Everybody has slightly different preferences.....Whatever you use will seem a bit foreign at first but give it some time and you can get used to anything within reason.Use what fits you and you have confidence in...I like 16' PST's for most fishing but with light weights/shallow water go to 16' BGJP's... Single polling I like 12' ers...Each of us are a bit different....Use what you like and enjoy your fishin'...