The Orvis Vest Pocket Guide to Leaders, Knots, and Tippets: A Detailed Field Guide to Leader Construction, Fly-Fishing Knots, Tippets and more

Knots, connections, and choices for leaders and tippets -- and all the knots a fresh- and saltwater fly fisher will need.

Customer Reviews:

Packed full of very useful information

By OnQ 4U - February 6, 2010

This was another stocking stuffer gift for my husband. He's returning back to fly fishing after several years of constant working and not having the time to do so. He says this little book is chocked full of tips and guides that are new to him. Nice size for fitting into one's fishing vest for quick reference "on the fly" (you might say)!

Want to understand leaders? Pick this one.

By Marcelo Jost - May 28, 2010

As I started to fly-fish not long ago I received as a gift an Abel reel with backing, line and leader all ready to go. Three weeks after starting, my leader was messed up with wind knots and all sorts of bumps to the point it was impossible to cast and fish. So, how can I make a new one? I decided then to purchase this little gem and I was amazed at how much information was packed inside such a tiny book. Everything you need is right here, being a starter as me or not. Leader construction, knots, materials, formulas (for different sizes and line weights), care, maintenance and so on. You cannot go wrong. As a plus, you can carry this book everywhere. Highly recommended.

Excelent Book

By Captain 777 "coffee guy" - March 8, 2010

Well written, complete and informative. I am not new to fishing, but am new to fly fishing. The up-to-date and in depth discussion and illustrations are a great refresher for any fisherman.