There are tons of rods out there its all about what your wanting. I dont think there is one rod that will do everything..... I have never long lined but I spider rig, pull cranks, and jig fish. I use 14'ers for spider rigging and I wouldnt want to hold that thing all day jigging, I use a 10' rear seat jig pole for that. And for pulling cranks I have a little bit of everything from a 5 foot walmart special to a 14' southern crappie rod. From what i have read and seen long lining is sort of like pulling cranks you need to stagger the rod lengths to prevent tangles.