TO DO THE TWIST OR NOT TO DO THE TWIST. THAT IS THE QUESTION!!!

[bigfish4me]

We tie biminis on the dock, or atleast before we get on the water, if for some reason we do need to retie out on the water i like the simplicity of the spider. Here is my question how long is your double line?

[canyongear]

I use the spider-hitch which is stupid fast and easy. I am told that it won't hold up in a long battle with a big fish as well as a bimini. I've haven't had one fail yet but I will retie after a fish over a grand. I am usually tying it in 100# mono catching sharks, nothing really fast.

2 Spider Hitch vids..notice the way the wraps go..is that why toilets flush the opposite way down under?

The Aussie Way:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/548931...spiders_hitch/

Right to Left

The US Way:
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/ca...itch/553921146

Left to Right

[sportfishingusa]

how come i cant get my spins tight?!?! for some reason i am getting a very loose one!! dont like it!! lol

this is bothering me.

going back to the damn spider hitch and them i am going to the damn spro swivels! lol hahah

THATS IT!! i had enough!! time for some cocktails!

[captbones]

As someone else has mentioned here the Australian Plait or braid is fairly easy to tie on land but requires some practice. I would only recommend using it on line less than 50# as is can have a tendency to catch on the first guide under pressure with the tip bent slightly. Other than that works great as a line doubler and shock absorber. I still use the bimini though when needed.

[Mokarran]

2 Spider Hitch vids..notice the way the wraps go..is that why toilets flush the opposite way down under?

The Aussie Way:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/548931...spiders_hitch/

Right to Left

The US Way:
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/ca...itch/553921146

Left to Right

Apparently I was taught the Aussie way of tying it.