Is it just a personal preference thing to keep the rod tips low? I kind of like them up a bit so I can really see the tips good as I sit back in my recliner in the shade.

I do let out a little bit of extra line, like 10 ft or so, to account for the higher rod tip. I also like the higher rod tip as it seems to make it a little easier for landing fish, you can see all the other lines really well.

I'm just curious if there is a specific reason that some guys like low rod tips.

Do you think the higher rod tips are costing me any fish?

Here's how I do it: