Thread: Another ? about Spider rigging

Baitcasters with a thumb bar release seem to work best, that's what I am on the look out for.

Deep water I am using spinning reels now, but during the spring I change over to the mini bait casters.

Trigger spins.

small bait casters and spinning

I have used all kinds, trigger spins, spinning, little crappie type caster and cheap WM bait casters and for me the WM bait casters work far better than any other. I keep the drag loose and it's very easy to just reach up and strip a little more line off if needed with no loops caused by that and if you ever hook a big cat you will be glad for that type reel. Just MHO.

Originally Posted by Laserman

What type (style and brand) of reel do you prefer for jigging?

Confusing question. Spider rigging and jigging aren't the same thing. I use baitcasters on my long rods for spider rigging in a rod holder and a metal mini on my 10ft jigging (dipping) rod.

Originally Posted by yikess

Confusing question. Spider rigging and jigging aren't the same thing. I use baitcasters on my long rods for spider rigging in a rod holder and a metal mini on my 10ft jigging (dipping) rod.

Ditto!!!

I use low profile baitcasters on the long rods. On my jig piles i use west point crappie reels, the cheap plastic ones due to the light weight. Spend a little more on your trolling reels, you will be glad you did.