Spider Rigging!?!

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11-09-2009, 06:13 PM
Fetmo

Spider Rigging!?!

Hail all,

i sure am enjoining this spider riggin, BUT i got to looking at the last pic of my set up and said to myself "Humm a spider has 8 legs not 6. 6 would be insect rigging;)"

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...ie26oct003.jpg

So guess what....i bought 2 more trolling rods;) now i fell much better that that i will be anatomically correct...LOL

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...2ndBday027.jpg

i have 2x 10' forward, next are 4x 11' and 2x 12' and wow does it take a while to rig up!

Good fishing all

Fetmo
11-09-2009, 06:17 PM
LRJoe1

You are in my spot!:D
11-09-2009, 07:09 PM
rockmike

Go fish Mellwood for a while, and you'll get real good at rigging poles.
11-09-2009, 08:03 PM
luvpt

Don't you just love those HiTeks??? I like 8 rods and usually use 16' x 4 up front then 18' x 2 then 16' x 2. Looks like you have a good setup!!
11-09-2009, 08:43 PM
dedawg1149

nice set up
11-09-2009, 08:57 PM
Crappie Buster

That's a good looking setup you got there! Complete with a diet coke to further the relaxation.

I don't run but 4 rods....don't see how yall can keep up with 8 of them jokers
11-09-2009, 10:25 PM
NIMROD

Come up to Nimrod , I always enjoy watching the spider riggers find a brushpile with all 8 poles.:eek: All kidding aside it works . That's the way the old timers still fish here. I perfer the verticle jiggin brushpiles and stumps.
11-10-2009, 08:40 PM
shocker037

I havnt got good at spider rigging yet but I also have some hi tek rod holders and love them
11-10-2009, 10:44 PM
Jeepster04

What is it with crappie fisherman and diet coke?? Nice setup.
11-11-2009, 08:47 AM
DRPEPPER

Since you brought it up,
You are not in LRJoe's spot in the top picture. YOU ARE IN MINE!!! I haven't found the hydryla that you did in the 2nd picture.
I haven't met you yet, but, your pictures reveal you are built like me. I bet you can't reach those rods in the front of your stick steer very fast when one of them yeller bass try to steal your rosy. I can only mange 4 rods at a time at arms length.
I love seeing the pictures of the little girl checking your catch out.
DP
11-11-2009, 11:14 AM
BUCKET (0) MOUTH

I would like to see you get into a school of whites/hybreds with that set up. I will guarantee you will learn how to untangle and retie in a hurry. Don,t fish the Ferry and expect smooth sailing. Seriously, good looking set up.
11-11-2009, 11:48 AM
crappie_jiggin

Fetmo or anyone else who cares to reply. I noticed there in your pictures that your rods seem to be bent over quite a bit. Are you using a heavy weight or are your rods just that limber?

I just purchased the Hy Tech rod holders myself and installed them this weekend. I have never spider rigged before and was just curious as to your set up is all.
11-11-2009, 12:12 PM
creekslick

Quote:

Originally Posted by crappie_jiggin

Fetmo or anyone else who cares to reply. I noticed there in your pictures that your rods seem to be bent over quite a bit. Are you using a heavy weight or are your rods just that limber?

I just purchased the Hy Tech rod holders myself and installed them this weekend. I have never spider rigged before and was just curious as to your set up is all.

Yes most use a weight between 1/2 and 3 ozs. It depends on the speed you are trolling. In the summer time you can troll faster so you need a heavier weight to keep your bait down.
11-11-2009, 07:45 PM
Fetmo

while spider rigging i tie a 3-way swivel to main line, on the bottom i tie about 12-18" of line where i attach the weight. i use 1-3 oz weight depending on the speed and depth i need the bait. then of the other side of the swivel tie about 6-10" of line to tie my hook. you can really do it how you want. there is a lot of info on the internet about spider rigging. i use B n M trolling rods.and yes the weights will bend the rod over quite a bit. i like to have the rod tips 6 inches above the water.

Fetmo
11-11-2009, 07:58 PM
shocker037

so do u guys like to spider rig duing the winter, if so how do u change your tatics thanks and I cant stant diet coke!lol
11-12-2009, 10:33 AM
DRPEPPER

Quote:

Originally Posted by shocker037

so do u guys like to spider rig duing the winter, if so how do u change your tatics thanks and I cant stant diet coke!lol

I am baffeled as to why in all of the pictures I see of spider rigging, the water appeers to be glass. When I get my poles rigged up and set out the gale force winds will blow.

I drink diet Cokes only in emergency situations; when for some reason I might be out of DPs. I have had to learn to like diet DPs recently. During that time I have also grown to like diet Green Tea. I hope I ain't getting too much cooth and will start eating tofu or other "good for ya stuff".

DP
11-12-2009, 12:57 PM
rockmike

Quote:

Originally Posted by shocker037

so do u guys like to spider rig duing the winter, if so how do u change your tatics thanks and I cant stant diet coke!lol

Mostly slow and deep.
11-12-2009, 08:04 PM
arkdrakehunter

Will someone please lift their pole up and take a picture of their spider rigging so we will understand how ya'll are rigging. Thanks
11-12-2009, 08:06 PM
Fishtaco

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRPEPPER

...I have also grown to like diet Green Tea. I hope I ain't getting too much cooth and will start eating tofu or other "good for ya stuff".

DP

Too much information!!! Here I was all set to like you when we finally met and you go and say something like that. Sheesh, before you know it, you're gonna be using Ms. Crappie rods and a pink Snoopy reel causes it matches your tutu.

Folks are gonna start thinking you're a banker from Mississippi if you're not careful, DP.