Complete Book of Fishing Knots, Leaders, and Lines: How to Tie the Perfect Knot for Every Fishing Situation - Paperback

by Lindsey Philpott (Author)

Master every fishing knot you'll ever need--and never lose a big bass, trout, salmon, pike, or striper again

When you're fishing, there's nothing more frustrating than letting a poorly tied knot cost you the catch of the day. Knot expert Lindsey Philpott has written a guide to save anglers everywhere that anguish. The Complete Book of Fishing Knots, Leaders, and Lines contains directions for fifty kinds of knots, ranging from easier knots for beginners to specialized knots for more experienced fishermen.

Each knot is explained with step-by-step instructions and color photographs, all done using a thick monofilament to make them as easy to see as possible. Here are just a few of the various types of knots you'll learn:

• Arbor
• Australian braid
• Palomar
• Japanese fisherman
• Bimini twist
• Paragum
• And many more

Also included is a glossary of terms to ensure that every part of the knot-tying process is easy to learn. The Complete Book of Fishing Knots, Leaders, and Lines offers clear instructions for tying winning leaders, tips for selecting lines, and up-to-date information from the field that will bring you the quickest, slickest, and best catch ever. Whether you're trolling for huge marlin on the open seas or fishing for blue gill in your favorite fishing hole, this book is a must-have for fishermen of all abilities.

Author Biography

Lindsey Philpott has been tying knots since the age of six. His father taught him to fish without rod, line, or hook by "tickling" trout in the Devon streams of his native England.