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Bimini Twist
Creates a double-line section with near-100% strength — the foundation of offshore leader systems and IGFA rigs.
offshoreExpertStrength 5/5monofilamentbraid
How to tie it
- 1Form a long loop and put ~20 twists in it (use your knees or a partner to hold tension).
- 2Spread the loop to feed the twists back down on themselves.
- 3Keep tension so the wraps roll neatly down the twists.
- 4Lock with a half-hitch around one leg, then both legs.
- 5Finish with a multi-wrap hitch (or a few) and trim.
Common mistakes
- Uneven tension (loose wraps)
- Too few twists for the class
When not to use it
Everyday inshore fishing — it's an offshore/big-game rigging knot.