Thanks for the informative post about long-line trolling. I know that other threads have tried to clear this up, but I'm still not really sure about how long-lining is different from spider rigging. Is spider rigging just having the lines straight down in the water, whereas long-lining the lines are at an angle? It seems like both styles have the same basic principle: fan out as many rods as possible and move slowly through the water. How far out do you trail the baits behind the boat? Are the baits on the front rods further back than the back of the boat? Also, what kinds and weights of baits are you using? I think the standard crappie jig is 1/16th oz, do you have to use any extra weight to get it down?

Thanks for your insight!