just to keep it simple i'm looking at the Sahara Spinning 4000FB Reel  and looking to spend up to $150 for a Rod, basically looking for an all purpose rod for pretty much everything and just trying to upgrade from my current set up.  Any suggestions or help is greatly appreciated.  Thanks

I have a Shimano Crucial and its priced at 149.99$, i am very happy with it.

nice, what about the G Loomis GL2 series? would both rods be about the same? both are $130-$155 range...

I am not sure about Loomis rods, however alot of the guys that use them on here say that a Loomis rod does not come into it's own until you get to the IMX series. Of the rods that I have; the Shimano Clarus is a good rod, for the $59-69 and the Compre is even better for $89-99. I have played with the Crucials as well. They are even better than the Compre's.

cool crucial it is! thanks for the input.