I started out spider rigging solely and then started putting out beds. In the past 3 years I have ( along with 2 others have put out over 200 beds. I too love to feel the thump but I feel now that I can take advantage of both techniques to catch fish and enjoy the sport. I was fortunate enough this weekend to take out some friends and put two of them up front and spider rig and enjoy the day catching fish and fellowship. My only problem with any of this discussion is when someone riducules a technique that they have never tried or are willing to try.. And that's all I have to say about that.