okuma cold water rods Coldwater Wireline High Speed CW-303DS Trolling Reel : Sports & Outdoors these rods are designed to tackle the toughest of trolling challenges with ease Okuma Cold Water Trolling Series

The Original Rooster Tail A bait nearly forgotten by most bass fishermen, the Rooster Tail is perfect for fall fishing around an abundance of shad

The roll cast is a perfect choice

If the hole is still too small, you can progressively make the hole bigger and repeat the fit test until you achieve the perfect size

You don't need to make things worse, when someone trips on the rod, steps on the line, or tangles it in a bush

Im guessing it would make very little difference, because probably we overhype fishing getting spooked by line (yes, I understand there are certain applications where a special leader is needed)