I'll add another vote for the Daiwa Aird-X. I'm still trying to figure out how Daiwa can produce such a nice piece at a $50 price point.

1 hour ago, Deplorable Fisherman said:

I'll add another vote for the Daiwa Aird-X. I'm still trying to figure out how Daiwa can produce such a nice piece at a $50 price point.

Basic IM6 blank with Chinese components.  Looking at about $13-$15 there. 

The specific actions and  balance of this series are probably the key to its success?    

These are great rods for the price. Fury is more sensitive but these are way lighter.

 

$140 for rod and reel if you're willing to go that high.

https://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/shimano-slx-casting-rod-reel-combo.html

19 hours ago, lukemiller_4 said:

I recently purchased a Lews Pro-ti baitcasting reel, and am looking for a rod to go with it but don’t want to spend a lot of money. What are y’all’s suggestions? 

I have the exact same reel and I paired it with a Lew’s TP1 Black rod. Runs $129.99 great rod and looks fantastic with the Pro TI

 

Cheaper than thatI would recommend:

 

St Croix Triumph $99

Lew’s Speed Stick $79

Falcon HD $69

 

Check out the Johnny Morris Carbonlite 2.0 rods for a little over $100.  I've been very impressed with my two(6'9" ML spin, 7'3" MH cast), and I've fished much more expensive rods for years.  Fuji guides, Winn grips, super light, and a good price point.

I have a Lews Mach Worm casting rod paired with a speed spool LFS and its my favorite combo. Paid $70 for the rod. I would buy another. 

A lot of really nice options given.  I'd like to add the Falcon BuCoo and HD, Fenwick HMG, Berkley Lightning, Ark Lancer, iRod Fiber.  I'd give the Daiwa Procyon a god look if you don't wan to go to $100.

 

And if willing to go to $130, the Falcon Lowrider or Ark Tharp.

For $50 I’d go Airdx or carbon fire. Shimano sellus is good too, but the grips are too thin for my hands. 
 

if you can stretch to the $100-120 range dobyns fury or st croix bassx would be a great one.