I have the 7'3" 2/3. I haven't fished it much, but have very favorable impression. It's easy to cast either with #2 or #3 DT line. My #2 is a Rio Trout LT and the #3 is a Cortland Peach -- very different lines, so I'd say it's versatile as to line application. I was casting #16 and #18 dry flies as well as soft hackles. I don't know about casting weighted flies or lead. Action is progressive, and the rod has a fairly stout butt for a 2/3. I've fished it at close range with the lighter line and out to maybe 40 feet with the heavier line, with both ease and accuracy. If I have a quibble, it's this: roll casting isn't as natural and effortless as with some of my other rods. It'll still roll cast, though, and without the violent stroke that a companion was applying to roll cast his graphite 7-and-a-half footer at the time.
Before buying this one, I asked the board for recommendations.
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=58102#p280643The Steffen 7'3" 2/3 is definitely my favorite for beaver ponds and more open creeks. Because I like short rods, I'll still likely end up with a 6' to 6'6" rod at some point, to fish those brush-lined and tree-overhung little creeks I so enjoy. Look for a request for more recommendations in the not-too-distant future!