Rod positioning: high or low tip? (2)
High position: if there are obstacles between your position and the fishing spot, you need to keep your line well clear of them. Do this by pointing your rod skywards. In very long-distance fishing, such as on a lake, contact with the rig is better and any unseen obstacles can be avoided.
In rivers and streams, to prevent your line from being subject to the force of the current, which can make your rig move, choose the high rod position.