I am in a stick steer and have found 4 poles is about all I want out; even with guest. DO NOT start out in Conway unless you are in the pool. I had 8 poles out in Dardenelle last spring with 3 adults and did well. The problem with too many out with guest is they don't understand "reel em up fast" when somebody gets hung up.
I have grown fond of Jerry's minner critters when using minners. I only use one one each pole about 16" below an egg and swivel. Some people use two or more.
Can't beat experience. Just do it.
DP
I am a heterosexual male. 2 Chronicles 7:14
"If my people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land."