re: Looking to get a new rod

I'm in the process of making a custom rod right now, but taking my time on it. I bought two reels recently and need rods for them for this weekend. So I was looking to get one at a store. I had a 7.6 falcon coastal and loved it and may go back with that. But was looking for other suggestions as well. GLoomis is a bit too pricey, and I wanted to look at the st croixs as well