It it is the same technique with trolling speed being the difference in some folks opinion. Basically speaking, tight lining, pushing, and spider rigging allows the fishermen to present his baits at precise depths, while trolling as slow, or as fast, (depending on lead size) as he wishes. Fishing over brush or structure is done simply by adjusting amount of line let out. Turning the boat on a dime can be done effortlessly without line tangles. If the fish are deep, or slow to bite, no technique is better. Tight lining is by far the number one preferred tournament technique employed by the majority of tournament anglers, during most major events for the above mentioned reasons.

Quote Originally Posted by brettw View Post
Since you're on the subject,
Why would you chose to push vs pulling jigs?
Tight lining and spider rigging is the same thing, right?