Thread: Spider Rigging

I will offer my $.02 ...

I started with some cheap rods that were not really well suited for rigging. They were 10' rods and were really too limber. But they worked and I did learn to spider rig with them. I also learned that 12' is better and, in some cases, 14' is better still. I also learned that quality rods designed for rigging make the day much more enjoyable, as do quality rod holders. When it was all said and done, I had a set of useless rods as I upgraded to better ones.

For what my suggestions are worth (probably not much), I would start with 4 rods. That way, you can learn to rig and also learn more about what rods might suit your needs and/or styles best. Other rods mentioned might be great so I am not making any judgements, but of all I have used I like the Crappie Maxx Tightline Special the best. I have a set of George's rods and they work really good too. As for rod holders, take your pick of those mentioned. I am currently using Hiteks.

And for the record, EB got me started spider rigging and probably saved me a year or two in the learning curve.

If I had the time I really would book a trip but if I can get time in the summer I'm definitely trying it out. I almost need a list of things to have and need for this. So toutguys feel free to fill me in.

Still thinking about the rods. I did find those limit rods for for 13.50 each from a wholesaler in South Carolina. I have to go back and find the name. Didn't buy them yet though probably because the rid holders set me back. The 50 dollar rig that someone offered me was a headache waiting to happen. The Terry guy from Cumberland sold me on his setup, he was extremely helpful. So I will at least have an 8 rod setup so if I get for I will have some for later. My cousin in Mississippi has his and said they were great.

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Coach 1/2oz in shallow water to 10' with calm waters or just a slight breeze..3/4oz for anything over 10' with some wind..18' and deeper 1oz or more..2/0 tru turn hook crappie hooks...10lb Hi Vis Line..Vicious makes a good line and I am currently using 10lb Trilene in Solor..I have a set of those racks that Brian talked about his buddy building and they are super good...just my $.02 worth....Ranger

Coach...I cant offer much because I am also new the the whole rigging method. I can say that I have 8 of the 12' crappie Maxx Tightline rods and love them. They are stout rods with a painted tip thats very easy to see. As for the holders..I purchased some from EB's friend that builds them and I am very pleased with them. Very strudy..well bult. Easy to deploy and strong enough to catfish from. Have done a lot of that with them. I cant offer anything else. If you have questions then EB and Ranger are two very knowledgeable anglers. Best of luck

How about a picture of the rod holders?

Originally Posted by Winger

I will offer my $.02 ...

I started with some cheap rods that were not really well suited for rigging. They were 10' rods and were really too limber. But they worked and I did learn to spider rig with them. I also learned that 12' is better and, in some cases, 14' is better still. I also learned that quality rods designed for rigging make the day much more enjoyable, as do quality rod holders. When it was all said and done, I had a set of useless rods as I upgraded to better ones.

For what my suggestions are worth (probably not much), I would start with 4 rods. That way, you can learn to rig and also learn more about what rods might suit your needs and/or styles best. Other rods mentioned might be great so I am not making any judgements, but of all I have used I like the Crappie Maxx Tightline Special the best. I have a set of George's rods and they work really good too. As for rod holders, take your pick of those mentioned. I am currently using Hiteks.

And for the record, EB got me started spider rigging and probably saved me a year or two in the learning curve.

I used EB to shorten the curve also, it was money well spent.

I used Tru-turn hooks for years and lost fish because I hooked them in the soft meat at the side of the mouth. I switched to the Matzuo sickle aberdeen hooks and now I sink those hooks in the roof of the mouth...less loss of fish. I use 12' Wally Marshall tightline specials and homemade rod holders much like the Peroitti built. I find I like 1 oz weights about all the time...keeps my line vertical.


Gman

I can also say that I have used the GNATS sold on the home page sponsors thread the last 2 days on 4 rods in different colors, and they have caught the bigger fish with the short fish leaving them alone for the most part....Ranger