I space an arms length apart usually. I try to keep the same colors on the same rod as it is easier to keep up with what's catching fish and why! I only deviate from this when I am searching for a slow pattern. Be sure and use a loop knot with a 2 to 3 inch leader. I like the heavier jig first, but primarily can fish from 4-12 foot down fine with double 1/16ths. A 1/8 and 1/32 will go down to 15 foot. After that at Talquin you need to be tightlining.