I have fished my whole life holding two poles and they typically have jigs on the other end. I would have to say that 90% of the excitement is the THUMP! A 2 pound fishing exploding on a jig in about 4 feet of water is intoxicating. So why do people seem to prefer spider rigging. Is it all about the numbers cause it can't be nearly as exciting. I just want to better understand the appeal. It is not that much different than putting out a trot line.