First, I want to know where you're going to find an expert? That said, you'll try ways to utilize what you have and hit on your own style. The longer rods keep the baits in front of the pressure wave the boat creates and disturbs the fish somewhat. More important it keeps the lines from the trolling motor. Some folks put a small TM on the side in the middle of the boat and push sideways, and this utilizes some shorter rods. I drifted for years with rods out the side of the boat, turning the outboard one direction as far as you can will set you up to drift sideways instead of nose down wind. Casting to a marker showing a brushpile you found works for many of us. Someone in your area might be able to put you in the boat and see if you like it as much as you think. Good luck with it all, and most of all, Welcome from Middle Tennessee.
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