5 steps
Spider Hitch
A faster double-line knot than the Bimini. A small loop is held, the doubled line is wrapped through it 5 times, then the big loop goes through the small one.
Use it for
A faster double-line knot than the Bimini. A small loop is held, the doubled line is wrapped through it 5 times, then the big loop goes through the small one.
This line
The spider hitch is weaker than a Bimini in braid. Use it when you need a double in a hurry.
Avoid when
A record application where you wanted a Bimini and tied this because it was faster.
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Spider Hitch
Step 1
Double the braid and form a small reverse loop.
Step 2
Pass the doubled line through that loop three times.
Step 3
Two more passes through the same loop. Five in all.
Step 4
Pass the big doubled end through the small loop.
Step 5
Pull the standing line. The small loop becomes the knot. Leave the double open.
The drawing follows this tying order. Pause, step, or scrub to stay with the words. The standing line runs to the reel. The tag is the short end you trim. Skin-hook means the point lies flat in the plastic, not out where grass can grab it.
Common mistakes
- The big loop missing the small loop.
- Wraps that fall off the finger loop before you pull.
Used on
This knot is for hard baits more than a soft-plastic rig.