Thread: Spider rigging

Originally Posted by shane1980

I like the 16ft B&M for shallow water fishing. I just bought some 8ft rods for winter fishing as the fish are deep.

Exactly.

One reason to use a really long rod is to get the bait away from the boat when the fish are shallow. If the fish are deep and won't be spooked by the boat, then a shorter rod can be used and is more manageable. So before running about and buying sixteen foot poles, ask yourself why you need a pole like that.

I use 8 and 10 footers for two reasons:

1. I have a small boat
2. I usually don't spider rig if fish are shallow

If fish are shallow I use cast and retrieve.

16' southern crappie rods, the 14's are real nice too, they are made from carbon and kevlar and are way more durable than there graphite counterparts