noodle rods........

they do, they're called travel rods or pack rods.  fishUSA has quite a few of them, and some of them aren't cheap, up to and beyond $600.  the longest I saw was 10ft 6in, which I guess would be a noodle rod.  I never thought about this until I read your question.  My thought was always travel rods were 'a cheap, space saving in your vehicle so you can jump out and fish at a moments notice' type of thing.  Maybe 2 steps up from a Popeil pocket fisherman.  Boy was I wrong!  These are quality rods by Fenwick, Loomis, St. Croix....  I think steelheaders that spin fish are less apt to shell out big bucks for a 3 or 4 piece spin outfit, where a fly fisherman (do I dare use the word 'uppity'?  ok, esoteric), would put out that kind of money for a 3 or 4 piece quality fly rod to match their L.L. Bean vest and hat.   Ok fly guys, let me have it.  Just remember I'm a fly guy too.