What is the Bimini Twist used for?

Forming a strong double line for big-game sport fishing; Creating the base for splicing heavy leaders with maximum strength; Absorbing shock from the runs of big fish; Rigging 'wind-on' leaders and offshore leader systems; Preserving nearly all of the line's strength in trophy fishing.

How do you tie the Bimini Twist?

The Bimini Twist creates a long, extremely strong section of double line at the end of the line, retaining nearly 100% of the original strength. It's considered the 'king' of offshore sport-fishing knots, used for big fish that push the tackle to its limit. The resulting double line also absorbs shock and serves as a base for stronger splices. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Bimini Twist hard to tie?

The Bimini Twist is rated hard, in the Fishing category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Bimini Twist?

It's a difficult knot with many turns; it takes practice to tie consistently; Too few turns or a poor tightening job greatly reduces strength; Requires both hands (or a support) to maintain tension while twisting.

Bimini Twist

Q: What other names does the Bimini Twist have?

It is also known as Bimini Twist Knot, 20 Times Around, Twenty Times Around, Nudo Bimini, Bimini Twist, Nudo de doble línea, Bimini, Nó da linha dupla.

Creates a long, strong double line at the end of the leader for big-game sport fishing

Also called: Bimini Twist Knot, 20 Times Around, Twenty Times Around, Nudo Bimini, Bimini Twist, Nudo de doble línea, Bimini, Nó da linha dupla

What it is for

Forming a strong double line for big-game sport fishing
Creating the base for splicing heavy leaders with maximum strength
Absorbing shock from the runs of big fish
Rigging 'wind-on' leaders and offshore leader systems
Preserving nearly all of the line's strength in trophy fishing