The knot is a critical part of the fisherman's rig. No matter how superb the rod, reel, and tackle if the knot fails, the game is over. In Fishing Knots, expert angler Lefty Kreh offers a complete guide to tying essential knots for light tackle and flyfishing. From simple loop knots to the complicated, Lefty includes precise illustrations to demonstrate each step.

Lefty gives helpful tying tips for achieving maximum line strength and describes effective methods for connecting lines of various diameters, securing knots in different types of wire, and attaching hooks, swivels, and flies. Included is an instructional 63-minute DVD that features Lefty Kreh tying 30 of his favorite knots and reinforcing techniques explained in the book.

Learn to tie dozens of knots, including:

• Whip Finish
• Bimini Twist
• Hemostat Quick Clinch
• Blood Knot
• Non-Slip Loop
• Palomar Knot
• Slim Beauty
• Uni-Knot
• Kreh Loop
• Speedy Nail Knot
• Haywire Twist
• Six-Turn Surgeon's Knot

About the Author
Lefty Kreh is a fly-fishing legend whose writing apprears regularly in magazines such as Fly Fisherman. He lives in Hunt Valley, Maryland.