Spider rig set-ups

[CrappieCoz]

I am wanting to get a spider rig set-up for my boat. I have narrowed it down to 2, Hi-Tek and the Cumberland rigs. I have asked Jarrod about the Hi-Tek equipment and his has worked well for him but am asking if anyone has the Cumberland style. In particularly the 360 set-ups. I like aspects of both. A couple of questions about the set-ups. Is there a need to change the elevation of the main post, as in the Cumberland and does it hold? I have found that with age handled screws tend to slip since you can't get them as tight as wrenched. And also, does the rod holder clamp without slipping after a year or two? I really like the way Hi-Tek supports the main post to the boat. Looking to get 2 set-up and extra bases for the back of the boat. Thanks for any help or comments. I've done a search and have not found much on the 2 set-ups compared. Thanks again and looking forward to seeing everyone in May.

[hardhunter2]

I don't spider rig much but the hi teks are pretty good rigs! I run em but never tried any others! Good luck!

[Jigging15]

I was just looking at the Cumberland 360 last night online. I actually like the ability to raise and lower the upright post. I like to lay my hands/fingers on the rods while in the racks. You will feel a lot of bites that you may never see. So being able to raise them up higher for big guys like us should help to find a comfortable height to do this. The holders on them are very similar to the Hi-Teks and Bee Ready's. Only about $15 difference in price. I would not be afraid to buy the Cumberland's. I also like their double seat base.

[KCMO CRAPPIESLAYER]

i don't spider rig but if you type it in the search engine you will find enough info on "rigging" to read to keep you busy until spring

["G"]

I bought and tried 3 different kinds of rod holders before I got my Hi-Teks......Would have saved a bunch of money had I got them first. No complaints what so ever.....I love them.

[Speck]

i bought and tried 3 different kinds of rod holders before i got my hi-teks......would have saved a bunch of money had i got them first. No complaints what so ever.....i love them.

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[muzzy125acc]

The Cumberland's will not be slipping

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[CrappieCoz]

I want to thank everyone for responding. And after doing a search and reading some of the threads on the Indiana board and speaking to the Cumberland people I decided to go with the Cumberland set-ups. I found out one of my concerns about how the post attaches to the base was updated to a slide fit and lock. Rather than 2 flat pieces of metal screwed together. Should get here next week. Look forward to trying it out. Thanks again.

[Jigging15]

Did you go with the 360 or tight lock style holders? The base was a concern of mine also compared to the dove tail style I have now on the Hi Teks.

[longliner]

I can't say yea or nay on Cumberland but all of us that have Hi-Teks are very pleased and mine are so easy to use and will NOT slip like some of the others. All you need is a half inch wrench and your good to go!!! Good luck with your new ones.