10ft rods in tournaments?!?

gonefishing7903

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Saw yesterday that BASS is changing their rules and in 2017 will allow rods up to to 10ft long. I understand the reasons behind why it was implemented, but do not see any good reason to change it personally.

Will bass boats now grow well beyond 21-22ft now so the rod lockers will hold these rods? To me it just seems like rod companies to sell more rods. Im very tired of keeping up with the Jones's when it comes to fishing, or at least trying to. I only own three rods that are seven feet or longer, one being my fly rod. I have no use for an 8'6" spinning rod like skeet mentions in the article nor a 9' punching rod.
http://www.bassmaster.com/news/bass-will-allow-10-foot-rods-2017