The Bimini Twist is a simple technique to forming a loop, or two strands, of line and when it is properly tied, the knot has a 100% breaking strength. The most unique feature of the Bimini Twist knot is its shock-absorbing qualities. The elasticity of the twists forming the knot, and the double strands resulting from the knot, provide built-in shock absorption or impact resistance from sudden, jolting strikes or powerful runs from certain fish species.

Advantages to using a Bimini Twist knot:

1. Absorbing some of the shock associated with sudden and violent strikes, coupled with the reaction and forces associated with setting a hook.

2. Cushioning the forces of strain exerted on a line during a long, high-speed run from a powerful fish.

3. Added shock absorption and a more secure, reliable connection of a double line fastened to a heavy monofilament leader, a shock trace or wire.

4. Provides a loop for quick leader interchanges of a fly, lure or leader without tying a knot.

Practical uses of the Bimini Twist knot:

1. Protecting one or both ends of a tippet or the main part of a fishing line from the forces of stress and strain in hooking, fighting and landing a large, powerful fish.

2. The quick attachment of a fly or lure without tying a knot for added impact and abrasion resistance.

3. Added strength of a double-strand loop, formed by a Chermanski Loop, for joining to a snap swivel or mono loop at the end of a leader or the main part of a fishing line. (The steps for tying a Chermanski Loop are detailed in Flyfishing Knots & Leader Systems.)

4. Using the loop formed by the Bimini Twist knot for connecting different types of fly line backing materials or monofilament lines together.

5. Securing the loop formed by the Bimini Twist knot in fly line backing to a loop attached at the back end of a fly line.

From many years, I tied the Bimini Twist knot with the loop of line held firmly on a bent knee or over a foot. Finally, out of frustration to maintain consistency in knot reliability and quickness, I developed the Bimini Twist Knotmaker. So, if you are having difficulty tying a strong and reliable Bimini Twist knot quickly, the solution is the Bimini Twist Knotmaker. It will help to improve your fishing success. With this patent-pending device, you will be able to tie the perfect Bimini Twist knot in less than a minute every time!

The Bimini Twist Knotmaker is handmade individually from red oak and hand-rubbed twice with tung oil for a durable and lasting finish. The device is warranted against breakage or mechanical malfunction that results from a manufacturing defect. However, normal wear-and-tear or defects from misuse or negligence are not covered by this warranty.

Here are some of the features and advantages to the Bimini Twist Knotmaker:

• Forms a perfect Bimini Twist knot in seconds that is actually as strong or stronger than the line from which it was formed.
• Produces an unlimited length of double line for various fishing applications with spin, plug and trolling tackle.
• Creates a fixed length of double line (9 to 10 inches) that provides a shock-absorbing buffer to tippets in both freshwater and saltwater fly fishing pursuits.
• Mounts to any flat surface as thick as 1-7/8 inches.
• Secures to a tubular object with a diameter of 1-1/2 inches such as a boat railing, steering wheel or tree limb.
• It floats for safe usage on the water when it is detached from the C-clamp.
• Included in the package with the Bimini Twist Knotmaker is a manual with illustrated step-by-step detailed instructions.
• The device can also be used in tying the blood knot or Albright Special knot.

The 2-minute flash movie at the bottom of the page is a demonstration on using the Bimini Twist Knotmaker. Once the operation of the Bimini Twist Knotmaker is mastered, a perfect Bimini Twist knot can be tied in less than a minute! Enjoy the flash movie!

Price: $45.00 (includes free, same-day shipping within the continental U.S.)
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Testimonials

"Dave, I wanted to mention something about the BTK tool to you; what a fantastic apparatus!!! In the time it took me struggling to manually assemble just one acceptable (i.e. not perfect) Bimini Twist knot using my knee, I was able to assemble 10 knots ranging from “near perfect” to “perfect” using the BTK in half the time. I used a 10X magnification piece to verify the knot. The last 6 knots were perfect!"      C. Espitia - Rockledge, FL

"Your device really is an amazing machine."     J. Dragani - Long Island, NY

“I got to tell you that this tool is remarkable!”     W. Messer - Livingston, MT

“Dave, your knotmaker is utterly awesome!!”     L. Haggerty - Gilbert, AZ