I use 14' rods for pushing jigs/cranks (1/2oz - 1.5oz weights) .... along with a couple of shorter (6-10') rods at times. I find the 14' rods adequate to spread out my baits, in conjunction with the shorter rods, and find them reasonably easy to deal with. I am a novice at "pushing" and my TM is only 12v 42# thrust, so I'm limited in speed & duration ... but, make do with what I have & have been successful in catching fish with them.