I've always fished with 14' trolling rods, but that was out of my bigger boat. Since I've rigged my 16' war eagle up for spyder rigging off the front the 14' rods are just kind of a hassle to store and transport in a smaller boat. They are up in my trolling motor and just in the way. What's everyone's thoughts on switching to 12' rods? I know longer is better, but would I lose that many bites with a 12' vs a 14'?