I just got a Redington CT, 75 bucks out the door on sale. I think they are replacing that model with the tempt. But the CT is a great rod. You could also check out Allen Fly fish, I have one of their reels and it's great don't have a rod from them, but they offer a try before you buy program now, and have rods well below your price range that appear to be of good quality. If their reels are any indication than I'd imagine the rods are equally as impressive.