Just getting into crappie fishing and I am wondering is it really worth all the money to buy the special rods and the rod holders and all the gear to go along with it to spider rig, or can I consistently catch fish year round with just a single pole and jigs or minnows? Just seems like every show you watch or tournament you see on TV that's what everyone does so is it worth it and how many of you go out and catch crappie consistently with out it? I live in Alma and mainly fish backwaters off of the Arkansas river but plan on hitting up Blue Mountain, Nimrod, Hinkle and possible some Oklahoma lakes close by. Any advice helps! Thanks in advance!