Thread: when do u stop spider rigging

in the winter you just fish the same area but deeper or what sorry for beeining so new to spider rigging, I am just a newbe tring to learn

Originally Posted by DRPEPPER

After I have re-tied the 30th time and said so many worty dirds that I feel I need to repent or lite some candles or something. I am Southern Baptist; so, I ain't allowed to talk to Mary.
DP

Well, you are if you're just asking her the standard question... "Have you accepted...."

I don't have enough rods yet to spider rig, so I'm just sorta 'front trolling minners'.

Originally Posted by Fishtaco

Well, you are if you're just asking her the standard question... "Have you accepted...."

I don't have enough rods yet to spider rig, so I'm just sorta 'front trolling minners'.

That's the beauty of it...it doesn't take a whole lot of expensive gear. Get you the cheapest poles and reels you can find...and catch fish all year long. Find you a channel ledge and depending on the average depth of water...usually fish 8-20' deep. Watch your depth finder and stagger the depth of your poles until you find the zone. Good Luck! It's a lot of fun and very productive when you figure it out...

Originally Posted by shocker037

in the winter you just fish the same area but deeper or what sorry for beeining so new to spider rigging, I am just a newbe tring to learn

Yep! Maybe not deeper though. Follow the water temps and pay attention to that sonar. You'll find 'em. Just gotta look hard sometimes but they're there.

so would you guys think this is the best way to fish in the winter?

Originally Posted by shocker037

so would you guys think this is the best way to fish in the winter?

I think it's just another good way to catch alot of fish. Long lining also produces alot of fish, as well as night fishing over lights. You just have to pick your poison, set your rig up adequately, and learn & perfect your skills. I started spider rigging this past spring and am totally enjoying pulling slabs in the boat on long poles.:p

I certainly dont know everything there is to learn, but one thing that you need to keep in mind, is the speed of presentation. Some days they like it real slow and others it just doesn't seem to matter. For sure the colder the water gets, the slower the fish will react (my opinion). With SR you can vary your movement and speed to meet their desires. One other secret I have learned, is use large minnows (if you fish with minnows). The smaller the minnows the more dinks you will catch. A good eating size Crappie will not shy away from a large minnow, and I find that you will catch more and larger Crappie on large minnows. Just put a bait out there where they are at and do not get in a hurry. Take your time and try different baits and different depths until you find what they are looking for. Keep moving even if it is at a snails pace. Good Luck....BM

how do you guys like to use the wind I know it is better to go into the wind but do you like for it to just push you along when your going back or would you perfer to use the trolling motor with a side to side wind thanks
and tips are greatful to this newbe!!!