Spider rig set-ups

I am wanting to get a spider rig set-up for my boat. I have narrowed it down to 2, Hi-Tek and the Cumberland rigs. I have asked Jarrod about the Hi-Tek equipment and his has worked well for him but am asking if anyone has the Cumberland style. In particularly the 360 set-ups. I like aspects of both. A couple of questions about the set-ups. Is there a need to change the elevation of the main post, as in the Cumberland and does it hold? I have found that with age handled screws tend to slip since you can't get them as tight as wrenched. And also, does the rod holder clamp without slipping after a year or two? I really like the way Hi-Tek supports the main post to the boat. Looking to get 2 set-up and extra bases for the back of the boat. Thanks for any help or comments. I've done a search and have not found much on the 2 set-ups compared. Thanks again and looking forward to seeing everyone in May.

I don't spider rig much but the hi teks are pretty good rigs! I run em but never tried any others! Good luck!

I was just looking at the Cumberland 360 last night online. I actually like the ability to raise and lower the upright post. I like to lay my hands/fingers on the rods while in the racks. You will feel a lot of bites that you may never see. So being able to raise them up higher for big guys like us should help to find a comfortable height to do this. The holders on them are very similar to the Hi-Teks and Bee Ready's. Only about $15 difference in price. I would not be afraid to buy the Cumberland's. I also like their double seat base.

i don't spider rig but if you type it in the search engine you will find enough info on "rigging" to read to keep you busy until spring:)

I bought and tried 3 different kinds of rod holders before I got my Hi-Teks......Would have saved a bunch of money had I got them first. No complaints what so ever.....I love them.

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i bought and tried 3 different kinds of rod holders before i got my hi-teks......would have saved a bunch of money had i got them first. No complaints what so ever.....i love them.

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The Cumberland's will not be slipping

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I want to thank everyone for responding. And after doing a search and reading some of the threads on the Indiana board and speaking to the Cumberland people I decided to go with the Cumberland set-ups. I found out one of my concerns about how the post attaches to the base was updated to a slide fit and lock. Rather than 2 flat pieces of metal screwed together. Should get here next week. Look forward to trying it out. Thanks again.

Did you go with the 360 or tight lock style holders? The base was a concern of mine also compared to the dove tail style I have now on the Hi Teks.

I can't say yea or nay on Cumberland but all of us that have Hi-Teks are very pleased and mine are so easy to use and will NOT slip like some of the others. All you need is a half inch wrench and your good to go!!! Good luck with your new ones.

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Went with the 360 model as I did like that design and I remember you all saying it was easier system to get the rod out and set the hook. The base has been changed. I like the dovetail system HiTek and really didn't care for the flat to flat connection. I will post pictures when I get them. Thanks again everyone.

Looking forward to the pics of the base. I have been looking at the individual holders from several different companies and have a guy working on one right now to see of be can make it taller. Hard to sink over $500 into these when I see the quality of the Cumberland 360 and know how good the Hi-Tek's are. Guess I will keep looking.