Spider Hitch

How to Tie the Spider Hitch

1. Double the line to the desired length.
2. Form a small reverse loop near the tag ends.
3. Hold the small loop between thumb and forefinger.
4. Wrap the doubled line around your thumb and through the small loop 5 times.
5. Pull the large loop slowly while sliding the wraps off your thumb.
6. Moisten and pull tight. Trim the tag end.

Pros

• Much faster and easier than the Bimini Twist
• Can be tied by one person easily
• Good strength for light to medium tackle

Cons

• Not as strong as the Bimini Twist under extreme loads
• Can fail with heavy tackle and big fish

Best Used For

Creating a doubled line for inshore and light-tackle applications where speed of tying matters.