tying
the
knot
words by // Tackle Shop Bob
World’s fair knot //
Developed by gary L. Martin of Lafayette, Indiana, who first demonstrated it at the 1982
Knoxville World’s Fair, this all-purpose knot is strong, effective and easy to tie. It beat out 497
other entries to win Dupont’s “Best New Knot” honors. A great choice for connecting a line
to a hook, the World’s Fair Knot is strong, effective and easy to tie. It’s also gaining popularity
among bass anglers as a knot for tying drop-shot rigs (the tag end can be left as long as desired
for attaching the sinker).
step 1
step 3
Start off by doubling the end of the line to
form a loop. Then pass the loop through the
hook or lure eye.
Now pass the tag end over one side of the
loop, under the double line and over the other
side of the loop.
step 2
step 4
Next, fold the protruding section of the loop
back over the double line.
Run the tag end through the newly created
loop. After moistening the line, tighten by
pulling firmly on the standing line.