Effective in warm and cold seasons, the tactic of spider rigging spreads multiple baits across a broad area to offer locate scattered fish. (David A. Brown photo)
By David A. Brown, OutdoorChannel.com
A brush pile bristling like a decorated Christmas tree with fat fish – now that's a crappie angler's dream. Nice when they're bunched up, but whenever you're chasing scattered crappie, you'll do well to slow down, rack a bunch of rods off the bow and drop a buffet of baits. It's called spider rigging and it's a great way to cover water and locate your quarry.
From channel edges, to stake beds, to scattered brush, pulling a generous spread of baits past likely haunts is a great way to locate those little freckled boogers.
"The key when the fish are scattered is covering as much water as you can," Tennessee crappie pro Mark Williams said. "Changing water conditions...