If you want to spend around $100 you could find a decent off the shelf rod. You didn't say whether you were going in the surf, from a boat or sitting on a dock. A good all around rod for boat, mild surf, i.e: beach fishing and on a dock would be an entry level Lami. I haven't looked in a long time as I usually have CMS make my rods but I'm thinking you could find something in the 8 to 9' range for $100 at Bass Pro Shops.
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