Welcome to the site Mcdenny........... Since you will be spiderrigging i would suggest atleast 12' rods. I like using 14's myself. As far as brands, Just about any will do. Brands would be more of what you prefer and afford. I like the BnM Capps and Colemans. Light enough tips but enough back bone for whatever hits it. The handles are longer so the set in the holders better without the reel hitting anything. Also i use 16' as well. Especially during the spawn when your in 3ft or less of water. The further out the bait is away from the boat, the less likely you will spook any fish. The only other thing about rods is this or any equipment . People who starting out spidderrigging trys to keep their cost down when buying equipment. Which i agree with. I did it. But, i bought rods, holders and ect...Then turn around a year or so later bought diff and better ones, and a couple more years did it again. I wished i would have researched it more back then and bought the good stuff first, i would have saved alot more money .


Sending you a pm on maybe saving you some $$.