another spider rigging question

[jeepguyjames]

I know its probably been asked before, but just want a newer set of answers.....I long line alot, and pull cranks and feel pretty profecient at both, so now im spending time on vert trolling/spider rigging.....simple question, how much weight and what kind of speed range do you spider rig at?? thanks for any info, have a great one all, God bless!!!

[filletfetish]

There's plenty of variations, but in water less than 10' I use 1/2 oz. and try to run about .4 mph. Deeper water of if I want to cover a little more water, I'll bump up to 1 oz. and run as fast as .8 mph.

[feelay]

1/2 oz most of the time. 3/4 oz when the fish are deep. Generally move at 0.0-0.5

[Blackhawk19]

A lot of times if it's windy just a drift will work.

[wilbur]

I use 1oz all the time. In the spring when the water is still cold .4 to .5 when it warms up above 65 .8 .9 ive even caught them at 1.2 or 1.3

[jimp]

how do you guys get your speed down so slow, Ipilots?, draggin some chains, buckets or drag chutes?

[gabowman]

I've always used 1 oz of weight but as of lately have stepped it down to 1/2 oz and find that works good too. I "bump" along at a crawl when I think I'm in fish....and up to about .3 mph.

[jeepguyjames]

how do you guys get your speed down so slow, Ipilots?, draggin some chains, buckets or drag chutes?

I have a 70lb thrust, 24v, variable speed trolling motor that I can crawl with....best thing Ive ever had for trolling.....draging chains stinks for those who put out brush piles/stake beds/ condos etc.......maybe a drift sock or a bucket with some hole drilled in it would be better....

[jeepguyjames]

I use 1oz all the time. In the spring when the water is still cold .4 to .5 when it warms up above 65 .8 .9 ive even caught them at 1.2 or 1.3

how shallow of water will you vert troll in w/1oz?? also how far away from the weight do you place your jig/hook?? Ive been doing things similar to your response....thanks for the info

[jeepguyjames]

I've always used 1 oz of weight but as of lately have stepped it down to 1/2 oz and find that works good too. I "bump" along at a crawl when I think I'm in fish....and up to about .3 mph.

what caused you to drop in weight??? do you see any benifit from doing so??