[txseadog]

Thanks to everyone for your input. I'm left a little skeptical. When I returned to e-bay, the auction for the rods had been terminated early ("...no longer for sale.") and three more e-mail inquiries asking about the rods were not answered. I think these rogue rod builders with prices too good to be true are not the way to go. I'm going back to plan A and custom build my own with known components from a reputable supplier. Probably Donart. Good Fishing...

I've used Donart a couple of times and thought they were great.