Rods

My rods wouldn't even be considered "boat" rods by most people's standards. My old standby was a Lamiglass GLB841M, of which I have a couple built for convensional tackle and a couple spinning. The conventional throw both chunks and live bait equally well and the spinning was also my standard for throwing my 7 inch plastic jerkbaits and poppers. Great rods, not too heavy, but plenty of balls if you get into some big ones. I've since fallen in love with my Lamiglass GW84ML for the plastic jerkbaits. It's even lighter (obviously being ML), but what I like is the better sensitivity over the GLB series. Blank, cork, guides and everything needed shouldn't run more than $100.

You could find a builder to quote you on the rods, or try building them yourself. I've got an article on my Fishing Page that should help on the building and I'd be more than happy to give you all the particulars on spacing etc from my own rods. If you don't want to go custom, then Bass Pro or Cabelas have some resonably priced rods. Good luck and tight lines.