I use the $30 Shimano. (Sienna?)
They have a pretty good drag and last about 5 years.
Think I have 3 or 4.
$90 St. Croix rods. ($120 now)
Either 8 or 10 Ande mono.
And normally throwing a Spook Junior, most of the day.
Works fine for me.

Matt Brock wears knock-off Crocs.