You can buy cannon dual axis rod holders that mount below your riggers giving additional rod holders on each side of rigger and can put them in any position you want. Cost about 250.00 each.
Just looked up NY State boating laws with regards to lights. Manually powered boats dont need anything more than a lantern or flash light. So much for common sense.
Vince, how were you able to determine the bait schools you trolled over were adult alewives? What kind of electronics are you running on you boat ? Please explain you scientific method you use to arrive at these conclusions !?!!!??