Thread: Spider Rig equipment basics

Thanks for all the replies guys. I have an 18ft boat so i think I may just with the 12fters they seem to be cheaper. I am undecided on the rod holders yet, I think the spyder locks alot, but thats a lot of dough for 2 rod holders. Maybe ill buy one now and one closer to spring lol

Originally Posted by smoker

Thanks for all the replies guys. I have an 18ft boat so i think I may just with the 12fters they seem to be cheaper. I am undecided on the rod holders yet, I think the spyder locks alot, but thats a lot of dough for 2 rod holders. Maybe ill buy one now and one closer to spring lol

Most of the guys on here a year or so ago used to preach about how nice the Hi Tec rod holders were, and they do work really well. They are the least expensive aluminum rod holders out there. They run about 85-90 per rack for a 4 rod holder, and that's new. You might find someone selling a set for much less.

The Tite Loks run about 100 each for a 4 rod holder for the 5840's and about 125 each for the 5841's which has a wider T bar.

I agree with Bill but check the price with EZ, you will find its in line. Then look at the different holders and make up your mind.
I try hard not to say one is better than the other but just what I use and why. I can say out of what I have tried the SyderLoks are what fits my needs the best, if not it wouldn't be on my boat. Will that change, not sure, time will tell.
The Millennium seats are awesome as well, I prefer the Saltwater version.
Good luck and have fun rigging your boat.

Don't go cheap......you'll wind up doin it several times, so how 'cheap' was it?? EZ's stuff is quality and in line with price vs quality. I know....I run them on my boat. Looked at several then decided to do it right the first time. Haven't looked back. I have 12' and 14'. Really like the 14's cause they're newer..lol. Both work real well. About any old bait caster reel will work jus fine. You can get stewpid on reels, but for riggin all they do is hold line anyway.

Now, quick talkin bout and go do it!!!!!

Yeah i plan on just getting some cheapy spining reels used the baitcasters before and wasnt impressed! I am putting together a christmas list now so it'll be a bit before I get all rigged out. The girlfriend wants to buy fishing stuff for me, talk about making a guy nervous. What happens when she shows up with the wrong stuff? LOL

I've got the Hi-Tek rod holders and have never had an issue with them. Simple and effective and the best value on the market.

If there's any chance you might use them to pull, I'd not go with the hi-teks. I have issues with my rods jumping out of the front part of the holder. Now spider rigging, I love them. The poles come out easy for quick hook set and never hang on anything. I love EZ's design for pulling and his mounting hardware.

Never have done any pulling normally just spider rig in the spring 3 or 4 times a year fill the freezer then switch to bass fishing. That could all change though!