I am looking for a rod to fish frogs. I am planning on using the Diawa Tatula for a reel. The rod needs to be under 100 dollars and I would like to find one for 80 dollars or less. Any suggestions? What gear ratio reel should I get? Thanks for any help.

Try for a vertitas. There on sale right now for about $70. There nice rods.

Try to find a Veritas on sale or use a Fenwick. Both are great budget rods.

Veritas X 3.

7.x:1 reel.

I'd buy an *** on sale. 

Right now you can find Duckett Micro Magic rod's for $99.00 with free shipping. You can not beat that rod for that price. I would go with the 7'0" Heavy for Frogging.

another vote for the veritas! I am using the 7'3" MH as a frog rod.  It is definitely more stout than the 7'6"mh

another vote for the veritas! I am using the 7'3" MH as a frog rod.  It is definitely more stout than the 7'6"mh

I also yous the 7'3" version.

I use a heavy/fast BPS Carbonlite. I think it's excellent, lightweight, stiff, and sensitive......and one nice thing is that if it ever has an issue you can just take it right back to the store.