new sb 121 3m for canal

[buckskin]

I am picking up this blank(sb121 3m) this weekend and am having my buddy make it for me for the canal. I already have one cut down to 8.5' for chunking/herring and a 10' xra 132 2 for my primary plugging rod in the canal. The one I'm having made this weekend is gonna be my rod for both livelining and plugging. My question is if I should keep it 10' or cut it down some for herring fishing. I'd hate to lose to much casting distance but on the flip side, large 10 footers can be a hassle livelining herring. Any advise would be great. thanks guys.

[mikecc]

it's all personal preferance.
The 10' will cast further. If you do cut it down cut it from the butt for livelining