You could always pick up a couple of vintage glass rods.4 of the last 5 rods I bought are older glass rods,2 fenwicks and 2 Shakespere Wonderods.I paid less than $200 for the bunch.They all cast and fish great with that slower glass feel.Fiberglass rods have a bigger following than most people realize.One of my Wonderods is 2 years older than me and im 59.Its still doing the job like it was brand new.