| The bimini twist is one of the better methods | | | | better. The more twists, the longer the knot, |
| for developing a strong double in fishing | | | | the longer the knot the greater the give or |
| line. It is one of the few that works quite | | | | stretch in it. If using the Bimini Twist with |
| well when working the super-lines such as | | | | super lines, be sure to set your drag |
| braid or gelspun line. | | | | correctly and use a rod with some flex. Both |
| | | | these factors will help reduce any shock when |
| It looks a little difficult to tie, however, | | | | a fast running fish strikes and help the |
| with just a little practice it is easy to | | | | bimini twist retain strength. |
| master and great when worked in light to | | | | |
| medium lines. If chasing larger game fish go | | | | When tying a Bimini Twist in super lines, |
| with a plait, however, for lighter game fish | | | | increase the number of twists to 60 or even |
| it's quite okay. | | | | more. |
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| There is always a lot of debate about the | | | | Doubles and loops are a major part of sports |
| Bimini Twists ability to retain original line | | | | fishing and loop to loop connections are |
| strength. In reality that varies considerably | | | | essential for the connection of wind on |
| with line type, structure and the pulling | | | | leaders and for the connection of fly line to |
| motion inflicted. | | | | backing from the reel. There are a number of |
| | | | differing methods of tying the Bimini Twist. |
| Stretch lines tend to retain the original | | | | The method demonstrated at is one of the |
| strength better than non stretch. A sudden | | | | simplest to master. |
| jerk on any line will see it break at less | | | | |
| weight than a moderate constantly growing | | | | Marinews.com: Knot tying instructions, |
| weight. In the case of the super lines such | | | | fishing knots to rope knots. Boat tests and |
| as braid and gelspun, the more twists you | | | | reviews on boats from aluminum fishing boats |
| place in the formation of the knot the | | | | to luxury cruisers. |