Like others have said, each preferancse will be different, depending on your comfort zone...for me I was pleased and comfortable with the Hi-Teks rod holders, which is sold by a sponsor here and can be ordered thru Grizzly Jig. I use B&M PST 14ft, which for me is the right combo...Whatever you decide, as long as your comfortable, having fun and catching slabs it's the right combo..Good Luck