You did very well. I run 2 Dipsys to the outside on #3 setting as well as 2 leadcore strait off the back, or leadcore and 2 downriggers, some days 1 downrigger starboard ands a Dipsy on the port side. I have had a mess and I mean a mess when a Smallmouth, farm critter or silver bass decides to take a Dipsy and run across the other 3, can't do much about that. I have a nice size(for us) Starcraft Superfisherman 190. I take the 2 rear seats out and put 1 on the bow replacing the casting bike seat. With 2 of us in it that is perfect, room to dance if the tunes are good. We have gone out with 3 but for me it just isn't enough room. When waves get above 1/2 meter the fun starts. Just switching baits I'm always concerned someone is going for a swim. I had one person fall out of the boat before and don't want to see that fiasco again. So with only 2 people on board 4 rods is max. When waves get silly at 1 meter I'll pull a rod trolling across wind. I want to fight fish, not wind and lines. I've seen up to 8 rods out when 4 guys are on a smaller boat like mine. They must be good I'll tell you, really good. I can't imagine the kaos if they get into a double header with 1 meter plus choppers.
I'm just getting into planner boards so that will help with carbuncklements.
Keep up the great fishing, you sure smashed them.
edit: I love the tuna rod idea. I hope you aren't like me and can post a pic, tablet issues making file smaller. I would love to see it because I do not want to install a mast if I can help it.
