Practical Fishing Knots

by Lefty Kreh fly fishing legend and author of numerous books, including Casting with Lef, Mark Sosin Host and Producer, "Mark

Overview

"The longtime bible of knots and knot tying."--Field and Stream Magazine

"Everything you need to know about fishing knots. The only thing this book will not do is practice tying knots for you."--Sports Afield

"The definitive book on fishing knots." --The St. Paul Pioneer Press


Field & Stream Magazine called this essential book: 'The longtime bible of knots and knot tying.' It has now sold more than 150,000 copies. New lines and leaders, new knots, and new nomenclature required a completely new book, and this is the full-color successor, a book that all owners of the original Practical Fishing Knots will surely want. Graced with the exceptionally clear line illustrations by Rod Walinchus, this book is a must for all fishermen - fresh and saltwater, fly, bait, and spinning - who want the clearest possible instructions on how to tie all the essential knots that hold. (6 X 9, 144 pages, full-color illustrations)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493078653
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	05/01/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Mark Sosin and Lefty Kreh are the authors of many books, separately and together, and among the most respected fishermen-authors in America. They have written for every major outdoor magazine in the country.

Table of Contents

Publisher's Preface 9

1 Understanding Knots 13

2 Knots You Should Know 19

3 Joining Lines Together 41

4 Loops 53

5 Wire, Cable, and Heavy Mono 69

6 Fly-Fishing Knots 83

7 Putting It All Together 113

8 Some Final Thoughts 131

Index 137

Editorial Reviews

"Everything you need to know about fishing knots. The only thing this book will not do is practice tying knots for you."—Sports Afield

From the Publisher