Need advice on terminal tackle for spider rigging

[joey]

Hey guys,
I wanted to know how you tie your hooks and weights to the end of your line.

I've read on here I need to:
1.tie a 3 way swivel to the main line
2.put a 8-12" leader with jig or minnow hook on the swivel
3.then a 15-18" leader with on the remaining part

where do you put the weight?
At the very end of the 18" leader or halfway up?

I think people do it both ways, I just wondered, which is the best........

If i got any of this wrong please let me know

[Rees Guide]

I use very little hardware myself and put my weight on the bottom. I m no expert fo sure but it works and cost very little and is very easy to tie. Dont put my hooks o baits on until the whole rig is tied.

[Rees Guide]

You cant read it, sorry. The left side is the top of the rig.
2 1/2 inch loop knot (hooks to main line)
6" drop
5 or 5 1/2" loop knot with an overhand knot tied in the center of it
12" drop
5 or 5 1/2" loop knot with an overhand knot tied in the center of it
12" drop
#5 Snap swivel for you weight, can change out very easily. I used bank sinkers but bass will wok too and with a smaller swivel, bank sinkers are cheaper most of the time.

[SeaRay]

Joey, this is what i came up with to keep the tangles down when dealing with 6 or 8 rods. I tie snap swivel to my main line(6# Test). When I am in route all my rods are in mesh "socks" ($5 at BPS) with just the snap on and hooked to the lure keeper loop at the handle. I tie up a number of leaders as follows.

On 4# test I tie a swivel, then down 12 inches to a hook on a loop knot, down 12" to a 2nd hook on a loop knot and 12 inches below a snap swivel at the end. When I get to the lake, before launching, I clip a leader to the line, add the weight to the other end with the snap swivel on it and store each rod in a vertical holder at the base of each rod holder. I use the velco bands to hole each weight to the rod so the don't flop around and tangle. These are the little strips you can by that are about 1/2" by 6". I keep one on each rod at the base where the reel mounts.
The leaders are stored on a swim noodle cut to fit in a gallon zip lock. I can get 3 noodles in a bag and each noodle has 6 rigs on it.
While this may sound laborius,, it is easier than trying to untangle bunches of rods and lines.
When I come in for the day, I take off the weight and put it a box, then replace the leaders on the swim noodles.

[joey]

I surely appreciate ya'll taking the time to explain this to me. I know it will sure help. I also appreciate the tips for storage of the leaders.
Those are great ideas!!!
I will start tying me some up....Thanks again!

This spider rigging is gonna be fun!!!!!!!

[Rees Guide]

Joey, tie enuff fo your poles and just a couple extra until you get it figued out what you want. No need in having to cut a bunch back apart to tweek em. Good luck.

[NeonMoon]

I've been lucky enough as a newbie myself to fish with a few of these guys and see 1st hand how they do it. Rees gave some good advice on not tying a bunch up until you figure out what you like best. Even when you do, I wouldn't get carried away.

Right now, it seems I prefer having an egg sinker wrapped in the line (between the jig drops), and don't take anything apart when I wrap my rods up, but I'm sure having the weight on the bottom would be an advantage for changing weights if needed.

Here's a link that has more info: http://www.crappie.com/crappie/off-t...ging-jigs.html

Get a hold of Donnie here and order you some Gnats too : http://www.crappie.com/crappie/membe...cks-gnats.html

[BigRiverMarine]

You can use a small snap swivel in the middle to change your weight size instead of wrapping the line through an egg sinker. Buy some of the Capps and Coleman rigs from B and M and copy those. I replace the egg sinker with a snap swivel so I can change weights without changing rigs. I pre tie most of my rigs like Rees showed you though. Just change the distance between the two drops above the weight for deep or shallow rigs. Main thing is to find one YOU like. They ALL work. It's more important to find the right fish, instead of how you tie your rig.

BTW, some rigs use a longer drop length because it keeps the bait from being yanked as hard in rough water. The main line gets pulled hard in heavy winds, but the length of the drop gives the bait a buffer of about a foot so that the bait isn't pulled as hard as the main line. The bait is pulled, but stays in the strike zone a little longer with the longer drop length. Just sayin.

Good luck in your choice.


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[clayman]

Try it yall like it.

[DonDon]

Ya'll can keep those Snap Swivels. I always use a hook on the upper and a jig on bottom. I slide the hook on, then tie the jig on.
I hold the hook bout at my waist as the jig bearly touches the floor. Then simply pull about 6 inches of loop and make 3 turns with an overhand knot, then sinch the knot tight.
I then tie a overhand knot every inch til I get to the hook. Real simple.
OH, I hold the knot at the hook and pinch on a weight half way between the 2