I'm looking for two or three 7ft, preferably ultra lights. I've enjoyed my Premier, Triumph and Panfish Series rods made by St Croix, but I've recently broken the tips on three of them. It seems like the St Croix rods have weak tips, at least that's been my luck.
I'd like to try the 7ft Fenwick rod but would prefer the ultra light if possible. As far as money, I'll spend $100-$125 or so on a good rod but $300 is silly IMO. Manufacturers have warped the publics' thinking on products. You absolutely should not have to spend three one hundred dollar bills to have a quality bluegill/shellcracker pole.