Hi Joshua, thanks for having Dennis show us the Bimini Twist and the awesome way to finish it off. I have not seen it done that way before and it is a really tidy way to finish rather than all the half hitches normally required. Cheers and tight lines to you.
Good tutorial. What it ends up as is a Rizzuto finishing knot without all the wind on/wind off. I have used this method a lot on mono having learned it from an Australian knot book by Geoff Wilson. Now for mono I use the Aussie braid, also in the book, as it performs as well as the Bimini without any line deformation like I always seem to get with the Bimini. I used the Bimini on braid with good results though I'd suspect that if my eyes weren't so old then the Aussie braid knot would work well for braided line as well. You need to have a little tension on the line to do the Aussie braid knot and you can finish with the Rizzuto or the pull through method shown here. The best way to finish it is as shown in the book with the tag doubled for the last few braids and then pass the double loop through the small loop formed in the tag end. Another good method is the wind on leader using hollow dacron. This allows quick leader changes and is extremely strong. I've never seen one fail. I only use loops now where I'm using a long double as with braid I like the strength of the FG knot when I'm out on the water or the PR bobbin knot when preparing from home.
A week later, knot still holding strong, caught two shovel nose sharks 150cm, various little snags and smaller fish, 65lb berkly braid and 80lb shock leader. No snapoffs or line/knot degradation. Props to this knot, really holding true.
@blacktiph a year later, Still using the same knott on 65lb braid and a 80lb fluorocarbon leader. this knott is flawless, It will need to be redone soon as the braid is starting ro fray. this knotr with a 10m leader has caught countless fish, maybe 15 sharks and 10rays. I can't thank you enough.
I love the addition of the use of the “loop tool” That’s how they lock in the thread 🧵 when tying on guides to a rod I bet that where you got it. Or whom ever showed you. Nice
Important, do not pull the tag end and the main line. Pull just as shown in the video ending at 3:30 and immediately cut off your tag end then tie on your leader with the Yucatan or other knot of your choice. If you pull the tag and the main line at the same time it will result in having to cut off and tie over again. If you're confused just go one step past 3:30 and pull hard on the tag and main line, you'll see what I'm talking about. This was with PE 1.5 and I've yet to try it on heavier PE, however my Bimini Twist looked great until I did that and instantly was ruined.
Really good tutorial. I like the trick with making the loop at the start to pull tag end through at the end. That coupled with the leg controlling the wrapping is great! I will use this when I connect the backing to my fly line on my larger fly reels. Thanks!! :)
With the Multitude of Knots today for joining braid to mono or Flouro and so forth, what is the Advantage of Bimini twist. There's a lot of Great knots
VERY NICE VIDEO AND EXPLANATION !!! CAN I TIE THE BIMINI TWIST TO LEADER AS FG ? I WILL BE VERY HAPPY IF YOU CAN EXPLAIN OR SHOW HOW TO DO THAT - THANK YOU
It's used to double up your line. The bimini twist has nearly 100% breaking strength. You can use the bimini to tie leader, connect line to line or attach snap swivels and other terminal tackle.
It's for connecting fly line to backing or for connecting two types of line like mono top shot to braided line or it can be used to attach a leader to a fly line as well , if you make your own twisted leaders or use straight tippet to fly line it's about the strongest knot there is.
A bimini twist is a large fixed loop. The reason it gets used over other loop knots is it's strength. It is very similar to a splice in that it spreads friction out over a greater distance via the twists. So it may be more time consuming but gives you a loop that will be stronger than the line itself. This finish shown here using the loop to pull the tag back through is a nice variation to a traditional half hitch finish. Makes loop to loop connections a breeze and yields a connection that you can be confident will be stronger than the line rating.
That's a version of the hybrid Aussie braid with a B-twist. Never thought about a loop to pull back through like a nail knot. I would only use a Aussie braid or a hybrid version of an assie braid on all braid.
Armando Torres The Rizzuto whip finish, is used to complete the 100 turn Bimini twist knot. Used to create a loop in gel spun polyethylene braid, to create a cats paw to join to mono leader.
There are easier ways to make a strong knot that isn't so absurdly complex. You could tie a double back loop knot that is almost as strong in literally 15 seconds. The Rapala Knot is also one of the best knots and once you learn how to do it well, you can double up over it like this without the need for an external loop. And you can control the Rapala knot's loop so it suits whatever bait, lure or hook you're using. Thus far I find it to be the best knot to use with Fluorocarbon, or any other line, but doing it on braided can be tricky because it locks down so hard and braid doesn't have any slip ability.
Not for nothing.....but yeah...there are tons of simpler knots that are strong and plenty fishable. But when going for 100% ABS or as close to that as possible. It may be the most consistent way to hit 100% which the bimini is almost capable of and handles shock better than even the PR which I use almost exclusively. The bimini can be pretty tough to get to be consistent...this method and how methodical it is looks like it rules out things that can be inconstant....and I tie a good bimini with other methods and ha had it hold to some big tuna prior to Hollow core splicing
@@TackleAdvisors agreed! .... And to those questioning, a properly tied Bimini connected to my version (and others) of the Bristol/No-name knot is ALWAYS stronger than the running line itself when tieing your running line to a reel on castable leader. If the knot fails, you tied it wrong! If you learn to do the Bimini with your teeth and hands only it can done in under a minute and made as short as only a few inches long. I also finish my Bimini with a half hitch and lock it down with a simple 2 turn nail knot that never fails me but enjoyed watching this version. The connecting Bristol takes no time at all. Tight lines and good times to all!
dear josh my name is ryan i am 12 years old and i live in south florida i love to fish i have been fishing since i could walk i go fresh and saltwater fishing all the time and my birthday is coming up on june 29 i know your schedule is probably full but i was wondering if there was any way i could go fishing with you if so comment on this page so i could give you my information.
Blacktiph, so basically this knot creates an alternative leader by doubling the line? I don't see how you would connect a monofilament leader from just the loop
why would someone waste their time on tying a fancy knot like this when an 6-8 turns surgeons knot can be tied in seconds and it does just as good a job.....
Awesome Tutorial. The camera clarity and the angles were perfect.
Most difficult knot I’ve had to learn. Very helpful, thanks Dennis 👍
Hi Joshua, thanks for having Dennis show us the Bimini Twist and the awesome way to finish it off. I have not seen it done that way before and it is a really tidy way to finish rather than all the half hitches normally required. Cheers and tight lines to you.
My new favorite bimini. Thanks!
Good tutorial. What it ends up as is a Rizzuto finishing knot without all the wind on/wind off. I have used this method a lot on mono having learned it from an Australian knot book by Geoff Wilson. Now for mono I use the Aussie braid, also in the book, as it performs as well as the Bimini without any line deformation like I always seem to get with the Bimini. I used the Bimini on braid with good results though I'd suspect that if my eyes weren't so old then the Aussie braid knot would work well for braided line as well.
You need to have a little tension on the line to do the Aussie braid knot and you can finish with the Rizzuto or the pull through method shown here. The best way to finish it is as shown in the book with the tag doubled for the last few braids and then pass the double loop through the small loop formed in the tag end.
Another good method is the wind on leader using hollow dacron. This allows quick leader changes and is extremely strong. I've never seen one fail.
I only use loops now where I'm using a long double as with braid I like the strength of the FG knot when I'm out on the water or the PR bobbin knot when preparing from home.
the finish looks better than doing hitches, i like! ^^
Really easy to tie, did it first go, thanks heaps.
A week later, knot still holding strong, caught two shovel nose sharks 150cm, various little snags and smaller fish, 65lb berkly braid and 80lb shock leader.
No snapoffs or line/knot degradation.
Props to this knot, really holding true.
@blacktiph
a year later, Still using the same knott on 65lb braid and a 80lb fluorocarbon leader.
this knott is flawless, It will need to be redone soon as the braid is starting ro fray.
this knotr with a 10m leader has caught countless fish, maybe 15 sharks and 10rays.
I can't thank you enough.
I love the addition of the use of the “loop tool”
That’s how they lock in the thread 🧵 when tying on guides to a rod
I bet that where you got it. Or whom ever showed you.
Nice
that knot in the thumbnail looks like a beast!!!
You are great at fishing I love watching your videos and I learn so much from them!
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Important, do not pull the tag end and the main line. Pull just as shown in the video ending at 3:30 and immediately cut off your tag end then tie on your leader with the Yucatan or other knot of your choice. If you pull the tag and the main line at the same time it will result in having to cut off and tie over again. If you're confused just go one step past 3:30 and pull hard on the tag and main line, you'll see what I'm talking about. This was with PE 1.5 and I've yet to try it on heavier PE, however my Bimini Twist looked great until I did that and instantly was ruined.
You are my favorite youtuber
That's an intense knot!
Really good tutorial. I like the trick with making the loop at the start to pull tag end through at the end. That coupled with the leg controlling the wrapping is great! I will use this when I connect the backing to my fly line on my larger fly reels. Thanks!! :)
this is worth watching Good tidy Knott Well done, mate whole thing made easy Thanks again Stay healthy matey you and yours
BEST B.T. I'VE SEEN! THANX FROM IDAHO
Whoever invented such a cool and ridiculous knot really had a lot of time to themselves
good! I'm from Brazil, and I also love Go fishing!!!
good is this knot good for big tuna and groupers
look very clean like that 💪
With the Multitude of Knots today for joining braid to mono or Flouro and so forth, what is the Advantage of Bimini twist. There's a lot of Great knots
Thanks for the tutorial!
Your welcome! 👍
VERY NICE VIDEO AND EXPLANATION !!! CAN I TIE THE BIMINI TWIST TO LEADER AS FG ? I WILL BE VERY HAPPY IF YOU CAN EXPLAIN OR SHOW HOW TO DO THAT - THANK YOU
I've been practicing the pr knot for spectra and or braid, to monofillament. Could you provide a tutorial possibly?
Hey Guys! Great Job! Really good Tutorial. Ohne small question: How do connect this to the leader? Is there an Other Knoten for this?
Can you please explain how this knot is used while fishing?
It's used to double up your line. The bimini twist has nearly 100% breaking strength. You can use the bimini to tie leader, connect line to line or attach snap swivels and other terminal tackle.
That's a very tidy knot!
what is the point of the bimini twist, i dont see him tying it to leader, swivel, hook, lure, or anything. What do you use the knot for?
+Fishing The Surf You double the line and the breaking strength of your knot.
BlacktipH Bimini is good but I find the FG is easier and just as strong?
BlacktipH my question is where do you attach say a lure or leader
It's for connecting fly line to backing or for connecting two types of line like mono top shot to braided line or it can be used to attach a leader to a fly line as well , if you make your own twisted leaders or use straight tippet to fly line it's about the strongest knot there is.
A bimini twist is a large fixed loop. The reason it gets used over other loop knots is it's strength. It is very similar to a splice in that it spreads friction out over a greater distance via the twists. So it may be more time consuming but gives you a loop that will be stronger than the line itself. This finish shown here using the loop to pull the tag back through is a nice variation to a traditional half hitch finish. Makes loop to loop connections a breeze and yields a connection that you can be confident will be stronger than the line rating.
is this type of knot very strong?
That's a version of the hybrid Aussie braid with a B-twist. Never thought about a loop to pull back through like a nail knot. I would only use a Aussie braid or a hybrid version of an assie braid on all braid.
Do a Rizzuto whip finish & you don’t need the pull thru loop! 😉👍
Ian Moone what is this knot used for?
Or I’ll say applications
Armando Torres The Rizzuto whip finish, is used to complete the 100 turn Bimini twist knot.
Used to create a loop in gel spun polyethylene braid, to create a cats paw to join to mono leader.
Is that worked for leader line??
There are easier ways to make a strong knot that isn't so absurdly complex. You could tie a double back loop knot that is almost as strong in literally 15 seconds. The Rapala Knot is also one of the best knots and once you learn how to do it well, you can double up over it like this without the need for an external loop. And you can control the Rapala knot's loop so it suits whatever bait, lure or hook you're using. Thus far I find it to be the best knot to use with Fluorocarbon, or any other line, but doing it on braided can be tricky because it locks down so hard and braid doesn't have any slip ability.
Not for nothing.....but yeah...there are tons of simpler knots that are strong and plenty fishable. But when going for 100% ABS or as close to that as possible. It may be the most consistent way to hit 100% which the bimini is almost capable of and handles shock better than even the PR which I use almost exclusively. The bimini can be pretty tough to get to be consistent...this method and how methodical it is looks like it rules out things that can be inconstant....and I tie a good bimini with other methods and ha had it hold to some big tuna prior to Hollow core splicing
@@TackleAdvisors agreed! .... And to those questioning, a properly tied Bimini connected to my version (and others) of the Bristol/No-name knot is ALWAYS stronger than the running line itself when tieing your running line to a reel on castable leader. If the knot fails, you tied it wrong! If you learn to do the Bimini with your teeth and hands only it can done in under a minute and made as short as only a few inches long. I also finish my Bimini with a half hitch and lock it down with a simple 2 turn nail knot that never fails me but enjoyed watching this version. The connecting Bristol takes no time at all. Tight lines and good times to all!
I can see much clearer in this video thanks
hey man what is the best lure for tarpn fishing
Is the bimini twist necessary for lake fishing
Mason MacIsaac no
Is that tied on braid spectra? What range of braid sizes does that know work on?
phil m its WTF braid
good! bro
I was the first one to like
👀 Thank you
nice and neat
You finished it off, similar to a Rizzuto finish.
where did u get that line?
dear josh my name is ryan i am 12 years old and i live in south florida i love to fish i have been fishing since i could walk i go fresh and saltwater fishing all the time and my birthday is coming up on june 29 i know your schedule is probably full but i was wondering if there was any way i could go fishing with you if so comment on this page so i could give you my information.
Send me an email on our website.
What a nice guy.
I'm Ryan did you mean me I'm the the one with the birthday coming up
Ryan Vanbuskirk yes he ment you, that's awesome Ryan and happy birthday
@@BlacktipH very good bimini twist
Talk about confusing lol. I thought the guy was trying to the himself up!!
Is the finishing knot a rizzuto finish?
Yes!
After hours & hours & hundreds of yards of Braid I found a 105%+ Strength Knot Wayyy easier to Tie than the Bimini Twist.
I call it the “Mini_Bimini”
what knot do i have to use to conect bimini to leader?
No Name Knot or Alberto Knot.
That would take me a week of practice to learn plus imagine performing that in a choppy bay? Spider hitch works fine.
Blacktiph, so basically this knot creates an alternative leader by doubling the line? I don't see how you would connect a monofilament leader from just the loop
I’d still want to lock both legs down with a half hitch on each and then use that finish.
Looks like a bemini with resudo finish
Do some tarpon videos!!!!
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What happened with Southern Fin Apparel are you not partnered with them anymore and if so Why?
We no longer work with Southern Fin Apparel.
I have did that but what now
S9 what is the purpose of this knot?
+Josh Williams The purpose is to double up your line to create stronger knots.
Are you ever gonna come to mississippi? Love if you could come and hang out, i love to fish, i fishh all of the time, id love to hange out!!
Is this better than an FG knot?
+Bobby Bent No, this knot is for a different purpose.
What is the purpose of the knot?
To double up your line and have a high breaking strength.
BlacktipH what is stronger: a Bimini to fg or just an fg for connecting braid to mono?
I'm Ryan with the birthday coming up if so how do I get to your website I don't see it
That is way to confusing for one knot! 😂
its called a rizzuto finish and you dot need a loop. Just a different finish.
Me Bigset fish is a 3 kilos
That’s a really good idea, Nice video
But how can i do it with out knees
Blacktiph how can I go fishing with you?
Send me an email on our website.
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to much work
F - Castro Fishing It is time consuming compared to other knots but it makes up for the time with unparalleled strength.
Lazy American
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Don't even try that with 80 lb mono. Houdini couldn't extract himself from the mono mess.
Noice
Do you mean me to send you a email
We don't know how to tie it. Your camera zoom in and out doesn't let us see what you are doing
Do a video with DALLMYD and Jigging with Jordan
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why would someone waste their time on tying a fancy knot like this when an 6-8 turns surgeons knot can be tied in seconds and it does just as good a job.....
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