I did try casting a 7, 8 and 9 weight line with the RF92 and it was darn near effortless with the 9wgt. It did a great job with the roll cast and overhead as well. As I went lower in line weight it became increasingly more difficult to cast.
I also took a closer look at the rod and found that one of the upper sections had been broken and a new tip top was replaced and wrapped. That explained why I thought it was a three piece to begin with. The original owner must have ordered a new section and repaired, and kept, the shorter section.
Thanks to all that helped !!! Maybe in time more info. might come about.
Yay ! the Steelhead are starting to come in, it looks like I will be taking the RF92 out shortly.