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How to Make a Spider Rigging

Spider rigging is a great way to increase your odds of catching more fish, especially crappie.

Spider rigs are often constructed of metal rod holders attached to a horizontal rod, which is mounted on a vertical rod to the boat. Most spider rigs are not permanent and can be removed by unscrewing them from a base-plate on the boat. They are constructed of various materials, but most are made from PVC or lightweight metal. PVC is an excellent material to use in creating a spider rig because it is relatively inexpensive, very durable, lightweight and easy to cut.

Things You'll Need

1 ½-inch PVC pipe
Metal rod holders
PVC T-connector
1 ½-inch PVC caps
1 ½ -inch Male PVC pipe thread
1 ½-Inch Floor flange fitting
1-inch drywall screws
Cordless drill
PVC pipe glue
3/8-inch Drill bit
3/8-inch by 2-inch Screws
3/8-inch Wing nuts
Hacksaw

Instructions

- 1
  Locate the area in your boat where you want to install your spider rigging, typically in the front or rear.
- 2
  Position the 1 1/2-inch floor flange fitting at the selected spot and use the cordless drill secure it to the floor with four 1-inch drywall screws.
- 3
  Use the hacksaw to cut one piece of 1 ½-inch PVC pipe 28-inches long for the upright pipe.
- 4
  Use PVC pipe glue to glue the 1 ½-inch male PVC pipe thread to the end of the pipe cut in Step 3.
- 5
  Use the hacksaw to cut two 12-inch pieces of 1 ½-inch PVC for the vertical arms.
- 6
  Use PVC pipe glue to glue the two 12-inch PVC pipes into the PVC T-connector and glue two 1 ½-inch PVC caps on each end.
- 7
  Drill two holes spaced approximately equally in each of the 12-inch PVC pipes using the cordless drill and 3/8-inch drill bit. Insert 3/8-inch by 2-inch screws through the metal rod holders and through the pipes. Attach screws to the pipes with 3/8-inch wing nuts on the underside.
- 8
  Glue the 28-inch upright PVC pipe into the PVC T-connector.
- 9
  Screw the 1 ½-inch male PVC pipe thread end of the upright PVC pipe into the floor flange.

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