Uses: The Bimini Twist is used to create a strong loop for use as a double-line leader on the end of a fishing line that can then be used for a loop-to-loop connection. Disclaimer: Any activity involving rope can be dangerous and may even be life threatening! Where failure could cause property damage, injury, or death, seek professional instruction prior to use. So unless you are using this type of leader its probably best to use another knot, I use a double uni which seems to work well on anything upto about 80lbsWith the drag on your tyrnos 20 cranked up you will be able to put way more hurt on any fish than that spinning reel.
How to tie the Bimini Twist Knot. you'll be ready to reef up those big ones soon.Hope some of you Knot Tyers can help me, yesterday I got onto a big fish that pulled off my entire leader it was on a 50lb braid line with a good quality snap swivel attached to a another good swivel with a 80lb mono leader. The Bimini is considered to be a 100% knot – providing 100% line strength. The twisted section of the bimini twist acts as a shock absorber.the loop can be as long as you like, it's a matter of making sure the final double strand isn't exposed too much in the final knot.My understanding was that the bimini twists primary use was to attach wind on leaders , hence the loop at the end of the twist is used to loop throught the end of the leader. i do around 40-50 for good measure.Tie a uni to uni knot with the braid side doubled put some thick gloves on and try to break it. Tying it: The many of methods described to tie the Bimini Twist testify to its awkwardness. Tried the Kink Dom it does Kink.Thanks everyone for the imput, I'm getting the gear out tomorrow and practicing hopefully get some gear rigged up for the next good weather day. Eug got it spot on, but the bimini twist offers another important advantage over a double uni knot. You will have full confidence in them in no time.The strength in the bimini is not the loop itself but the fact that you have two strands of braid. It is important to cinch the initial twists to prevent the knot from slipping. While doing steps 3-7 you should maintain pressure at both the ends of the loop. The loop sits at the end of a long barrel of coiled line that you create while tying the knot (the twist part) and is itself stronger than your actual line – this is one of … Bimini Twist. A better knot is the aussie plait.Looks pretty good. You will get more strikes on 60lb though.
I tried using the Albright and using the double line to make the wraps. Time to put the gloves on and test those knots. Sounds like you have got it. Here's a pic I've knocked together, hope this helps.did about 25 twist will do more on the reel. Especially the leader knot. I have used black magic tough trace for years and have always been happy with it.Bimini twist albright also holds up a lot better that other combinations in prolonged fights.
As many of you know, the FG Knot won my original knot contest along with all of the other direct braid to leader connection contests.Similarly, the Bimini Twist won the most recent contest that focused on line “doubling knots” used for tying line to leader knots with doubled line (which is supposed to be stronger).Knowing that these are two of the strongest overall fishing knots, I decided to go ahead and actually test the top single lin…
The twisted section of the bimini twist acts as a shock absorber. 5. It will break well below the breaking strain of the braid at the knot.I am still jealous about you loosing big fish, To see for yourself get some 50lb braid and 80lb leader and do the following: Tie a uni to uni knot with the braid side doubled put some thick gloves on and try to break it. The bimini is a 100% knot (even in braid) and this greatly increases the strength of your braid to mono knot too. Imagine 10 but quite possibly 20 or even 30kg of fish moving at serious pace diving into structure.
Keep a long tag end while forming the initial loop. By the time you react and pick up the rod its all over.I want to get some gear ready for the next trip so I can manage the Bimini twist what knot would you recommend for 100lb leader to the braid and hook which will be an 8 or 10 circle.Hope youre right Dhess if you remember the reel I had on was a spinning reel daiwa 600 forget the name but its a beast of a reel known for its strength and I had the drag on as tight as possible hoping that something big would take the livie, it still took off line with the drag on as tight as I could get it, next time its the new Shimano overhead reel for livies.Anywhere from 60-100lbs leader is fine. Bimini is okay but I suck at tying it in mono. Many knots are not suitable for the risks involved in climbing. I'm now looking at learning how to tie a Bimini Twist to strengthen my knots, I've found some good videos on U tube that instruct how to make the knot and reckon I can manage it okay but what I want to know is What do you do with the loop thats left does this just loop onto the hook or swivels?