How much weight for spider rigging

[PanMan_VA]

I was using 2 ounces on my Capps/Coleman rigs, but it put a good arc in my 12' rods before the fish hit. I use 1 ounce now and it works very well. I just need to limit my trolling speed to 1 mph or less.

[blankace]

I use only 2 14' rods (one on each side of bow ) with a 1/16 jig and a counterbalanced float- no other weight. This works well for me in our light winds.

[kygorski]

It all depends on what the fish want!Just returned from my second trip to lake sinclair in Ga, the locals in a lot of cases dont uise any other weight than another 1/16 oz jig, this lake fror me was a different animal, it is highly stained, and last trip weas to thick to drink and to thin to plow,so going deep wasn't the problem, speed and fish depth were important.I used a split shot and worked my way up 5/8oz, and back to two 1/16 oz jigs, the fish were running shallow one trip anf deep the other. This was pre spawn so the fish were not in shallow water three weeks ago, and now were moving into less than 15 ft deep. there isn't one weight to use, let the fish tell you, and watch the locals.

[Majesticman]

2 oz. It handles all speeds

[crappiefarmer]

3/8 to 1/2 in water 1 to 10 feet deep. Over that I use heavier weights on up to 2 ounces in water over 20 feet. Wind is a big factor. Presentation is key in shallow water and I use lighter weights then. CF

[crappiechaser2]

Does everyone rig the weight on the bottom below the jigs? Do you tie the jig right to the line or have a tag line out from the main line? Just wanting to get other ideas. Thanks

[jfraley]

I use to put my wieght below the jigs and I could feel brush/bottom before I get tangled, but after witnessing others having better success with the wieght above the bait(s), I switched.

[blairarnold]

The Capps and Coleman rig has the weight above the bottom hook or jig, doesn't it? How are they rigged exactly and how does that compare with how y'all rig yours?

[crappiefarmer]

The Capps and Coleman rig has the weight above the bottom hook or jig, doesn't it? How are they rigged exactly and how does that compare with how y'all rig yours?

I fish the C&C rig and it has so far out produced every other method that I have used while spider rigging. They rig theirs by tying on a small 3 way swivel. Small is the key. i think they said #7. I use a #10. Then tie on a 12" leader and #2 or #4 hook. Then tie a 30" leader. Now you need some egg sinkers. Use 1/2 ounce is standard. run egg sinker on up 12"or a little more above the end of the line. You'll want your weight to be at least 12" above your hook. Hold the egg sinker in place and run your tag end through the weight 4 times and tighten down. this will hold the weight in place. Tie on the same size hook as you have on your top leader and your in business. Use good quallity egg sinkers. Ones with good rounded edges to keep them from cutting line. I use rubber core sinkers on my rigs. Just easier to put on and can change weights if I need to without cutting line. But the will tangle a bit more. CF