Thread: Setting up for spider rigging

It is hard to beat the Pinnacle Limits for value vs price. Grizzy sells them 4 for $60 and I think Monks does as well. They do not telescope, they are 2 piece. Even the smallest reels hold 100 yards or so of 4 to 6 lb. test so you should not have a problem with being spooled. You will more likely lose a big fish to a break off rather than being stripped. I have managed to land a couple of big catfish and stipers and some stupid gar that I wish had broke off using ultralight reels and the Limit rods.
By the way I started with 8 ft and 10 ft Pinnacle rods because I was also uncomfortable with the really long rods so you might start with them and decide how much longer ones you want to try.

I read about the pinnacle limits. If I don't go with telescoping rods I will definitely choose those because they seem like an excellent value.

Do most people spider rig with 4 or 6 lb test? I was thinking more like 8 or 10 so I can straighten hooks out when snagged... That's the way I have been doing it with my 6' rods when tight lining minnows.

You might want to check out Southern Crappie Rods. Plus, you will not find a better person to deal with

I started out with telescopic rods, but have retired all of them. The butt of the rod has to be quite large to allow the rod sections to "telescopic" down. It makes them very cumbersome getting them in and out of rod holders. I will not use them at all anymore. Take your time and do the research like you are now doing. I have a number of rods and old "Buck" reels that will be thrown away one day.

One other thing: go to Youtube and type in "crappie spider rigging". There are a number of videos that you can watch to learn how other people set up their boats.

Originally Posted by JordanLimit

One other thing: go to Youtube and type in "crappie spider rigging". There are a number of videos that you can watch to learn how other people set up their boats.

I think I would go with the 2000 shimano the drag on the 1000 is not that great and the pinnacle limit rods are best bang for your buck

Go ahead and get the 12's and learn to use them cause you will anyway. Them Pinnacle teamed with the 2000 would make a excellent starting setup well worth the money. Just break em down and they will store as easy as the collapsible poles.

The HT Panfish poles are the cheapest prices. I have new pole from South Bend that is graphite composite priced at $19.95. Best buy of all poles.

You should come visit and "feel" all the different actions, lengths and weights.

Call before you come to make sure we are home.

Monk