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as it's known to some, is a very easy and strong knot to tie when you need to join a doubled line to a single line such as in the diagram above where we show a Bimini Twist and it's resulting double line loop being joined to a heavier duty shock leader. When properly tied, this combination as well as a Double Uni Knot to a Bimini make for a 100% strength knot combination that's as strong or stronger than the main running line.
- 1. Run the shock leader up through the Bimini loop about 10".
- 2. With your index finger and thumb, pinch the leader and the end of the loop and then wrap the leader five to seven times around the doubled line.
- 3. Run the tag of the leader back between the leader and the double lines leaving about 4-5" of leader tag extending from the loop. In our variation please note the leader does not pass back through the doubled line loop itself but instead passes under the leader and above the double lines of the loop. We have found this to be a much better way to finish off this fine knot.
- 4. Cinch the knot down tight by moistening and pulling both the leader and the single line portion of the running line. Do not pull on the tag end! When properly tied, the leader tag will protrude at a perfect 90° angle to the knot as shown and both lines of the loop will be the exact same length. Trim the tag end close.
- NOTE: unlike the Double Uni/Bimini, when using the No-Name/Bristol to connect leader to running line, you must tie the Bimini to the finished length you want the double line loop to be at the time you tie the Bimini. Most prefer that length to be less than one full wrap around the spool of your reel so the two knots don't get caught on each other. With the Double Uni, if you tie the leader around the double line first, you can adjust the length of the doubled line by sliding that first Uni back up to the Bimini and then tying the double line Uni around the leader.
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