My advice { After an expensive return item policy} go to the store and try thme out..Don't buy a rod without handling it..Alot of people pump up certain brands in which I have handled and thought they stunk..so you try them out..If you want a decent rod in that price range I'd try out an All Star rod..they are build like the best but much cheaper..about 80.00

Personally I like good ole Walmart's Team Diawa, Lightning Rods and Ugly Sticks and the newer Garcia's

For bass I prefer a strong yet light rod..
MH for plastics

Medium for cranks and spinnerbaits.