First off, what are your needs
We dont have any regulation for an angler fishing with multiple lures or multiple hooks. In addition to Arkansas, other states that allow the five-lure version of the Alabama rig include Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Idaho, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Florida, Connecticut, Texas, North Carolina, Michigan and New York, according to spokesmen for those states fisheries departments
But at the same time, you want the rod to be long enough that it gives you plenty of control over the fish and allows you to have enough reach out from your swim that you are able to keep it away from any snags protruding from the bank, such as brambles, trailing branches from overhanging trees, reedbeds, and the like
A high quality super-smooth braid that is reliable
Whether youre working deep structure or cruising open water, learn your gear, test your settings, and let your drag help you close the deal