You can do a lot better then $600 on a piece of Chinese made junk. Look at the used market, Orvis, Channer, Thramer and many more for less. Here's a link to a rod I once owned (sells new for $900) and also a link to the makers site.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Lou-Burhart-7ft-...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.brackhilltackle.com/Rods/BHTRods.html