The only time I tried to use the plait method for a double was when livebaiting off the rocks so I could use a long double. But I couldnt get it to work well for me, so I just use a short bimini in all applications. When spinning, there is less of a chance of the legs of the double opening and snagging a guide, so I keep the bimini double as short as I can. And I found the bimini easier to tie.