Skywalker

Anything will work for plug rods your first year. I think it is more learning the rowing then the actual rods. Keeping the boat straight is not always easy.

Have you been in a drift boat before?

If not you should go your first time or two with someone. If you need we could go do a practice run in your boat or mine so you can get some oar time. I am no expert, still learning but I was shown by some guys that have been boating for many years. I have not flipped my boat or hit a big rock yet.