You position the “caddy” off center, so you can place the poles one direction, and avoid too much overhang on one side. When i first started using one i had reservations, but after a year or so i can say that i love it, and my partners do also. In fact i bought several of them for friends, etc,,, and will be putting one in my Cougar now. Give the guys up there a call, theyre good guys that tournament fish together and will answer all your questions. D.