Observations !!!!

Here are a few observations from a novice crappie fisherman.

1.) Reading up on new techniques on the internet will give you only a general idea of how that particular technique actually works. Plan on a fairly sharp learning curve when you implement it.

2.) If you read articles in magazines or the internet you will notice that spider rigging is all the rage right now. These same articles will misinform you by telling you that this technique got it's name by the rods resembling a spider's legs. This is untrue!!! It actually got it's name because if you do this in the wind the resulting tangle of lines will resemble a spider's web NOT IT'S LEGS

3.) Unless you have some sort of wierd attraction to attending church on Sunday morning for the sole purpose of repenting, DON'T TRY SPIDER RIGGING in any wind above 10 MPH.

4.) If you spider rig in winds above 10 MPH, take note of the boats around you to make sure their are no women or children around before you let the sailor in you come out.

5.) If you enjoy tying weights, jigs, swivels, etc... allow your bait to bounce off the bottom when spider rigging.

These are just some things I have learned over the last couple of weeks that some poor soul like myself might find helpful. Other than that - take an anchor and find a brushpile.

OKDucks,
It gets better with practice. Start out slow, maybe with only 4 rods and keep them spaced out. That unanticipated gust of wind can still catch you off guard. I have a lot of practice trolling unproductive water, but when you find some fish it is a blast.

I find I put more spacing between my rods when fishing in wind. or use less rods. Spider-rigging definitely can have its challenges, but once you work through them and become disciplined, it can be easy and productive.

OOO, Yaa!!! It real gets fun when ya run into a school of sandies:eek::D:eek::D <*)}}}><

LOL!!! One of the funniest things i've read in a while!

I too have been real curious about this thing they call spider rigging. My biggest question is how in the world you keep your eye on that many poles. My experience with crappie fishing is that seeing/feeling the bite right when it happens is almost a must. Seeing/feeling it a split second late and the fish is gone. I don't understand how with that many poles to tend to you can set the hook with a high &#37;. Maybe I'm just not quite as talented as some of you!!!

It's like fishing with a mini-gun. Drag enough hooks through the water and you're bound to snag something.

It isn't as difficult as it seems. I would suggest that you book a trip with EB and let him teach you the ins and outs. He is a great teacher and a great guy to be out on the water with.

This spider rigging sounds like lots of fun. Is it in the different lengths of poles that keeps the lines from tangling? Never seen this done in my 40 years fishing.

most all spiderrigging is done with poles that range from 10 foot up most start out with 10 footers and then go to longer ones

Thanks Big George for the info. I'll sure try it here in a few days on Ft Cobb.