Hey Billy.... fish were from private lake in Hot Springs Village. I generally only troll with 2 lines out, 'cause if you are pulling over structure holding crappie it is easy to get hung up or, if you get it right, to hook up two fish at a time. You spider men have got to be good to keep as many lines in the water as you do without tangles and hang ups! I too often get in trouble with just 2. Your stick steer should be fine for longlining.... been thinking about getting one.