If you can catch it before the sale ends (which may be by the end of today in a couple hours) the bionic blade by bps is on sale for 60 bucks.  Had you been able to make it to a store before the sale ends with a trade in it would have been 45 to 50 bucks. 60 for a bionic blade is still a great deal down from 80.  I've had the same bionic blade for almost 20 years that I've just retired in great condition with no breaks. 

I will give you another nice option I fish a lot of expensive baitcasting rods that run well over $200 each but I fish 2 Berkley Lightning Shock rods and two Dick special rods. Take a look at Dicks Sporting Goods. They carry a line called a Quantum Escalade, I own a 6'6" medium spinning rod and a 7 foot mh baitcaster. the baitcaster is perfect for what you are looking for.  It fishes a lot like my Falcon Buccoo Micro rod which cost almost 3 times the Escalade. The Escalade is an IM8 rod that retails for $99 but is on sale for $49.99 most of the year. It lists 1/4 to 1 1/2 ounce baits and 10 to 25 pound line. It makes a terrific bottom contact rod.  As I say, I fish it as well as the spinning rod and am happy with both.

Abu garcia silvermax best bang for your buck at like 50 dollars at some places 

Er, just realized this is from January 2016...I imagine the OP has gotten his rod by now 

For that price range I’d buy an Abu Garcia Vengeance and use the extra money left over on tackle.