knots

[capecodder]

Does anyone here use a bimini twist either from the beach or in a boat setting? If so why and in what circumstances? I have always joined the main line to leader through a swivel and then to a snap or snelled hook.

Does a bimini twist get tied in the leader? Or on the mainline?

Thanks.

[thefishingfreak]

bimini goes in the main line. used for loop to loop conections that can be taken apart eisier. doubling up light line,,etc...

i use it on 80# test so i can put a stronger knot to the swivel.
four foot bimini then offshore swivel knot to the swivel.
tricky knot to tie but 100% strenght when done right.

[bassmaster]

I have on the boat when I had it with 6lb test and went to a swivel
I forgot the name of the knot but I can make it , it looks like 2 clinch knots
the reason was to keep the knot strong.
P.S.
I used a spider hitch also when needing some thing super fast

[Roger]

I use biminis whenever I want to get a 100% knot that is rugged, has good shock absorption (unlike a spiderhitch) and will last a while, often for loop to loop connections. Normally I use it in light tackle situations or when making a mono to braid connection.

According to people that test this sort of thing, in braid, a 70 turn bimini will give only about 90% strength: 30 turns yeilds about 70%.

[Saltheart]

Too much trouble. If i used a bimini at the canal i'd be tying knots all night instead of fishing.

Anyway with albrights , opposing uniknots and/or a bloodknot , I don't need no twist and turn and use both ands and feet etc bimini!

[capecodder]

Freak,
Do you put the bimini twist in the main line and then tie the double line to a swivel and then a leader? Or do you tie the double line direct to the leader through another knot without a swivel?