"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)

A detailed and newly updated manual on tackle, fishing techniques and locations, shown in 950 step-by-step photographs.

All pike anglers need a knowledge of their quarry and the best methods for catching it. This book provides both. All aspects and methods of pike fishing are covered, including live baiting, dead baiting, lure fishing, river fishing, and piking in all types of stillwater; and since the book is divided into the months of one year, each method is adapted to take account of seasonal conditions. For the novice piker, there is a treasure trove of knowledge and advice; for the expert, there are scores of tips for refining technique, and ultimately, for putting more fish in the net.