The deals are out there, you just have to look for them. Case in point, I found two new rods for the price of one. (1) Powell Max 3D model 714C 7'1" heavy ex fast and (1) Powell Inferno 703C 7'0" med heavy ex fast for $100.00 OTD.
The Max 3D is my dedicated jig rod and the Inferno is my chatterbait/swimbait rod. Retail
on both is right at $280 with tax. The vendor was closing them out and I bought the last two he had.
Bill