Spring trunk prop or gas strut?

EE05B449-ADA2-4C6F-92D1-5C2DF66C7261.jpeg On my 66’ b-cuda I have no rod at all.
I bought an expandable hood prop rod by Lisle from the auto parts store. I have all the correct spring loaded units. If I need to keep the trunk open I just use that. Rarely do I need or open the trunk.