We, at times, had a hard time fishing 4 rods. Even had 5-6 coho slashing at one of our setups 20 pulls back and we could see them! The best for me was getting my wife out. Any time she goes with is great for me. Bahama-mama, pink double glow or pink uv squid, with a little chuck of shrimp worked great. Flat lined 45-60 pulls back or 10' down on the riggers was the deal.