Spider Rigging

[Ranger117]

Hey folks i am new to this fourm
Does anyone ever spider rig on lake Cumberland you see a lot of spider Rigging on shallower lakes but haven't seen any on Cumberland

[trypman1]

Glad to have you, but I can't answer the question. Someone will.

[CrappiePappy]

to Crappie.com

I'm sure that "at times" Spider Rigging on Cumberland is the ticket, but I believe casting jigs or using minners under a float or vertical jigging (or *Vertical Casting) around the submerged trees are the most widely used methods. (Explanation of Vertical Casting : Crappie Pappy Article as opposed to "vertical jigging")

Having good electronics, good contour map chip, and knowledge of the lake & what various water levels are best in certain areas of the lake will go a long way towards pointing you in the right direction as to what areas should be considered & what methods to use.

Luck2ya ... and hope to see reports & pics of your Crappie fishing adventures. Just be aware that a lot more people view this site than just our members ... so general info & discreet pics that don't necessarily show the bank/area you're at could keep the trolls & meathogs away from your productive spots. Just sayin'

[wannabe fisherman]

always glad to have new on board !!

[8 pole'r]

yes, i have been spider rigging c-land for several years now. pretty much year around.

[CrappiePappy]

yes, i have been spider rigging c-land for several years now. pretty much year around.

And a hearty to Crappie.com to you, too, 8pole'r !! Look forward to reading your reports, as well !!

[Retired2Fish]

Spider rigging is used on Cumberland but it is not as widely used as other methods described above, IMO. Also, and glad to have you in the community.

[8 pole'r]

thanks guys for the welcome. long time reader should have signed up along time ago. CrappiePappy and Retired2fish are right about cland. definitely better ways to fish certain times. i beat the banks with road runners in the spring. the guys that got me into spider rigging do go year around with success. so pick your poison

[kyfishman]

I guide on Cumberland, and yes...spiderrigging is effective in catching crappie there. However, is it the most effective method for LC crappie day in and day out? I doubt it. I usually have my trolling poles in the boat, but like as not you'll find me jogging and minnow-fishing the abundance of small trees around the banks. Lately, 6 to 8 feet of water has been producing good fish, even with this hot weather.

[slabeye]

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