• A bimini twist can be tied to secure a lure to a fishing line.fishing lure image by sasha from Fotolia.com
  
  A Bimini twist is a knot used by fishermen that features a loop-backed, doubled section surrounded by several windings of external wrappings. It's designed to place a loop at the end of a line, although it's versatile enough to provide anglers with benefits and uses in other situations. The knot is an important component of a fisherman's arsenal.
  
  

For Strength

• Tying a knot in fishing line usually weakens the line by adding extra stresses. A Bimini twist won't weaken your line, and, if tied correctly, provides additional strength. This extra strength is useful in the high-tension situations that arise when hooking a moving fish while trolling. Many fishermen also rely on the Bimini twist when fishing for bigger fish, as the knot's strengthening properties may become the difference between landing a trophy and going home with nothing but a fish story.
  
  

For Leaders

• Double-line leaders are when a fisherman uses a lure on one piece of line and attaches it to the main line on the rod. When fishing with double-line leaders, fishermen need a reliable method to attach the leader to the line. Although there are dozens of fishing knots used to secure leaders to line, some anglers prefer the Bimini twist. The looped-end knot makes securing an additional line or a swivel easy without weakening the line, and two interlocked Bimini twists may link a leader to a line while providing doubled strength at the joint.
  
  

For Casting Protection

• When joined lines are moving back and forth over rod guides, knots sometimes become caught in guides. Additionally, the friction caused by repeated castings as knots move through rod guides eventually weakens a joined line. Because of its coiled structure and low-profile structure, a Bimini twist protects joined lines and slips through rod guides more easily than other types of knots.
  
  

For Durability

• Unless you're fishing in an aquarium, your line is bound to come into contact with rocks, sticks and other debris. Many anglers choose the Bimini twist simply to help provide additional durability and protection against these natural hazards, as the knot's strength once again provides additional insurance and line strength when negotiating snags and retrieving pricey lures from sticky situations.