Looked pretty funny parking my boat out front of the house with snow still covering part of the street when we got home! If I can ask one more question, I noticed several guys with 16' rods and am wanting to go to them from my cheap 14' HT rods (broke two setting the hook). Most of the rods were in complete "u" shape without breaking, any brand prefered or action? I don't want to buy crap now that I enjoy spider riggin so much! Thanks again.