Thread: Slow troll / spider rig

Think about used rods. I bought 8- 14 foot b&m rods on here for $25 each in great shape which is over half off new price. I have also seen some good deals on craigslist. If you want new and cheap, the 12 pinnacle rods that grizzly jig sells are probably a good bet. They are a little heavy compared to my other rods, but I still use some I have had for years.

I like 14' poles and fish 4 to 8 depending on the conditions. If any substantial wind or thick cover while pushing bait the more poles out, the bigger the mess if a stiff breeze pushes the boat to hard.

also, to keep your baits at the depth you want, suggest rigging with heavy weight (which is a matter of opinion and preference). I rig a 1/2 egg sinker above a swivel with an 18-22" leader underneath. The leader should be lighter test so when you get hung you don't lose the entire rig. The bites can be real subtle with this rig and you gotta pay close attention to your rod tips.

Originally Posted by cwright

Think about used rods. I bought 8- 14 foot b&m rods on here for $25 each in great shape which is over half off new price. I have also seen some good deals on craigslist. If you want new and cheap, the 12 pinnacle rods that grizzly jig sells are probably a good bet. They are a little heavy compared to my other rods, but I still use some I have had for years.

X2 on the Pinnacles. I have 2-12',2-10', 2-8' that I use longlining. I have B&Ms and Southern Crappie, all good rods, but the Pinnacles won't break easily if you snag a jig while trolling. Caught a 4# Striped Bass on one last time out. They are just a bit heavier than the others but they ride in rod holders when long lining so weight isn't a factor. $15 each when you buy 4 or more from Grizzly Jig.

I have BGJP's and a few others mixed, some of different length above 8', that I use trolling and pushing and whatever. I also have a couple of west point rods and while not great, they can help you through the learning curve. And they will take about any punishment you can dish out. Keep a good net handy for the dinner plate looking fish no matter what rods you have. Get a setup to use and try to get some hands on with the different rods and wait for the deal on the rods you want to come along. Someone will want whatever you have to begin their trip down the learning curve so don't be concerned about being stuck with them.

I use Shakespeare Sigma reels and for the $20 or so I spent on them used they do a great job and have a good drag. I have like 8 of them and don't see the need to spend more for another reel that will do the same job. Others are good as well, and I prefer to stay with one reel in particular to avoid any operational differences. Makes it simpler when the big fish are on and you aren't thinking quite right. Have fun, went through this myself a few years back.

If you want pinnacles or more westpoints I have 8 that I need to get rid of... Lemme know if you want em

14 ft Southern Crappie Rods is what I use. I've used pinnacles, BnM PST, Mr. Crappie Tightline Specials, and a few others but I prefer the SCR. The Mr. Crappies are great rods (the old green model I don't think they make anymore) but I think they quit making them and they were pricey. You won't regret the SC rods. They are the best bang for the buck out there and to me they are just as good as PSTs


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buy what you want the first time, cheaper in the long run

Can I ask why you went to scr if you had the pst and liked them just asking because I'm getting ready to buy a set and I'm stuck between scr and pst thanks. I use the pst for long lining and really like them for that.