7 foot boat spinning rod?

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I cannot seem to find a fairly stout spinning rod thats made of graphite.. My son wants one.. We only get to fish saltwater a few times a year.. Being 250 miles away in the NY Finger Lakes there is NO saltwater tackle available. Most salmon rods are 8 12- foot noodle rods of some sort..
Even a rod for big catfish and carp might work, but everything is fiberglass..
hollow glass is too soft when fishing in 240 foot of water with 12 oz. of lead in a heavy current.. He claims he can't feel the hits... Anyway, I am looking for a spinning rod for party boat fishing thats all graphite and is reasonably priced.. I don't want to buy a $350 rod to go out for ling once or twice a year... Any help as to where I can buy something like I described??..

ps.. He does NOT like conventional reels, spinning only.. I have found several suitable conventional rods locally, but he wants a spinner... bob