I like to "Pull". It is more comfortable in the boat. You can spread out and walk around in the boat instead of sitting spider rig style up front. More like pleasure boating. Way more room. 4 people can easily get a chance to man a rod or two so its more fun for the family instead of 2 at a time up front. If you do get snagged it is much safer on the rods in that they pull off the spool and not double and triple the rod over when pushing. Most importantly everyone can get under the bimini top where as when up on the front deck few biminis cover that far.

I use one ounce weights about 3 feet above the crankbait. This cuts the amount of line out way down. Makes turning easier. Less hang ups tangles line wraps etc. Faster reeling in and out etc. To each his own. Plus it makes me feel like we are fishing like the guys on Wicked Tuna.