I'm not arguing..... I'm sure you guys are right.

Those answers fit for spider rigging. What about "long lining" (what I call trolling)? Seems my set up would work maybe for that. If I install the new ones close to each of the existing ones, there'd be two rods fairly close together.

Hmmm.

I spend too much time trying to jury rig stuff, I guess.

I am in process of doing a rebuild of an old 14' aluminum jon boat. I may get these and use 'em on that boat if they don't work here.

Hmmm. Still cogitating.

Thanks for the input.......it helps to run my crazy ideas by those less crazy than I.