Thread: Which one SI or DI ?

Originally Posted by crappielimits

I don't think you are truly understanding Spider Rigging! You are not moving when over the fish. I basically see fish/structure and let wind/current drift me back over them. You want your lines at a 90 degree angle to the rod. This keeps them as close to straight down allowing for depth control. Maybe you are thinking of pushing or long lining?

The people that I see using multiple long rods out the front of their boats around here are using the TM to move themselves around stump beds and spawning flats. That might not be spider rigging, but thats what I call it.

Spider rigging is a term given to any multiple rod system for crappie. It typically looks like a spider and 8 rods is common for two fishermen. Thus, the spider! It can be broken into different methods. Commonly, long lining, pushing, and tightlining(called spider rigging).

Long lining, you casts baits behind the boat and pull with the trolling motor. This is also called pulling by some for this reason. Usually involves faster speeds of .6 to 1.4 MPH for jigs. It also can be done with crank baits at even faster speeds.

Pushing, you have all rods in front of the trolling motor and weighted down. These baits are held down by heavier weights to maintain depth at higher speeds. The rods typically are loaded or arched. Speeds from .3 to .7 are most common, but some may go even faster. I remember a team at a tournament using 4 ounce weights on a rough day, while drifting over 2+MPH to cover a flat.

Tightlining, commonly called spider rigging, is similar to pushing. The rods are out the front and weight is used to maintain depth. Weights tend to be lighter as does speeds. Rods May or may not be loaded depending on conditions and presentation. This can be a very light bite and you need to see tip action. Typically, you bump your trolling motor on to move against the wind and let off when over structure or fish. You want to keep baits right in the fishes face for lethargic fish. Normally, you would not exceed .5 MPH as you are trying to stay right over the fish. You only move to new structure. Some May use corks with this method in shallower water. This probably, the most common method of the bunch and maybe why many call it spider rigging.