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How shallow do you spider rig? And how do you change your rig to adjust? As I look to fishing shallower in the coming weeks I though maybe I should ditch the double-minnow rig and go with a single jig head. Or is it better to just switch to a single pole and leave the spider rig setup for later?
I will push a single jig in shallow water in the spring. The main thing is to keep as quiet as possible. Turn off electronics, aerators, etc and only use the trolling motor sparingly when necessary. I've seen fish create a wake across the surface with their dorsal fins attacking a shallow running jig.
I caught a few fish yesterday that I could see swirl hitting my top jig in 2-3 fow. I ran a double rig, but could have honestly ran a single some times because the top hook was barely in the water. Quiet is the key as speck said, which is tough in a tin boat.
Speck & Mo Money are right on, besides the top hook hardly ever produces fish.
I'll re-rig tonight...thanks!
What size jig head you pushing shallow?? 1/8 or 1/4??
I will either use a 1/16 and a split shot about 8" above it or a 1/8 if it is calm and a 3/16 if needed. Yesterday I kept 22 from 2.5 fow.
Put all the spider rigging stuff away for a few weeks and do some pole fishing.Nothing compares to having that pole in your hand when a big fish nails it.
Pfffffffttttt! single pole all the time with 4 in the holders!Quote:
Originally Posted by Big C
Took most of my fish on the top hook at nadar last week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crappie Cruzer
I am with big c just pole fish em "THUMPAGE":biggrin
You would think being a geezer you would know it's night and day difference.Unless the pole is getting too heavy.lolQuote:
Originally Posted by satdoc1
I want to joint the single pole mafia . Please , please !
I catch every fish off of a single pole....
Capps rigs are good for shallow water. Especially with one hook trailing the weight.
I pushed a single jig with a split shot above it on 6 poles at Nada.I caught fish recently on a Popsicle Rage Tail/with a minnow on a light wire jig head with very few hang ups. If you do hang a steady pull on the jig and it bends the hook free.I was using 10lb with no break offs. Just have to re bend it. No real need for sonar since you are shallow. I use the handle of my net to see how deep I am.My 2 cents!
I have been using Wally Marshall troll-tek 1/2 oz double minnow rigs.They are more compact that store bought c&c rigs. My fishing partner tomorrow is a die hard jig man....so the right side of the boat will be pushing jigs and the left,double minnow rigs.Should be fun...stay tuned for results.We will be on Eagle most of the day fishing around the islands and the shallow flat at the south end.
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Originally Posted by MO' MONEY
I know what you mean. I never hook two rods to one lure.:Rofl Have a great day all and a good catch also.
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Originally Posted by MO' MONEY
Now if your talking pole fishing, I always use 8 to 10lb Spiderwire lo-vis greenwith the Comal oval float & Bead and the Gremlin ¼ oz Bull-Shot weight.Finish off with a sharp cam-action hook and minnow. Specially for the next month.