spider rigging poles

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08-03-2009, 06:07 PM
buckbrush

spider rigging poles

I need help deciding which poles to buy for spider rigging and trolling. Which ones yall like better Wally Marshall, B and M pro staff or caps & coleman. Thanks for any help.
08-03-2009, 07:45 PM
bchappell

BnM is what we use. I like the crappie wizard by BnM.
08-03-2009, 07:48 PM
luvpt

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Originally Posted by buckbrush

I need help deciding which poles to buy for spider rigging and trolling. Which ones yall like better Wally Marshall, B and M pro staff or caps & coleman. Thanks for any help.

I use all three you have mentioned. The Capps and Coleman's are light action and are great for when the bite is light and short but they get to be a bit bouncy when the waves get up. The Wally Marshall tightline specials are medium-heavy action and are great for pulling crankbaits or "power trolling" with heavy weights. I might use them if I know the wind and waves are going to be bad because they don't "bounce" as much. They won't show a real light bite when spider rigging though. The B&M ProStaffs are right in between those two and are the perfect "all around" rod. Those are the ones I do most of my spider rigging with. If I had to pick just one rod it would definitely be the ProStaffs....you can't go wrong with those. Get them in 16 ft lengths to get away from the boat and TM and use a good open face spinning reel with drag set light and 6# line. I also highly recommend the Hitec rodholders.
08-04-2009, 11:07 AM
LRJoe1

I use the WM Universal and I love them
08-04-2009, 06:41 PM
luvin.fishin

listen to LUVPT! He knows what fer he speaks of! I use BnM's myself and they will catch fish! :D
08-04-2009, 09:51 PM
BBethell

wm tightlines and bee ready rod holders
08-05-2009, 03:18 PM
Slow Troller

Now that us newbies now what poles to use...what would a typical jig and minner setup look like as far as hooks, weights, etc...? Thanks in advance.
08-05-2009, 05:19 PM
luvin.fishin

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Originally Posted by Slow Troller

Now that us newbies now what poles to use...what would a typical jig and minner setup look like as far as hooks, weights, etc...? Thanks in advance.

OK "newbie"....what part of SEARK? And welcome to Cc!!:)
08-05-2009, 08:32 PM
LRJoe1

Do a yahoo lookup on a capps and coleman rig. You will get all kinds of video.
08-06-2009, 08:43 AM
Slow Troller

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Originally Posted by luvin.fishin

OK "newbie"....what part of SEARK? And welcome to Cc!!:)

I'm from Monticello.
08-06-2009, 08:46 AM
Slow Troller

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Originally Posted by LRJoe1

Do a yahoo lookup on a capps and coleman rig. You will get all kinds of video.

Thanks. I was just wonderin if somebody does something different from that.
08-06-2009, 08:50 AM
Crappie Dale

For Now i use the Bass Pro Shops Universal, and Titeline series!

CrappieDale
08-06-2009, 11:07 AM
gbaddour1

defintly the wm tightlines. 2oz weight on bottom with 2 hooks above it
08-06-2009, 11:17 AM
LRJoe1

My bro in law uses the same rig as gbaddour1.
08-06-2009, 11:45 AM
rockmike

Agree with the Titelines----very tough poles.
08-06-2009, 03:25 PM
gbaddour1

i have never broke one on a fish and have caught some big gar, drum and catfish. I also run 5oz weights on mine in the summer time and they hold them very well.
08-06-2009, 05:28 PM
luvfishin526

Wally Marshall Tightlines. Tough poles. 14' have run them 3 years and caught up to a 26lb blue cat on them and still haven't broke one. I use 4 oz weights in summer and had no problems...
08-12-2009, 06:33 PM
buckbrush

Thanks everyone for the information on the poles, lots of different opinions on which pole is the best. I was already leaning toward the b&m 16' pro staff , so I bought four of them to try. Havent had the chance to try them yet. Luvpt, I already have the hitec rodholders, really like them.
08-12-2009, 07:16 PM
luvpt

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Originally Posted by buckbrush

Thanks everyone for the information on the poles, lots of different opinions on which pole is the best. I was already leaning toward the b&m 16' pro staff , so I bought four of them to try. Havent had the chance to try them yet. Luvpt, I already have the hitec rodholders, really like them.

You can't go wrong with the pro staffs. I have caught several buffalo up to 23 lbs on them and they never miss a beat. They are every bit as tough as the tightlines. Just tie a 1/16 or 1/32 oz jighead on the end of the line with a loop knot and put 1/2 oz lead about 18 inches above it on the line. Don't use the removeable splitshot with the ears....they will cause the line to twist while trolling. Just use a round splitshot with a 3/16 worm weight above it. I use three of the #5 splitshots in a row below the worm weight. That works simpler and better for me than any two or three-hook rig I've ever tried and believe me I have tried them all. If needed, you can re-rig a rod with this setup in a matter of seconds. Once you find the right color and depth you will have them in your sights.
08-13-2009, 02:22 PM
luvin.fishin

I use the 16' BnM Pro Staff Trollers. Sure you can break one now and again if you use 'em as hard as I do but in my experience those WM TightLines break just as often, maybe more! Less money for a rod and a new tip with BnM's. The BnM rods are tested with 5 oz weights and they have a tip that's just right for light biters. But these opinions are just like eyeballs - everybody has one or two! :D :D
08-14-2009, 07:48 AM
DRPEPPER

I don't have a clue which rods mentioned may be the best....I am new to trolling and spider rigging.
I just wanted to let yall in on a repair tip I have just learned. I am terrible about breaking the tips off of my rods. I hate that melting glue to replace a tip. I discovered "Bear Glue" works great. It is not an instant repair like the melting stuff. It will expand, so just a dab will do you. It makes a much better bond after just a couple of hours.
I had an ice chest turned the wrong way and the wind tore a hinge up. Bear Glue fixed it too. It is rapidly becoming a very dependable aid and partner to Duct tape at my house. I feel I can fix anything now.:)
DP