How to Rig a Crappie Boat
Crappie are a game fish pursued by fisherman throughout the U.S. and southern Canada. Many crappie fisherman use boats to help find and catch the fish. A highly effective way to rig a boat to catch crappie is called spider rigging. This rig involves setting up the boat to use several rods to troll bait and lures through the water at slow speeds. Most any crappie fisherman can set up a boat with spider rigging.
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Things You'll Need
- Electric trolling motor
- Cordless drill and bits
- Screwdrivers
- T-bar rod holder
- Fish finder
- Two fishing chairs
- Landing net holder
- Long-handled landing net
Instructions
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Install a bow-mounted electric trolling motor to your boat. Use a drill to make pilot holes for the motor mount. Mount the motor with the hardware provided and a screwdriver. Attach the trolling motor power cord to the boat battery.
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Mount an electronic fish finder at the bow of the boat in a location that is easily viewable by all fishermen. Use the hardware provided by the fish finder manufacturer. Attach the transducer to the base of the trolling motor. Connect the transducer wire to the fish finder and the power cable to the boat battery.
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Mount two T-bar rod holders at the bow of the boat. Place the base of each T-bar 3 to 5 feet from the bow on opposite sides of the boat. Use a drill, screwdriver and hardware provided to mount the T-bar.
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Attach two fishing seats in the bow of the boat. Position the seats side-by-side making sure to allow adequate room for fisherman. Attach the seats using the cordless drill, screws and a screwdriver.
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Install a landing net holder. Position the holder so all anglers have access to the net. Place the long-handled net in the holder.
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Tips & Warnings
Attaching the fish finder transducer to the base of the trolling motor makes sure the fish finder is always looking directly at the spot being fished.
Purchase rods of different lengths. Different length rods will ensure fewer line tangles and spread lures over a wider area, helping to catch more fish.
Crappie have very soft mouths and need to be landed with a net. Long-handled nets allow landing a fish when standing at any position in the boat.
Different localities allow use of different numbers of rods per fisherman. Take care to fully understand the game laws of the area being fished.
