Spider Riggin Help

[crappiechappy]

I long line troll and was thinking that it might be a big help to learn to spider rig at certain times of the year. Need help w/ my set-up. Size weights, leader line size, main line size, speed, helpful pointers, best baits, anything to help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!

[frank lawhead]

Richard Williams Has A Article On Crappie Stuff.com
Crappiepappy Has Had Some Posts On It Too
Capps And Coleman [prolly The 2 Best ] Has A Book --thats What I Used To Learn How ??? Grizzly Jig .com Has The Book

[SteveJ]

Winning Crappie Secrets, most say it's the bible of slow vertical trolling.

http://www.monstercrappie.com/Products.cfm

[CrappiePappy]

Richard Williams Has A Article On Crappie Stuff.com
Crappiepappy Has Had Some Posts On It Too
Capps And Coleman [prolly The 2 Best ] Has A Book --thats What I Used To Learn How ??? Grizzly Jig .com Has The Book

I don't do much trolling. And I've never had a pole holder on any boat I've owned.
CrappieChappy ... you might want to use the "search" function above, and search for the words "trolling", "Pole Holder", "long lining", "spider rigging", or other related words. (use the "advanced search" format) This will bring up threads concerning the many different baits, equipment, and other such pertinent factors. ....... luck2ya ... cp

[Cracker68]

Here is a run down on my system

Powerdrive trolling motor. - varible speed the key, you can easily adjust speed to the wind.

Rod Holders. - At least 3 rods per person, and 2 people sitting side by side
I fish 4 and fishing partner fishes 4. (I can fish 8 by myself if the wind is below 5-8 mph)

Rods - I use 11' and 12' rods. w/ small bait cast type reels. they make for easy depth changes.

Hooks - I use double hook rigs. If its windy - use the ones with 3/4 ounce
weights. If its calm 1/4. I have better luck on 1/4 but you need 3/4 to keep the bait from bouncing up and down when its windy, the poles will absorb the shock and keep the bait stable.

Anchor. - I pull a 5/8" log chain 3' foot long. Chains don't hang in the mud and on stumps. If its windy and you snag a stump with a regular anchor you might be in trouble if its rough water. seen a few boats go down after they snag up and the waves come over the back of the boat. But the main reasons for pulling a chain. 1. It holds the boat, when moving it pulls on the boat and makes it stay straight with the wind. 2. if you find a group of fish you can hold your spot on them. (you put a marker out and half the boats will fish it) Also if you hang a pole or two on a stump it will give you time to get off it, if your moving and don't work quick you can have all 8 poles in a big wad.

Tip: if you hang a stump while trolling , if you will take the pole and move around the side of the boat and pull it in the direction you came from it will
75% time come off. If you can feel the weight moving just jig the pole up and down easy, not slaming it, it will come off 90% of the time. But fishing Reelfoot you better have exta hooks - you will need them.
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[Treefish]

Better check your state laws first. Here in Ohio we can only use two rods per person.

[frank lawhead]

SORRY ABOUT THAT CP ---DON,T KNOW WHAT I WAS THINKIN
YOU,VE POSTED SO MUCH GOOD STUFF --I FORGOT TO READ TO MAKE SURE