I just don't get it? I go to walmart and buy a $40 graphite rod that lasts me 10-12 years before I manage to break the eyes because i just don't even try to take good care of them.
I could see a pro guide spending $200 on a rod because it has to be bullet proof and gets used every day but for the average fisherman, you don't have to go in expecting it must cost over $100 for a fishing pole.
I use these and they are perfectly fine rods of high quality
do yourself a favor and try this rod out before you automatically decide the quality of a rod is all about how much money you spend on it
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Halo-Fishi...Heavy/34769863
I use these in medium and medium light 6.6 ft and they are perfectly fine rods of high quality