Rod Recommendations For Spider Rigging (Newbie)

Hello all, I am a newbie here. I went out this past weekend for my first ever spider rigging trip. I had a blast to say the least! That is the good news...... but the bad news is now I need my own stuff, lol. I'm getting my boat setup to take me and my son but looking for recommendations on rods. I will have 8 rod holders and I have two 10 footers already. I have enough reels that will suffice as well but what name brand and length rods (models please) do I need to get to complete my setup and get started? Some of my buddies have B&M's while others have Mr. Crappie rods. I'm not looking to break the bank but just some good solid recommendations. Thanks in advance!

B&M Rods
Scroll down to the Pro Staff Trolling rod. That's what I like I use 10' to 14' Also Grizzly Jig is sponsor for the Crappie.Com Shindig at KY Lake.

Welcome to the site Mcdenny........... Since you will be spiderrigging i would suggest atleast 12' rods. I like using 14's myself. As far as brands, Just about any will do. Brands would be more of what you prefer and afford. I like the BnM Capps and Colemans. Light enough tips but enough back bone for whatever hits it. The handles are longer so the set in the holders better without the reel hitting anything. Also i use 16' as well. Especially during the spawn when your in 3ft or less of water. The further out the bait is away from the boat, the less likely you will spook any fish. The only other thing about rods is this or any equipment . People who starting out spidderrigging trys to keep their cost down when buying equipment. Which i agree with. I did it. But, i bought rods, holders and ect...Then turn around a year or so later bought diff and better ones, and a couple more years did it again. I wished i would have researched it more back then and bought the good stuff first, i would have saved alot more money :biggrin.


Sending you a pm on maybe saving you some $$.

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Go to Grizzly jig site and get you a set of 12 ft Pinnacal limit poles 4 for 60.00 and you can extras at the discounted price after that. Great starter poles.

I really like my Ozarks. Pm or give me a call if you wanna talk any further. Don't buy cheap just think of it like a bass rod...:Rofl

Also for holders goto cumberlandcrappie.com and give Terry a call which is the best way to get in touch with him.

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Also for holders goto cumberlandcrappie.com and give Terry a call which is the best way to get in touch with him.

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Yep, Terry gettin me set up! He is just down the road from mom and dad.

Where did you get your Ozarks?

I just realized I have some unspent Cabelas and Bass Pro Shop Gift cards from Christmas and my birthday, so I would like to use these towards a few rods. I looked on both websites last night and didn't really see much of interest. Of course it is hard to pick a rod over the internet..... Might have to make a trip if someone has any recommendations from those two retailers. Thanks for all the emails about suggestions too!

Monday road trip....:biggrin

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I just realized I have some unspent Cabelas and Bass Pro Shop Gift cards from Christmas and my birthday, so I would like to use these towards a few rods. I looked on both websites last night and didn't really see much of interest. Of course it is hard to pick a rod over the internet..... Might have to make a trip if someone has any recommendations from those two retailers. Thanks for all the emails about suggestions too!

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I like my 12 ft Bass Pro Tightline specials. I just bought two 14ft rods to go with them. That gives me 6 rods up front to spider rig. I plan on using the 14 footers in the middle above the TM. I use Mitchell Avanti reels that I bought from Walmart with all of them.

I have six Crappie Maxx from Bass Pro that are 12 ft long I use when I fish brush.

I just started crappie fishing last year, the more experienced folks may use different stuff from me. Like you, just learning and loving all the time I get to spend on the water.

Regards,
Terry Gordon

Crappie Max would be my next choice. 14-16'

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I use Marshal Tightline specials. Have had good luck with them. Only one broken tip because of my wife. I DID keep my mouth shut though. I just keep getting smarter with age.

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I use Marshal Tightline specials. Have had good luck with them. Only one broken tip because of my wife. I DID keep my mouth shut though. I just keep getting smarter with age.

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Is that the same as Crappie Maxx Tightline specials now?

When I bought them they were Wally Marshal branded. I did get them from Bass Pro.

Well, all the gift cards are spent, lol. I went with the following:

2 - 12ft Crappie Maxx Tightline special
1 - 14ft Crappie Maxx Tightline special
2 - 14ft Ozark Pro Series Trolling
1 - 16ft Ozark Pro Series Trolling

Thanks to all for your help and input!

and now the tweeking will start! After a season or so, a reel or maybe someone will have a rod that will catch your eye and you'll make a change here and there. Atleast that's how it happened for me. Now i'm down to four rods and those are enough to keep me as happy and as busy as I care to be. As I scour the edges of the channels seeking for that next thump that we all dream of just before we fall asleep the night before the next fishing trip, I lay there thinking of all those things that are left undone till the morning. Did I plug the charger in, is my thermos clean, did I put the rod holder in the car the last time out, will they still be on that same stump line tomorow? Denney if you stick with it long enough you'll have many other demons that will keep you awake other than "which rods do I get". May you find as much joy in the catch and all the friends you will make thru the years as I have. Enjoy!

Russ