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I'm knee deep in my boat restoration. I got the front deck halfway extended and halfway finished yesterday. I should start the carpet by Wednesday at the latest, then paint, decals, rewiring, install the Ulterra, etc... Whew I've got a lot left to do. Gotta hurry too....
So, to my question.
Do you guys use the same poles for spider rigging as you do pulling or pushing jigs? I'm trying to get set up with my tackle while I'm working on my boat.
Thanks.
I use staggered length rods to pull with, a 16 and 11 on each side up front and all 6.5 out the back. Or if just me I may run all my rods off the back, 16, 11, and 6.5s. Spider rigging I use all 16s.
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If regulations allow. I run up to 8 off the front 4 on right side 4 on left. Also run up to 8 out the back if someone is with me according to how well the person listens or if they are a trained longlinner . I use 14’,12’,10’,8’, on each side of the front and 12’,10’,8’,6’, out the back on each side to start with . When running that many if you get into a lot of fish you will have to put some up . When I first started I used what I had. Just old el Cheops and caught lots of fish But the longer rods have their advantages. And I’m just now getting into spider rigging. I’m going to use my 14’ rods for rigging . I have some of the pinnacle limit rods that I really like and you can get those without breaking the bank . :twocents
I use BnM Pro Staff trolling rods to pull and push crankbaits. I use BnM Capps and Colemans to spider rig with and I use BnM PWR Trollers to power troll with.
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I use B and M's 16 footers and a 9 footers off of the front and B and M's 8 footers off the back to long line with and B and M PST off the front in 14 footers to spider rig with. The reason the PST's is because of Salt water Stripe, It is the only rods that I have not broken with them on the line.
I used B-n-M PST (Pro Staff Trolling) rods to both spider and long line troll cranks and jigs. For spider rigging I use 14' and for trolling i stagger 16', 12', and 8' off both sides of the boat. PST's have good sensitivity for rigging and the back bone for trolling. Like someone mentioned, cats and stripes are a hazzard and the PST's can handle them.
I use southern crappie 14 ft heavies off the front for spider rigging and pushing. I also have a set of regular 14 for the back. For long lining I have 6 8 10 12 and 14 to stager around the boat depending on how many are fishing. Can comfortably fish 4 on the toon and 3 in my boat.
I use BnM rods for everything, and I run the same length rod (16’) for spider rigging and Power Trolling. If you can only get one set of rods, the PST’s will do everything you ask about. I do stagger my lengths when pulling cranks or jigs. I use planner boards for cranking so I use all 7-8’ rods so I can reach the board to take them off before landing the fish.
Ask 20 people and you’ll get 20 answers. It’s best to try a few of your friends poles and get what YOU like best. BnM makes a great pole for EVERY situation and their customer service is unsurpassed. They give back a lot to promote the sport also. They’ve EARNED their place at the top.
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Thanks for all the replies. Looks like a lot of good info to sort through.
I like to use the BnM PSTs for all my trolling and spider rigging needs. They can handle anything I've thrown at them and I really like the way they feel!
Brad my 14’ ers are b&m pst and they are my favorite of those that I have. I have a 16’ southern pro that I’m going to try if I ever get a chance to get back on the water. I also have several other brands that your welcome to come and try em to see how you like em!
I don't know if I'm coordinated enough to use a 10 foot long pole much less a 14 or 16. LOL I've already bought 4 10 footers. I guess I'll get 4 12's and try that, or are 10's and 12's too close in length to use pulling jigs?
Mitchell, I hope you can get back out on the water soon. You gotta show me how to do this spiderweb fishing. rotfl
Not if you don’t turn to fast. [emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by FurFlyin
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I have several different rods but my favorite are my 12 foot southern pros. Light and sensitive with enough backbone to long line or spider rig. Also Ed Dukes is a great guy to do business with and he stands behind his product
Fur I started out using 14,11,and 8 on the front and yes they do get tangled from time to time. Has a lot to do with turning speed, length of line out and radius of your turn. After you do it a while you will get a feel for what works good. It doesn’t take much of a rod to pull with. No need to spend much $ just trying it out. Use what you have and if you like it then upgrade a bit. The 11 footers I still use are B’nM West Point crappie rods, caught them on sale for $4 each several years ago. Now I wouldn’t jig, spider rig or anything else with them but to pull a couple jigs they work fine.
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I like my Bnm. But the new Jenko’s is my favorite now .
footballcoach, do you have the 122 or 122T?
Thanks for all the replies!