>>2145620No idea about the cherrywood rods, but I really like the Berkley Lightning rod line. Stiff, sensitive, only $40. Fantastic for the money.
I also have an older made-in-Korea Shimano FX that's really great for a cheap rod. The current line is made in China so I can't comment yet, but you can get them direct from Shimano on ebay so for $14 I figured I'd try one and see how it compares.
I'd love to know of any online resources for rod reviews. Most of what I've seen are clickbait "blogs" that just regurgitate manufacturer specs.