Flyfishing Knots & Leader Systems by Dave Chermanski
Flyfishing Knots & Leader Systems was written and prepared to serve as a detailed and comprehensive reference guide to one of the most important and critical skills in fly fishing; namely knot tying. Dave Chermanski shares his 50-plus years of fly fishing experience and his innovative approach to knots, interlocking and interchangeable loop systems, special riggings and leader systems. The book features complete and detailed step-by-step tying instructions for the six most essential knots and one alternate knot that will meet every fly fishing requirement worldwide. His system of interchanging and interchangeable loops minimizes the need to tie knots in the field unless they are absolutely necessary. In fact, Dave rarely has to tie any knots when changing flies or modifying a leader throughout an entire day of fishing in either fresh or salt water.
Flyfishing Knots & Leader Systems will also introduce you to the Chermanski Loop knot, which he, and his friends, has been using for nearly 40 years. Dave uses this knot and the Bimini Twist in all of his riggings and fishing situations. The Chermanski Loop knot can be tied with any type of flexible tippet or leader material to allow complete three-degrees movement of freedom of a fly, whether it is floating on the surface or moving through the water.
Flyfishing Knots & Leader Systems also contains definitive information on fly lines, backing materials as well as nylon and fluorocarbon monofilament lines. Dave also shares his secrets behind many of his high-profile catches, including the details to two of his world record catches that were made on 2- and 4-pound class tippets.
Much of the information contained in Flyfishing Knots & Leader Systems will enhance your fishing experience and success. The 127-page softbound book is richly illustrated with 35 tables and charts, 30 graphic drawings and more than 200 photos in an easy-to-read 8.5" by 11" format.
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Flyfishing Knots & Leader System Contents
Glossary of Terms & Definitions 1- Knots & Connections 2- Tying the Essential Knots 3- Fly Lines 4- Fly Line Backing 5- Rigging Fly Lines & Backing 6- Leader System Theory & General Design 7- Nylon Monofilament as a Leader & Tippet Material 8- The Advantages of Fluorocarbon Line 9- General Freshwater & Saltwater Leader Systems 10- Specialty Leader System Configurations Appendix A: Manufacturers & Suppliers
The following review was written by Frank Amato: "This book will have you spending more time on the
water fishing and much less time tying knots and rigging leaders. Chermanski shares the secrets
of his angling success in a unique, quick-change interlocking loop system that
features only six essential knots. This system of loops, knots and riggings
permits fly lines, leaders, tippets, shock traces, and pre-rigged flies to be
interchanged in the field without the need to tie a knot; and the system can be
applied for all fish species from trout and panfish to bonefish and sailfish. Over the past 40 years, Chermanski has used this system to successfully catch
more than 450 species of fish in North American waters and more than 50 fly fishing world records. Regardless of what species you
fish for, and whether you fish in fresh water or salt, your fishing will greatly
benefit from Dave's vast knowledge and experience."
Testimonials
"Your book really is the best I have ever seen in that forum. I got to tell you that book is an absolute masterpiece." B. Orndorf Melbourne, FL
"Dave, received your new book, perused it -- awesome!!" G. Foti - Miami, FL
"Incredible information that has helped me so much." J. Ashmen - Asheville, NC
"Wow, what an impressive body of original work on the subject!" B. Keene - Lexington, KY
"Great information and fantastic pictures has made my knot tying fun and easy. The (tying) steps are more detailed and far better than any video I have ever seen." T. Messer - Butte, MT