C&B:

Seems to me there are a TON of options in the $50-$75 range. I am going with the Ugly Stik Lite 8'6", Med. heavy. It's mostly a glass rod, has decent action, and ya can't break it without really slamming it in the car door.. \:D Add a couple 6500C3 Abu's and for a relatively low cost you got a crackerjack set-up.

Okuma has a couple rods that are great priced, about 8' and got nice action to them. So does a few other manufacturers. If your buying a pair the only suggestion I have is make both rods/reels the same. (why? I have no idea...it just seems logical.. \:\)

Mike