Thread: Spider Rigging 101

Originally Posted by Knot2Bad

Only line I know of that changes color as it goes out is lead core line. That would not be useful for crappie for putting things down deep without a downrigger. Don't know of any other line. If it was important for you you could get a reel with a line counter or mark off the line yourself with colored thread or some other such identifier.

A black magic maker works well too

How do you keep your pre-rigged set-ups organized and tangle free. I've tried rolling mine up on a swimming noodle and that doesn't seem to work unless I'm doing it wrong, besides it takes up too much space. Any help would be appreciated.

I am not far enough along to have any pre-rigged stuff for Crappie Fishing. In a past life I used PVC with notches in it and could run my leaders lengthwise on it. Sometimes I would use Toilet paper Rolls and stuff the rig inside the roll to keep it tangle free. Always seemed to be enough rolls around. haha. Space is always an issue regardless of the size of your boat or house. I think sometimes were carry too much stuff with us and use about 10 % of it. Well that how it seems it goes for me. I think the best organizer is being smart with what you take with you to start with. Having said that I don't practice it... I got a enclosed trailer in my drive that has the stuff I moved out to TN. That was in 2008. I am going to have to unload that one of these days.

I use snell holders they will not nick or kink your line and ea.holder will hold two rigs.and I use a plano model#3600 it will hold 18 snell holders.the snell holder will accommodate any length and design.

ok, question.....I understand the importance of using Meatgetter minner critters....got some ordered more....but if you are using a pole or two with regular hook and minnow, what hook type and size do you use?

I use a 1/0 rotating eagle claw black crome or tru turn #2 red if I just use a plain hook which is not often! !!! MINNER CRITTERS DO MAKE A Difference !!!!!!

Meatgetter I'm not sure what a snell holder is but I will look it up on the internet. thanks for the info. Do any of you use small zip-lock bags?

Cabelas has them they maybe in the walleye section. They kind of look like a little ladder. The plastic bag does not work!!!!