Manufacturers do this for a variety of reasons but saving money on packaging, shipping, and storage and then providing a more durable product is one of the major reasons behind two-piece fishing rods in shorter lengths
If a large fish is lifted by the jaw and the caudal peduncle (near the tail fin), the weight might break/damage parts of the spine as the middle section sags
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The 806CB's curve (in red) starts out aligned with the deep cranking rod average, but once you hit about a pound of pressure (16oz), the rod softens up to align with the medium cranking rod average