An illustrated instruction manual of all the essential fishing knots. The introduction includes a directory of the knots featured and this is followed by a section on tips, terms and techniques. The book is divided into five further chapters, covering fundamental knots, loop knots, joining knots, hook, lure, swivel and sinker knots, and other useful knots. Each section contains illustrations of the knots and background information on fishing knot history, lore and accreditation.