Thread: Spider Rigging Newbie

I shoot docks and have an addiction with it, but do long line in the spring also. I am wanting to add spider rigging to my arsenal and am looking for suggestions and tips. I have been looking at buying some 12 foot rods to use. I will most likely use 1/2 - 3/4 oz weights and minnows. What rods would you suggest....not the cheapest, but not expensive? What lb line would you suggest and would you go with braid? I will more than likely put weight on the bottom and come up 12-14 inches and make a loop knot and come up another 12-14 inches with another loop knot. I will use the pre rigged hooks and join hands with the two. I welcome all responses and the pros and cons of each. It would also be very beneficial for me to tag along with someone who is seasoned in this method, if you would be willing to let me.

On rods get the southerns , I had bgjp (good rod ) 3/4 weight puts quite a bit of bow in the rod , I also have walley Marshall new rod for pushing heavier weight ( heavier weight for faster speed) also have some crappie max signature series , so I have had plenty to use and if I was buying new ones today to push at .6 and slower and just beginning I would do the southern from Ed in a 14 ft I would go. No shorter if so you will be wanting to go up soon I would learn to use the long length it want take long. Once you go to pushing faster than .6 you will need more weight then you will need another rod in my opinion. The southern is a little stiffer than the bgjp and a little softer than the crappie max signature series. This in my opinion making the perfect choice unles you where really experienced then you would know what you wanted . Good luck