Put your longer rods in the front to keep your line as far from your TM as possible. Also on length, get the longest rods you can, i have 14 footers but lots of people use 16 or even 18 ft poles. The longer the rod, the farther your bait is from the boat and the less you spook the fish. Get at least 14'ers, YOU WILL CATCH MORE FISH!!! As for info on Reelfoot, you will get a lot better feedback if you post that question on the Tennessee board.
(C.J.)