How to Tie Bimini Twist Knot: The Best Way

The Bimini Twist Knot Basics Essentials:

The Bimini Twist Knot is the most difficult knot to tie but it is easy to learn.

Ask any committed sea angler and this is the one knot they always use.

A well tied Bimini Twist is the strongest loop knot of all, and if well tied will give 100% knot strength.

When to use the Bimini Twist knot when fishing

  • Use the Bimini Twist for making long loops.
  • Choose this Knot when 100% knot stength loops are needed.
  • Only suitable for Nylon Monofilament.

A Step by Step Guide to tie a Bimini Twist Knot

Step 1:

Make a loop in the line and give it 20 complete twists.

How To Tie a Bimini Twist Knot - Step 1

Step 2:

Sit down and put the loop around your knees applying outward pressure to hold in position.

Pull the two ends upwards to draw the twists tight.

How To Tie a Bimini Twist Knot - Step 2

Step 3:

Still holding the long end under tension and slightly to one side as in Step 2, move the tag end so it is at right angles.

Slightly ease off the tension and allow the tag end to begin to wrap itself downwards over the twisted section.

How To Tie a Bimini Twist Knot - Step 3

Step 4:

Let the tag end continue to spiral down over the existing twist until it reaches the bottom of the twisted section.

How To Tie a Bimini Twist Knot - Step 4

Step 5:

Make a half hitch round one of the strands of the loop and pull tight.

How To Tie a Bimini Twist Knot - Step 5

Step 6:

Make a further half hitch with the tag end round both strands of the loop, but this time, before pulling tight make another two turns around both strands of the loop and then put the tag end through the gap in the untightened half hitch.

How To Tie a Bimini Twist Knot - Step 6

Step 7:

Draw the whole knot tight remembering to lubricate it while doing so.

Trim the excess from the tag end. That’s it!

How To Tie a Bimini Twist Knot - Step 7

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