The Book of Practical Fishing Knots »

-Approximately 60 knots, plus variations, shown in color illustrations with step-by-step instructions

-Knots include the blood knot, perfection loop, needle knot, and variations of the surgeon's knot

Anglers will develop a useful repertoire of knots for rod, line, hook, and lure by tying the knots diagramed in Fishing Knots. Illustrations accompany the step-by-step instructions for each knot. The sections of the book include knots for arbors, connectors, hooks, and lures; fixed loops for leader systems; knots for joining lines; and knots designed to be tied with specific materials. An introduction defines the terminology, describes the types of line, and provides general tying tips.

Geoffrey Budworth is co-founder of the International Guild of Knot Tyers and a regular contributor to its quarterly journal, Knotting Matters. He occasionally gives evidence in court as an expert witness on knots found at the scenes of crimes. He lives in Kent, England.