I Use 12 And 14 Footers In Front And Back... Had A Few 16 Footers But Way To Long For My 18 Foot Boat And Ackward To Handle... I Use 1/2 Oz To 3/4 Oz Egg Sinkers On The Kentucky Lake Rigs... A Few 3/8 Egg Sinkers If Going To Use To 1/8 Or 1/16 Ounce Jig Heads Instead Of Hooks For Minners... I Have 2 Driftmasters T250 S Up Front And Like Them A Lot.. Have A Homemade Welded Rig In Back That Swivels On The Seat Post And Works Ok... I Usually Fish 6 To 8 Up Front And Thats Enough For Me... I Do Like To Have A Frosty Beverage In My Hand And Relax When Im Out There.. And The Old Man Likes 3 Or 4 In Back... Kentucky Lake And Reelfoot 12 Footers Are Nice, But I Fish A Few Strip Pits And Like That Extra Length Because They Can Become Clear In A Hurry And Especially On Sunny Day