Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques

Plait instead of a bimimi to form a double

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George Pang:
I dont use plaits very often in braid, finishing the plait can be difficult due to the amount of grip that braid has as it slips over itself. I tend to splice a loop into the braid for about 50-60cm. It seems very strong, and tends to fail in the main braid.

I do use plaits for heavy nylon, when I topshot nylon for heavy tackle. The memory of nylon makes it a very forgiving knot with a bit of spring in it.

I've post a pic with the spliced loop above, and a plait below.

Neil Griffiths:
Practice will make perfect here guys.
Plait is an awesome knot in braid, and it is tight, if tied well. Only problem is that it takes more time than bimini. Both knots were originated for mono, they just happened to work in braid when most others didn't.

Luke Wyrsta:

--- Quote from: Neil Griffiths on May 14, 2007, 09:05:51 AM ---Practice will make perfect here guys.
Plait is an awesome knot in braid, and it is tight, if tied well. Only problem is that it takes more time than bimini. Both knots were originated for mono, they just happened to work in braid when most others didn't.

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Neil,

Are there any other double knots retaining near 100% BS that have been developed for Braid? I would think not since i haven't heard of any with all the discussion we have...

Neil Griffiths:
I have been mucking around with Allan from Hawaii on GT knots for a while now, and am losing my belief that bimini is best. I must point out that I still use bimini's because they still are probably the best all round knot, easy and quick to tie.
I guess it's nearly time to do another knot expo with what we know now. Will keep you posted.

Luke Wyrsta:

--- Quote from: Neil Griffiths on May 14, 2007, 09:23:15 AM ---I have been mucking around with Allan from Hawaii on GT knots for a while now, and am losing my belief that bimini is best. I must point out that I still use bimini's because they still are probably the best all round knot, easy and quick to tie.
I guess it's nearly time to do another knot expo with what we know now. Will keep you posted.

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That would be great Neil. I have been playing around with a few myself and it would be good to share some findings.

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