Rod length for spider rigging.

[southern_indiana_man]

Ok, fellows this may sound like a dumb question but, here goes nothing. I have 10',11' 12' footers jigging rods. My question is if I wanted a 14' rod the only ones' I have seen are for trolling. I found the Capps & Coleman 14' foot trolling rods would these work for spider rigging as well. Just needing some information before I place my order.

["G"]

Sometimes I use my B'n'M ProTrollers for spider rigging.....some times I use my other jigging poles. I use all 12 ft. poles when I spider rig. A lot of the folks use the B'n'M 14 ft. Capps and Coleman poles for spider rigging....thats what they are designed for....slow verticle trolling.

[yikess]

Many people use their jigging poles for trolling in a spider rig set up. One popular pole, the B & M BGJP can be used for both but is very popular when used for trolling. As you know, the "spider rig" is nothing more than a pole hoder normally on the end of the boat that fans the poles over a wide area. Capps and Colemans are very good if you don't require heavy weights in your area. I wouldn't go over one ounce and suggest 1/4's or 1/2's if you can get away with it.

[feelay]

Yep, what they said.

[rnvinc]

The only time I find a disadvantage in the longer poles is when spider riggin shallower water ....less than 10 ft....

When a fish is caught... you either have to release the bail or stick the rod butt behind you to reach the fish....

[yikess]

Actually the longer rod is an advantage in shallow water because you don't spook the fish as easily. Just let some line out once you get the fish to the surface and ease him into the net.

[Cincinnati]

Kinda good subject here; i was thinking of asking, is there any real major advantage with 12 ft rods over the ten ft rods i use now?

[satdoc1]

Kinda good subject here; i was thinking of asking, is there any real major advantage with 12 ft rods over the ten ft rods i use now?

Not really, just gets the lure a little furtherfrom the trolling motor sounds.

[TDHcrappiemaster]

I personally like the 14' poles myself. You can get the rod tips spaced apart farther so you have less tangles. Also in shallow water you don't spook fish with the boat but you need to have an extended net. ( EGO Reach.)
As far as B'n'M poles I like the prostaff trolling rod. I also like the Wally Marshall signature series now they have a new name but I can't remember what it is?
Capps and Coleman rods are real flimsy so they really bend with anything over 1/2 ounce. They however really like that style of pole and they are the 7 time world champs so really what do I know??? LOL!
I do highly recommed going with the 14' pole. Just my opinion though.

[southern_indiana_man]

Thanks for the information folks. I think that I'll order some more 12' rods. Think I'll order some from BNM.