Hi David,
I purchased a Wilson Blue Steel PE 8-10 rod a few years ago for $90. It has Fuji components, feels nice loaded up. I have only hooked one fish with it (may have gone close to 20kg), but dropped it at the side of the jetty. The rod handled it OK. Who knows how it will hold up though, I've only spent about 6 hours fishing with it, and it was hard work after a while. I guess my point is the rod was a few years old in a decent store in Perth, Western Australia, and was on clearance, so there can be bargains out there (I am unsure of its original retail price). I still believe quality can cost, and you should buy the best you can afford. I only made the purchase due to the really low cost.
Good luck in the hunt, sorry I couldn't be more helpful.