I do it all the time. Push and pull--push 8 long rods up front, and pull 2 - 4 out of the back. I normally go .3 to 1 mph depending on battery strength, and wind strength and direction. The only problem is that I can only look one direction at a time. I always feel like I am missing a bite when watching the front poles, and vice-versa when watching the back poles. However, I am always pulling at least 2, when pushing out front. I catch a bunch of fish, a lot of the time.