I always put my rods in holders. I just drop my lights down right beside the boat about two ft. deep and use three poles. 10', 6', and 5' ul rod at all different depths. This way, your fishing directly inside the light beam, on the edge of the beam, and just outside the beam. I usually catch fish on each pole at some point during the night. Pay close attention to your line and your rod tips, if one pole's line looks like its not sitting in the same direction as your other lines, set the hook. Good luck.
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