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Approximate weights that you use while Slow Trolling/ Spider Rigging. It took me a while to find my favorite weights for my rods and preferred speed. I tend to like 3/4 for slow speeds or 1oz for the faster with either a 1/32 or 1/16th oz jig on my 2 hook/bait rigs.
I like to load up my poles with around 1/2 oz above my jigs that are usually 1/16 to 1/8 oz.
After many years of fishing different setups spider rigging I like a 1/2 to 3/4 oz. weight. I never move fast while rigging so 90% of the time I will use a 1/2 oz.
I started out with a 1 oz weight under a hook (drop shot style) and have never seen a reason to change. That being said...I'm currently rigged with 1/2 oz weight with a 1/8 bare jig 12" below the weight and plan on using meat on the hooks.
1/2
1/2
I've used 1/2 oz mostly. Currently using 1/4 oz. I've been experimenting some lately. I am curious to see if the lighter weight helps me to detect more subtle bites. My theory is that less aggressive fish may hold on a bit longer with less resistance (lighter sinker). Jury's still out IMO.
I find that if I "load" my poles up with the slightly heavier weight, 1/2 vs 1/4, I detect more of the "subtle" bites when they unload the bend in the pole tip. Lots of times I'll never see anything but the tip straighten out when the fish picks up the bait.
As light as the wind or current will allow. 1/2-3 oz. when normal spider riggin.
I like a large weight in the summer months so I can power troll faster. Have used up to an 8 oz. weight and up to 5 baits (where legal) at up to 1.5 mph. The best rods for power trolling (pushing) are the HT fiberglass rods that extend out, with the reel seat clip. ( B&M and other company's make the same rod. B&M calls it a Black Widow I think, can't remember). We take a 16'er and cut off a foot, then re insert the tip inside the hollow rod with gorilla glue. We also remove the last eye that slides.
You can cover lots of water, and still slow down on the fish when you locate them. Works great for pushin cranks too.
PS. We also unscrew the butt of the rod and run a 3/4" OD piece of PVC in it so we can get it in and out of our rod holders easier. This setup has tons of leverage, and can lift the 8oz. weight and 2-3 keeper crappie at a time without killin your arm. Only 2 baits per rod in MS. now though.
Although this style is new to me and I have only done it a few times, I find a 1/2oz weight works best for me.
I use 1oz for trolling jigs and 3oz for pushing cranks
I mainly fish a river with current spider rigging a drop shot rig and i use a 3/4 wt. on bottom of line. I have experimented with a lot of different wts. and the 3/4 has worked out the best for me. BB
I mostly use the 1 oz sinkers. Try to trolled at .5 or .6 mph.
LittleJohn
5/8oz. Snake n da brush for single hook rig
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Ditto for me.Quote:
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When spider rigging, how high should the pole holders be from the boat floor. I have a G3 Eagle 176 and am getting ready to start trolling when the water temp drops. I use Attwood 10" 5 degree pole holders. I will be buying new driftmaster spider rigs in the next few weeks. Should I get the 10 inch model or the 18 inch mode?. Keep in mind that the pole holders have 10" shafts and not 4".
I like my rod holder high enough that I don't bang my knees against the rod butts as I'm spinning back and forth in my seat
Rickie
Most of the time I use a half ounce
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1 1/2 oz or 2 oz pushing minnows or jigs and 5 oz for cranks.
1/2 oz
3/4 oz. for me.
3/8 oz for a 14ft PST. Just the right bend at tip with a 1/16oz jighead!
1/2-3/4 oz for all my spider rigging needs.
3/8 if wind allows, 1/2 or 3/4 if needed.
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3/4 is my all around go to weight
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1/2 oz for most setups
2 oz on the 12' crappie maxx rods and 1 oz on the 14' rods
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6-10' B&M black widow poles with 1/4 oz.weight and sometimes even smaller, 14# Cajun red line, 2/0 eagle claw light Aberdeen hooks with a big fat minnow. Sometimes with a float and most of the time without just tight lining, slow trolling and enjoying life out on the water. Works for me whether I catch a fish or not.:fish
1/2 ounce most of the time for me.
1/2oz typically for traditional spider rigging.
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1/2 oz for me too.
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1/2
1/2 and sometimes 3/4 depending on wind
After a 6 year poll, 1/2 oz still in the lead.....
I hope I remember that I voted when it comes around in another six years! [emoji4]Quote:
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1/2 ounce sinker what I used the most.
LittleJohn
3/8 to 3/4 depending on wind and depth.
Jim
1oz 95% of the time!!!
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1) I wonder if 1/2 oz will still lead when this thread gets bumped in 2052.Quote:
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2) I hope I'm still alive to see it.
At least three members (so far) did not remember. :biggrinQuote:
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