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I've always been a single poler, but I am wanting to set up a good spider rig system to try out. I am fishing out of a Lowe Stinger 175. What would you all recommend for holders and how to set it up. If any of you have a Stinger set up, it would be awesome to get a chance to see one so post pics if you wouldn't mind or message me and I'll come look in person. Thanks in advance for all the help. Josh
The best advise any of us can give you is to get in the boat with someone that is set up to spider rig, see what you like and what you dont.
Next is make it comfortable for you in your boat.
As far as rod holders well thats a big ole can of worms, I use SpyderLoks I got from EZ Poleholder in the Sponsor Classifieds here. I cant say they are the best but can say they are the best I have used, adjustments are easy peazy and they are solid as a rock. There are some cheaper and there are some more expesive but they are doing an awesome job on my rig.
So much becomes involved when setting up for spider rigging, place to have bait close, depth finder where you can reach it easy, place for the net, racks easy to reach but out of the way when getting in and out of the boat at the ramp.
Good luck.
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/showt...your-Boats-off
Go here and look through all the pictures. Several have spider rig set ups that are on boats similar to yours. Also check out the boat rigging thread under Mechanics board.
Everything Rees said also.
Like others have said, each preferancse will be different, depending on your comfort zone...for me I was pleased and comfortable with the Hi-Teks rod holders, which is sold by a sponsor here and can be ordered thru Grizzly Jig. I use B&M PST 14ft, which for me is the right combo...Whatever you decide, as long as your comfortable, having fun and catching slabs it's the right combo..Good Luck:fish
Wish I was home... I have a Lowe Stinger 180w. What ever you do DON'T BUY THE Tite Lock Black Widows! They are stout but you won't have ANY PLACE to store them in that Stinger. My next set will be the Hi-Teks.
I just started spider rigging last month, was a 1 pole tightliner. I went with a guy 1 time that really knows what he is doing. I have an Alumacraft that is similar to yours. I temporarily mounted my Hi-techs on 3/4" plywood until I figured out where to mount them permanently. I even sat on a metal folding chair once until I had in my mind where to mount. Good luck.
Great Stuff guys! How about length of poles. I was thinking 2 12'ers on each side and 4 14'ers across the front?
I personally don't see any advantage to having different length poles when spider rigging if I was having to buy new poles anyway. I would buy them all the same length, either 12 or 14 footers. Go with the HiTek rod holders.Quote:
Originally Posted by KYLAKESLABS
I have 4 12'ers already and will need to buy 4 more which is why I was thinking about putting 14s up front.
I swapped from 12's to 14's last yr. Best move I've made in a long time. 14's all the way.Quote:
Originally Posted by KYLAKESLABS
I want everything the same.
Cumberland Crappie Rodholders works good for me.
Set your boat up so that you don't have to get out of your seat for anything...(especially if you have cable steer)...
That goes for poles, tackle, net, livewell, live bait (if used), lunch, pliers, coffee...
Never leave the TM unattended ...(unless you're spider riggin by drifting with the wind...or you have electric steer TM)...
Rickie
I have a lowe stinger 195 I am run hitek with 14' bnm's and love them I will try to post a pic tomorrow. I live in Nicholsaville if you wish to see them and my setup
i agree, make everything so it is in arms reach. also, i like my rod holders taller than normal so you are looking more down the pole and not over the top of them. I think it is easier to see bites when using long poles. I dont really like the T bar rod holders because they dont seem to be strong enough for what i like so i made my own rod holders. they are taller and strong enough you can hang on. but they are not real user friendly as far as taking from down and put back up. and pole length i use 16 footers and tring out a 20 footer.
Lake Talquin lodge in Florida has some nice rod holders. They have a web site if you can't find them on their site just call and ask for Pat.
Cumberland. Hi-Teks you will be happy with eather one .stay with one size rods. Easy to set an easy to store..different size rods in the boat can be a mess. Stay away from drift master .got one I would almost give away.
I got cumberland 360 now and may move them to the back I'm going to get spyder locks for the front for sure,maybe get them at spring camp
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Originally Posted by Wiskers
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Wouldnt it be sumpin to break them SpyderLoks in on a Nader 3 pounder!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by clfarms1
I spider rig and long line troll. My personal preference are three items. I use ezt pole perch (double seat rig) Hi-tek rod holders. And last a raised depth finder stand from hi-tek. I love the depth finder stand as you can see it with ease and make adjustments with out standing on your head. Every thing is in reach from my seat. Also added drink holders to hitek rodholder upright to keep drinks from turning over and in reach of seat.
Dwight, I did the same thing. I put Rodger's Handie Holders on both my Hi-Tec uprights.Quote:
Originally Posted by dwightparks
http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/RG-2200.htm
And here's a pic :
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It functions very well for holding a drink can, scent bottle, & a couple of tools (as pictured in the drawing in the link). It also has four tabs with holes for hanging baits in them, but I added some sections of Pool Noodle for that purpose.
... cp :kewl
Pappy, when I fist saw that pic, I thought he's trying to keep them from sinking if they go overboard. I was curious why they would ever go overboard as mine are rock-solid. That is a great idea since I usually end every trip with a floor full of baits I have changed out or taken off. It's not so bad with single hook jigheads but when your are trying to avoid carpet full of Bandits, it goes to a new level. I use a lot of pipe-wrap insulation with the holes already down the center and the sticky edges. I would think that would work great in that application.
All these things make fishing so much more comfortable. I use pipe foam wrap from lowe's for holding jigs hooks ect. Pool noodles look like they would work as good. Also crappiepappy congrats on man of the year as I have always enjoyed your post and information. Hope to meet someday.
This is my setup on my Lowe st195 these are hitek holders. My depthfinder is also mounted on a hiteck stand. I have 4 sets of these 2 more on back with a add- a- seat. 4 people can fish. I have 2 bases mounted on each side of boat soAttachment 146155Attachment 146157 I can pull also. The depth finder uses same base and has room to put a rod holder behind it so I can run 3 off the front with 12 rods. And it keeps your depth finder in the middle at rod level so both fisherman can see it without looking down.
Mrdux, i may get a chance tomorrow but i will post some pics of a couple things i did with pool noodles. I use them now also on my rod holders for holding jigs/crank baits. They work great. But i also use them for pre-rigging for cranks and for using jigs. The hooks go in and out of them easy but at the same time they hold in there good.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrdux
My HiTek set up is very similar to HBH's but I have my HB788Di on a tall RAM mount in the center so I can move the screen angle up front or let the unit all the way down to the floor for long rides or trailering. I use 6 pairs of bases from the very front to very back of my boat since my HiTeks are used for spider rigging, longline trolling, pulling and pushing cranks and anything else I might need them for like catfishing.
Mr Dux I have done the same installing several sets of bases. We use them for everything. I have a seat for the middle and 3 can cat fish out of the boat. I also added knobs on my hiteks to replace the bolts.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrdux
Same as mine. I'm afraid I won't be able to get the holders as tight as I would like using knobs. My neck injury left me with numbness and weakness in my hands most of the time. I custom built tools that have a 1/2 inch socket welded to 1" flat stock that I keep on bungee cord on the front and back holders. I know they aren't going anywhere when tightened with those.Quote:
Originally Posted by High Bridge Hooker