The rumor is that they are made by St. Croix. I have cast the 3 wt rod at Cabelas. It seemed like a decent medium-fast blank with a stiff butt and soft tip. The tip was a bit bouncy, but that may have been caused by the heavy-duty wire snakes.

If you want a slow action rod, then try the Batson Forecast 6.5' 2 wt overlined with a WF4. It really should have been rated as a 3/4 wt. The lower modulus graphite makes it as tough as an Ugly Stick and smooth as butter. The 2-piece only costs about $20.