The
Spider Hitch is only second to the Bimini Twist but is faster and easier
to tie. The drawback is that it needs to be perfectly tightened or
it will cut itself. When pulling the knot closed, both loops need
to be the same size. I f they are not you can adjust the loop by
either pulling the tag or standing line until they are both the same size
and then you can close the knot. Keeping the knot wet is a must.
I use both knots, depending on how much time I have and how many rigs I need to tie. If I am looking at a possibly long hard fight, then I want the best possible knot.