Can I fit 6 rods in the smaller standard "bazuka"?
6 rods into the Bazuka rod case is a very tight fit , as Brock stated . I usually separate the handles and the rods , picked up a rod tube 900mm long made from 4.5" tube covered with black heavy fabrics and can accomodate 7 handles and in domestic flights within Indonesia , this rod tube can be carried into the cabin .
An Italian based friend followed suit , he lost his Bazuka rod tube with a few of his Carpenter rods during a trip somewhere but still have the handles , his consolation words were ; " at least whoever stole it can't use them rods " !
If one wants a bigger tube to accomodate more rods , better opt on Bazuka Pro which can accomodate more due to much larger diameter tube . Mine can accomodate 2 pcs. each of 20 , 30 , 50 , 80 and 130 lbs. IGFA trolling rods + still some spare space with Unibutt handles separately stored ( can't put curved butts of 80s n 130s anyway ) .
Jon .
Jon .