Spider Rigging- Different Length Rods?

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11-07-2017, 11:29 AM
knox_frog

Spider Rigging- Different Length Rods?

So I’m thinking of trying my hand at spider rigging and I was wondering if there was any necessity to have the same length rods for pushing out the front. Being a long-liner, I do have quite a few longer rods that I can use, but as I’m just trying this out, I was hoping to not have to buy another set of rods at first as I don’t have enough of any one size since I stagger my rods (and in case I don’t stick with it - God knows I already have enough rods for 10 or 12 people). I’ve done quite a bit of reading into spider rigging and am familiar with set-ups, rod lengths, etc and I can’t find any reason I couldn’t use different lengths (I.e. 12’s and 14’s), but I thought I’d ask the experts out there in case there’s something I’m missing. Thanks!

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11-07-2017, 12:12 PM
1187mg

12 and 14s will be just fine.

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11-07-2017, 12:17 PM
Cray

I have used 8,10 and 12's mixed with good results. No reason to buy more rods.
11-07-2017, 12:35 PM
trypman1

What Cray said. theysaid
11-07-2017, 12:41 PM
trypman1

I need to add- running your TM spooks fish. Let off as much as possible.
11-07-2017, 03:38 PM
chadwiggins

Quote:

Originally Posted by trypman1

I need to add- running your TM spooks fish. Let off as much as possible.

Was spider rigging Saturday in 10 to 15 fow with 10' rods fishing at 6 to 8 feet....couldnt keep the poles in the water. Im not a big believer in this.
11-07-2017, 04:07 PM
algenco

Any excuse to buy more rods
11-07-2017, 11:58 PM
rnvinc

Use the longest rods you have in front of the TM ...

Rickie
11-08-2017, 06:40 AM
RogerA

theysaid
11-08-2017, 12:05 PM
knox_frog

Quote:

Originally Posted by algenco

Any excuse to buy more rods

Seems I haven’t had a shortage of excuses. Problem is I’m running out of space.

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11-09-2017, 06:02 AM
Herewego

Go slow enough to keep lines out of trolling motor and lines getting tangled up.

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11-09-2017, 10:02 PM
2boatjoe

You should go about .3 to .4 mph that is a good starting point.

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11-10-2017, 04:44 PM
crappie cowboy

I use 14 and 12 foot pst, and have never had any trouble. I've caught my biggest crappie sitting still after coming to a stop after bumping the trolling motor forward. So I'd suggest slow as possible in the winter. :fish