Thread: Spider rigging

Can't go wrong with what Gabowman and Stump told ya...the only thing I'll add is sometimes when the wind is calm I'll use splitshots above the jig, I think I can detect bites better than when I use large weights on the bottom of the rig. I also use 6#test and I really like the hi-viz yellow Vicious line it works for all kinds of trolling and nightstalking. Also, consider using rods of different lengths to stagger your lines (to prevent some tangling). Just my 2 cents worth. Good luck........Burdawg

I use 6 lb. test with a big piece of split shot about a foot above the bottom hook. Sometimes if i'm fishing in deep water i might use 2 hooks per pole. For jig size i perfer the 1/32 oz., no bigger than 1/16 oz. for me. I like to fish slow enough were my lines stay vertical all the time.

Thanks for the great feedback. I have been doing some research and kinda like this rig (see below article). Do any of you use this particular rig?

Spider Rigging for Crappie

Thanks

That's a good rig to get you started and the more you spider rig you will change thing to fit you better. I use my weight on the bottom, with the rig shown you will get hung up before you feel the bottom. It's great if there is no trees, stumps or brush where you fish. The main thing is to get started and you will learn the ''what to do's and what not to do's.''

Is that the same as a ky rig?

You'll find that at times live bait will produce more fish than jigs or jigs tipped with minnows. I've used rigs like the one youre looking at and the minnows on hooks will tangle using that rig. Also, as SH mentioned, if youre fishing water where there's a possibility of brush/stumps you'll hang ALOT more. In those situations you can change your rigging to Carolina (or Ky.) style with the weight on the bottom and use the weight like a "feeler". Usually when a pole gradually pulls down (and the line's going backwards) your weight is over brush. Usually just lifting the pole straightens it out. If I were to rig leaders and jigs off of swivels or three-ways, I'd use a lighter leader line in case of hanging you'll break that leader and hopefully only loose one jig or hook at a time. Really...there's no scientific way of riggings. There are no rights and wrongs. It's all about experience and you can get that only from being out there trying. The benefits of a site like we have here helps eliminate what has worked and hasnt worked for people with a bit of experience, but still try different rigs and setups until you find what you like fishing. Once you get your poles and holders set up youre ready to get out there and get started. The beauty of spider rigging is you can fish 3' deep or 30' deep. Wherever you see the fish holding is where you fish your hooks. By spider rigging you keep your hooks right in their faces until they decide to do one of two things....either take the bait or go somewhere else.

Well, I am all set to go spider-rigging on Lake Murray bright and early tomorrow morning. I know the weather is going to be great, I just hope the fish cooperate a little. Reading all the recent reports on here make me wonder if maybe I ought to do long-lining instead. It appears that most of the more successful guys have been LL'ing moreso than SR'ing. I guess that if one doesn't work I can try the other.

Thank all of you the responded to my inquiry, you have been a big help.

Good Fishin!