Does anyone have any views on the Diawa s-rods: green backs?  I am thinking about purchasing a better rod and $100.00 dollar range is where I need to be around.  If there are better rods for about the same price let me know.

BPS have johnny morris signature rods on sale for 80.00 , a much better rod for the money.

St Croix Premier for right around that price point, Triumph is built on the same blank for $70. Or look for a used Avid, much better stick and you should be able to find a used one for around $100.

A couple other suggestions for right around the $100 mark.... Team All Star, Falcon Lowrider, Shimano Compre, Fenwick HMG. All are great rods.

Also, if you keep an eye out, I bought both a Loomis Mossyback and a St Croix Legend Tournament on sale in the $110 range over the last couple weeks. Now is clearance time, go get em!

BPS have johnny morris signature rods on sale for 80.00 , a much better rod for the money.

I agree. I picked one up a few weeks ago for $100 and may wind up buying another at the current price.

The ones on sale are the '07 models, but as far as I can see the only differences between the '07 model and the current model is the new hook keeper and they changed the shape of the foam/rubber knob that screws into the butt. They retailed for $160 back in '07, so the $80 sale price is quite a deal.