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WorLd’s Fair Knot

A knot used for attaching a swivel, lure, or hook
to the line.

The world’s fair knot secures a swivel, lure, or hook to the
line with a bight but without passing the tackle through This knot, created by Gary
the knot. It is easier, therefore, to tie onto complicated ZOOM Martin, won a new fishing
tackle arrangements than the Palomar knot (see page line competition at the
146). It is a secure knot, resisting slippage (and the loss 1982 World’s Fair.
of a fish).

World’s Fair Knot: Step 1 World’s Fair Knot: Step 2

Knots You need: FisHing Knots

Thread a bight of line through the ring or eye Tuck the working end through both loops, go-
of the hook and double it over to lie on both ing underneath the two standing parts, then
standing parts, as shown in the photograph. bring the working end through the new loop
created in the standing part. Align the knot by
pulling on the standing part and working end
simultaneously. Last, tighten the knot.

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