Given that in NZ 90% of our marlin are Stripeys and where there is one theres generally more, so multiple hookups are fairly common. In my opinion its not a bad idea to have rods that you can handle easily standup even if you decide the chair is your favoured option. After catching a couple on chair 80 bents standup before on doubles I was glad so see them off our boat, dispite being in pretty good shape at the time they nearly killed me. Faster tapper straight 80 chair rods are very comfortable standup in comparison and still give you the chair option and could allow mixed line weight spreads aswell if desired.

Depends what you are doing tho I guess, if tease n switching you could have one of each setup and use what you want depending on fish size or angler.

 

For me, I think I will be getting fewer days on the water(or atleast out wide) so the plan is to fish just 10s and 15kgs to get the most out of each fish we come across.

Stand up is my preferred option Zambizi as I find you can really put the hurt on fish and not yourself. You must have faith in all your gear and be prepared to lay back and sit on the fish via your harness.If you don't it is a painful waste of effort. Also always have a crew member behind you at all times in case of a bust off - sure can hurt hitting your head etc . 

 

you need to be reasonably fit but hay, it gives you old fellas a good reason to keep in shape!

old buggers well you will keep oh old so thats like people over 50 mate phew I thought I was in that category 

What has or is a bonus is the ability to be able to cast baits to sighted fish again another bit of excitement. roll on the good water bait and birds