Field & Stream Magazine called this essential book: 'The longtime bible of knots and knot tying.' It has now sold 150,000 copies. A second edition included new lines and leaders, new knots, and new nomenclature. Now, in this latest edition, we have added colour to the exceptionally clear line illustrations by Rod Walinchis, making this book 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.

The information in this book will not only help sportsmen enjoy their favorite activities in the outdoors, but will also give them a better appreciation of the natural world.
The Lyons Press is proud to reissue in paperback Field & Stream: The Complete Fisherman, an exciting book for beginning and expert fishermen alike. The editors and writers of Americas most popular outdoor magazine - with more than seven million readers - bring their experience to this book. The Complete Fisherman covers the topics fishermen want to know about most, including:
How to find and catch largemouth bass
Fly fishing for trout across America
How to find and fish for fresh and saltwater game fish
Care and repair for your tackle
The best fishing knots for both salt- and freshwater
How to rig up baits and lures for any fishing situation in
both salt- and freshwater
Whether youre picking up a fishing rod for the first time, or a seasoned fisherman looking to refresh your skills, youll find it all in The Complete Fisherman.
Also available from The Lyons Press is Field & Stream: The Complete Hunter.

John Bailey has skillfully woven a unique blend of natural history and practical information into this indispensable guide, ensuring that anglers at all levels will find exactly what they need, whether it be learning a new skill or improving upon an existing one. Covering the entire range of modernday fishing, including fly fishing, bait fishing, lure fishing, carp fishing, and saltwater fishing, The Complete Guide to Fishing brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a genuine sense of fun and enthusiasm to the world of angling. In addition to exploring such practical elements as clothing, tackle, bait, and flies, the author also focuses on the philosophy of sport fishing and the role of the fisherman-naturalist. With detailed step-by-step photography and dramatic shots of fish in their natural habitats, as well as comprehensive practical advice and encouragement throughout, this book will remain a classic reference on the subject for many years to come.