I would like to get four rods, and keep them around 100 bucks.  I fish drop shots  up to 35 FOW, shakey heads on the occasion, wacky worms and texas rigged worms, and I also pitch jigs.  The usual spinner and crank baits for bass and pike as well. What four rods should I get to cover all the fishing I will do.  Looking to keep it as on a budget as I can but will stay in the ball park of 100 bucks.  What should I be looking at?  I would like to have at least one bait caster going this season too. 

Compre.

Recon, is your budget 100 per rod or total?

per rod

I would keep an eye out in the flea market here. You should be able to find used Avids and similar quality foot close to that price. I would look for a 7' MHF and a 7' MF, maybe a MLF, and maybe a longer rod for pitching.

Shimano Compre rods in the following. From your last sentence I am not sure how many spinning rods vs casting rods you are talking about.

 

7'2" MH - t-rigs

7'2 H - jigs

6'10" - MH reaction for spinnerbaits/topwater

7' M or MH Crankbait for cranks

Compre or Carbonlite. Veritas isn't bad either but I don't like the reel seat or the handle.

I think I want a caster for spinners and my crankbaits.  I mostly use spinning rods but I think its time to expand my techniques.