Ultimate Canal Set Up?

[Bob Thomas]

Slip & JP & BM,

I've been contemplating having my buddy build me a 1209 spinner for jigging the Canal. What lenght would you suggest? Or should he build it as it comes out of the package? I'm not familiar with blanks and which ones you should cut down etc.

Currently, I use a 9' conventional but want to use a spinner some more.

Thanks!