Fishing Knots for Fresh & Saltwater

Teaching anglers how to tie nearly every knot (30 of them!) used in fresh or saltwater fishing, this comprehensive instructional guide presented by veteran anglers clearly demonstrates the techniques used to create such colorfully named fishing knots as the Blood Knot, the Nested Nail Knot, the Bimini Twist, and the Spider Hitch, and covers topics ranging from tying knots for leaders to judging knot strength. While the speed of some of the demonstrations seemed a bit quick for inexperienced fishermen (although the back scan button on the DVD will allow viewers to watch it over and over), and the information could have been better organized (it's nice to know how to tie the knot and understand the reasons for its use at the same time), these are minor criticisms. Given the popularity of fly fishing, the wide scope of the program, and the wealth of insider tips from the presenters here, this is sure to be a popular and useful title for fishing enthusiasts and is recommended. [Note: also newly available in the How to Fly Fish… series at the same price, Bonefish School & Billy Pate's Saltwater Fly Casting Secrets.] Aud: P. (S. Fisher)