Bimini twist knot

[Sam]

This is a very strong double knot, although somewhat cumbersome to tie single handedly when a double line longer than a metre of so is required.
Bimini twist

   1. Double the desired length of line and then twist it 20 to 25 times as indicated. Widen the loop between the double strands to force the twisted area down to a length of 20 centimetres or so.

   2. Now, as you continue to spread the two strands, pull the tag end out at 90 to the twists until the tag begins to wrap back in tight spirals over the twisted line. Maintain pressure until the spiral reaches the end of the twists.

   3. Grasp the knot here to stop it unravelling before taking a half hitch around one strand of the double, then around both strands together. Make several more half hitches, lubricating them as they are pulled tight, then trim the tag to half a centimetre of less.

[Sam]

Blood bight dropper
This strong, easy-to-tie loop is ideal for rigging bottom fishing rigs which employ one or more hooks above a sinker such as a snapper lead. Both the hooks and the weight may be easily looped onto the droppers.

Blood bight dropper



   1. To construct a Blood Bight, double the required length of line as shown.

   2. Take the doubled end back around the doubled strands three to five times.

   3. Then back through the loop at the end. Lubricate and pull tight with a strong, even pressure.

To attach a hook or eyed sinker, simply pass the loop through the eyelet and over the end of the item of tackle. Terminals attached in this way are easily removed without cutting the line.

Dropper loopsAnother method for tying a loop. Learn how to tie, see

[Sam]

     

Doubled lengths of line are common in sport and game fishing. They offer increased knot strength and abrasion resistance at the working or terminal end of the line.

Very short doubles, sometimes called 'droppers', are also useful for connecting sinkers or hooks to bottom fishing rigs.

Spider hitch ASpider hitch
This knot, also called the 'Cairns Quickie', is very fast and simple to tie once mastered, but not quite as strong as the Bimini Knot (described below).

   1. To tie a Spider Hitch, double the required length of line, then form a backhand loop at the top end as shown, holding the loop between your thumb and forefinger.

   2. Next, take the doubled length of line and wrap it five or size times around the end of your thumb, working from the back towards the front, with each turn ahead of the last.
      Spider hitch B
   3. Now, take the end of the double, pass it through the loop, lubricate, and pull tight slowly, allowing the turns to slip off your thumb one at a time. Draw tight, test, and trim the tag to a millimeter or two.




 

[codho]

Try doing one balancing on a rock about midnight with a sea coming at you in November Sam. A lot easier leader knots to tie,do you use it  whistle

[Sam]

Try doing one balancing on a rock about midnight with a sea coming at you in November Sam. A lot easier leader knots to tie,do you use it  whistle

I mainly use the blob knot Trev,easy to tie,never let me down yet.  :fish1:

http://www.nesa.co.uk/rig-section/blob_knot.html

[codho]

A well known caster told me he'd trust it for casting but not to pull a pig out of the kelp,use an albright meself.

[thekurgan]

i used the albright last year but if i use again i'll put xtra knot on end , albright xtra i think its called, BUT  a month ago i was reshown the bimini. basically knew how to do loop but not how to incorporate into a leader knot. . in the last month not snapped a leader of and amazed at this knot. and i'll learn to do it with cold hands same as albright and crappy knots before :lol2: :lol2: