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Cairnton (Woods) Knot

A knot for tying the line to the
shank of a hook.

While similar to the dry fly knot (see page 130) in func-
tion, the Cairnton knot (also known as the Woods knot) is
simpler to tie. When used with an eye that is tipped at an
angle to the shank of the hook, it can be situated to pull a
straight line. This knot is also popular for tying a swivel to
the end of a line.

Cairnton Knot: Step 1 Cairnton Knot: Step 2

Thread the line through the eye. Loop the Loop the working end around the standing HooK & taCKLe Knots
working end around the shank of the hook, as part and back through the first loop. Push the
shown in the photograph. second loop onto the shank and snug the knot
against the eye. Trim off the tag end.
GREEN liGht
This knot was first mentioned in Fisherman’s Knots
and Wrinkles, by W. A. Hunter
137