Thanks for rotating that image, SuperDave!

The butt is about 8" long (measured from the reel foot), which seems to me about right for the short rod. But I agree about not prefering a long-handled rod...but also not too short. I have an old Abu Garcia light spinning rod from when I was a kid and its handle is so short it doesn't secure well in my kayak's rod holder.

I'm taking my boys and their friend fishing tomorrow and will probably have one of them use the Magic L since it's easy to manage. (They prefer spincast, but I only have one in the arsenal.) Hopefully we can find some hungry fish!