Rod holders are a personal decision, I've got Driftmasters and like 'em, others like the spyder or hi-tec, it's expensive to test 'em all out but maybe some friends will let you try their different brands/styles. Recommend a TM with variable speed, NOT a 5 speed model, as you'll need the ability to adjust speed ever so slightly depending on the day, and a good gps to monitor your speed.