Spider and Lindy Rigs questions

**NKYCopper** · 07-23-2017, 12:20 PM

All of the fishing I have done and enjoy I have not used spider or lindy rigs. I fished a few days ago on a local lake and the fish on the finder showed them suspended 18-25 feet but no mater what jig I used no bites. I have been thinking of using either spider rigs or Lundy rigs how do you rig them minnows, jogs or what is your tip?

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**martyjmc66** · 07-23-2017, 02:01 PM

Pull some crankbaits over them! Pink or chartreuse Arkies or Bandits. od luck!

**jordanjones** · 07-25-2017, 08:45 PM

I'm new to cranking but it works in the heat!

**M R Dux** · 07-26-2017, 08:28 AM

Spider rig might work with jig tipped with a minnow and a crappie nibble (that's for Chaunc) but I would tend to move a little faster than the average spider rigger to try to get reaction bites, 0.7-0.9mph. That's going to require a heavier weight, say 3/4-1oz. Be sure to keep your lures at the top level of the fish or slightly above them.

**NKYCopper** · 07-26-2017, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by mrdux

Spider rig might work with jig tipped with a minnow and a crappie nibble (that's for Chaunc) but I would tend to move a little faster than the average spider rigger to try to get reaction bites, 0.7-0.9mph. That's going to require a heavier weight, say 3/4-1oz. Be sure to keep your lures at the top level of the fish or slightly above them.

Mr dux
So I should troll for them? Never done that I'll give it a try. I found several brush piles on my finder and several fish in the 25-35 ft range couldn't get any to bite a jig

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**CrappiePappy** · 07-26-2017, 05:48 PM

Copper ... what lake are you fishing, that you're graphing fish at that depth ??

**NKYCopper** · 07-26-2017, 06:43 PM

Brookville lake Indiana is the closest to me I go to

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**M R Dux** · 07-27-2017, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by NKYCopper

Mr dux
So I should troll for them? Never done that I'll give it a try. I found several brush piles on my finder and several fish in the 25-35 ft range couldn't get any to bite a jig

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The tactic I described is known as power trolling by some. For fish that are actually that deep, you are going to have to use some tactic that involves heavy weight and vertical presentation unless you use some of the advanced trolling gear like Dipsy Divers, Jet Divers, Tadpoles, etc. For a newbie, you will do best to stick to basics to start. Your wallet will thank you.

**NKYCopper** · 07-27-2017, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by mrdux

The tactic I described is known as power trolling by some. For fish that are actually that deep, you are going to have to use some tactic that involves heavy weight and vertical presentation unless you use some of the advanced trolling gear like Dipsy Divers, Jet Divers, Tadpoles, etc. For a newbie, you will do best to stick to basics to start. Your wallet will thank you.

Mr Dux I think I may have to hire your expertise. Thanks a bunch I will give it a go.

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