long line trolling, pushing corks, and spider rig equipment
As some of you know I have a new boat and need to expand my fishing techniques. I have some hi tek holders for my boat and fixing to get my new 998SI hooked up. I want to expand to spider rigging and pushing corks. I have a limited budget so do not want to spend a fortune. What rods could I buy at Gander Mountain that would work for spider rig, and what rods would work for pushing corks. What are the reasonably priced ones you would recommend for each style and what length for each style. I am not much into going real long so what is the shortest length that I could be successful with? Would I need any 14 foot or could I do well with just 10 and 12 foot rods?
Do you guys only spider rig with live bait and use live bait and jigs when pushing corks? I have done a little bit of long line trolling in the past and think I can figure that part out, but anything you think I might need to know about that is also appreciated. This is a lot of questions but if you have the time I appreciate any and all efforts to respond.