I used to fish the 10' steller light the made in the usa and liked the rod it was a nice rod.now they make the blanks overseas then wrap them here in flordia and put an american flag one them.
I have a Star Nickelite 9' conv w/6500 throws 1-4 (IMO 11/2 to 2 is best) That rod is the balds. M&D's has one left. Imo its one of the best production rods out there.