When is a Bimini Twist an effective knot to use?

The answer to this can be explained by telling you how the Bimini Twist works. The Bimini Twist is a type of knot that is used to create a loop in the end of your fishing line. This created a doubled line that give you that extra coverage against the line breaking when it repeatedly goes over the upper part of the rod guides when you are either fighting to bring in a fish or casting out. This type of know also helps to keep your line safe from rough contact with such things as rocks, shell’s, roots, pilings and even the fish’s body. Now don’t let the difficulty of the Bimini knot scare you off. True it can be a tricky knot to master but it does offer the 100% backup of the lines strength. Knots such as the Bimini Twist are seen being used for inshore fishing as it helps to give you a double line section that will both allow the line to flow easily through the rod as well as protect it against break-offs. This is a knot that is very useful for just about any type of fishing but will give you added protection when fighting the big boys. You can check online for easy instruction on how to do the Bimini knot on your own or check with a local bait shop for assistance. Either way it is a good knot to master as it is very useful in protecting you and your line.