This may be a hard question to answer but I am looking for all the help possible. I am hoping to get into the bamboo game but still being a college student really shortens my options. I am looking for respected builders or maybe smaller companies who build a solid bamboo rod. I am hoping for around $400-$600 . I really do want a new rod because I am a nervous wreck about buying used rods. I guess I am just looking for advice or any info some of you all might have. Thanks in advance.