Bimini Twist video

[Bite Me]

As promised, Film at 11.

Here is a short vid on how I tie a bimini twist. I know as you watch it that there are many of you that use a differenet method. If it were nice and warm and sunny out and I was at the boat we could explore other methods as well.

Sorry for the lighting but this was done at the kitchen table.

Before you start Bashing consider the quality of the knot and easy it is to tie.

There are all types of fisherman on this site from newbies to some of the best in the world so please feel free to comment as I for one am always looking for ways to become a better fisherman.

Let the discussuion begin and remember this is just my way and my opinions.

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[flatbottom]

Thanks Bite Me. Very nicely done.

[#1Gaffman]

Nice job LOU...

thanks for maken the movie, you can read all u whant but until you whatch it just dont register, AT LEAST FOR ME

[TriAngler]

Hey Lou - thanks for taking the time - nice job.

Once application for doubling the end of your line is for extra strength when casting heavers with 8 plus ozs in the surf. Distance casting generates tremendous stress on the terminal length of standing line during the cast. Accordingly - most, for safety reasons, use a shock leader attached directly to the main line. I usual fish 17 or 20lb main line - and rule of thumb 10lbs of leader test per oz of weight - up to about 60lb test. I usually tie an albright for the shock/main connection - but will certainly give your offshore knot a try. Anyhoooo - in the overkill department - some surf casters put a bimini twist in the main line - doubling some 2-3 ft then add the shocker.

Thanks for the video. Hope we can take each other fishing soon!

[tolmaz]

man....I lose the video when its between the feet!!

[jwalker]

very secretive with the dark background and hidden camera man

nice knots, seems like the spider hitch does the job with lines under 40LB or so, but get nervous using it for big game applications??

[gradywhite273]

great job lou, thanks for taking the time to make it.


tim

[fish4bills]

Great instruction Bite Me.

For extra insurance when using the Bimini, I take the tag end (about 1/2"), fold it back, and "lash" it to the double line using rigging floss with numerous, tight, half hitches. I then finish the knot with a dab of superglue on the floss. This does two things: It lays the tag down allowing for smoother travel through guides and it prevents the tag from sliding back through the knot allowing the Bimini to unravel. It adds a little more time to the process, but the added protection is worth it.

[knot for shore]

Thanks. I assume this is in response from the mix it up area? Good stuff!

[Hudson]

Awesome -- thanks for taking the time to do that -- just be carefull putting that line under you shoes -- you never know what gets caught on the floor or in the shoe -- so I use my knees -- no fun when the line gets knicked and you don't realize it until the line snaps -- happened to me once