The Protail Paddles are best suited for medium speed retrieves or faster. They will have more thumping at slower speeds when fished in the current. If you'd like very slow speeds in slow current, our Slowtail Series is the perfect solution: hogylures.com/collections/slow-tail-series
It was custom built by JC Customs out of Cape Coral, FL. It's actually a 10' 2-piece blank. I'm not sure on the blank model, but it's best suited for 1/2oz - 3oz casting.