a number of rods I use are well over 10' but none over 20' so at the most Ill have to stash a few in there in half(I only have one 1 piece rod and its only 6' so that wont be an issue!)...
Plus it was a perfect gift cuz I would have never purchased one for myself but will use the heck out of it. Afterall, isnt that the perfect criteria for gifts?
thanks for all the great replies