Cortland is a sponsor and has some rods that would work for you in their on-line factory sale site.

http://www.cortlandline.com/factorystor ... 2&subid=80

In the rods only category they have an 8/9 for $39.95. I bought one last year and like it so far. Under outfits and combos there's an 8/9 Bass Outfit that gives you rod, line, backing, reel, and tippet for $99.95 that looks like just what the doctor ordered if you do not already have the reel and line.

Good luck,

Mike