I used B-n-M PST (Pro Staff Trolling) rods to both spider and long line troll cranks and jigs. For spider rigging I use 14' and for trolling i stagger 16', 12', and 8' off both sides of the boat. PST's have good sensitivity for rigging and the back bone for trolling. Like someone mentioned, cats and stripes are a hazzard and the PST's can handle them.