So I'm currently in the market for my first baitcasting rod and am on a bit of a budget. Bass Pro is having their spring sale right now and both the Graphite Series rod (BPS) and the Berkely lighting rod are on sale for $30. I'm looking specifically for a 7'0 MH rod to throw heavier jigs/ T-rigs and get more leverage on frogs and treble baits. I've read some other forums on here in which people really seem to like the lightning rods, but I haven't seen much on the graphite series or the two compared.