I would have to say whichever one is on the inside pole closest to the bank.... herring not needed. In 6 days of fishing on the Salmon river last week had 43 take downs all on the inside pole, any color seemed to work... Silver and green mostley but pink, orange, and yellow with spots all got hits as well. K-14 was best size, 8-10 feet of water, within 10 yards of bank. The trick seems to be finding the travel lane and its all good.