Well, I broke my old Sage 896RP blem that I built 10 years ago so I need a new 8 weight. I want a 9 1/2 or a ten footer. Unfortunately I need to keep the price of the blank and the parts under about $225. I've been looking through the Anglers Workshop catalog but can't decide. What do you all think? Lamiglas? St Croix? A cheap Sage? Any experiences and/or advice would be appriciated.