that is what I prefer also, I have always used homemade rod holders and I am looking to buy some. I am looking at the 5 degree driftmasters and the 0 degree hills rod holders. I like the hills because they are cheaper, but I am worried that at 0 degrees my poles will droop into the water. I may try the hills and if they dont work I might be able to bend them to what ever angle I need.