I would go with the St. Croix Premier rods. They range from $100-$120 which is perfect for you. I have the 7ft medium action spinning rod which I love and I also have the 7ft medium heavy action crankbait rod which is perfect for me. If you are looking for split grip rods I would suggest the St Croix Mojos. If you wanna spend a little more in the $150 range I highly recommend the B&R Outlaw Rods. I have 3 of them and I wouldnt trade them for anything. They are made completely in the good ole USA.