Depends where you intend to run it in your spread on which rod you use. If I run 10 colours , it is always down the chute right over the main motor on a short 6'6" that was originally a light musky rod, like the short length in that position. The other leadcore rigs are 5 colours with mono backing, just prefer mono in a release clip over braid, they get run off homemade double planer boards, as is or with snap weights for more depth, I prefer longer 9 footers or more in that position, helps keep the line between the release and rod off the water and easier to manouver around the rigger or dipsy rods to net a fish at the back.