His broke last night and he needs a new one. We may be going to bass pro shortly so I need somebody to give me a quick recommendation for him. He would want to keep it under $30

what are peoples thoughts on this?

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-To.../44529/-1028377

has some good reviews

The Tourney specials are good for the money. If you're trying to keep it cheap, BPS are usually good values. Although I think you'll find these days keeping the price under 30 bucks is darn hard to do! Most good bass rods are at least 50-250 bucks.

I know but he is not interested in spending good money.

I am thinking he might like the tourney special in medium or medium heavy so he can still use jigs, crankbaits and some bigger lures with some 10LB line.

If I like the rod enough I may get one myself.

good rod. They do have some combos for about 20 i think i saw them last time i was in there. And a bill dance combo for not to much more.

I have heard that the TFO Rods are awesome. I plan on getting a few withing the next week or two. Bass Pro carries these rods also.

http://www.tforods.com/

What about the berkley lightning rod? They have one in M 6ft for 49

I like the look of the handle on it

I have a few that are great for the price, but I've had them several years. Never broken one but I'm not hard on rods. I take care with them and don't boat flip large/many fish as some claim to do. The new ones may or may not be just as good quality.

there is nothing wrong with the tourney special, esp. for the weekend angler and they are on sale right now for under your budget.

Those are good rods for the money thats what my wife uses since she doesnt fish much they seem to be decent little rods.

What ever you do don't get a berkly amp! Mine broke after I caught 2 fish at the base of the rod right above the reel seat. I say a tourney special in a med/ hev can't go wrong..

+1....think u have a winner..