Need a new fly rod

Due to unfortunate circumstances, I lost my fly rod and reel.  I've got to get it replaced and was wondering with what my budget will allow ($250) what your recommendations would be.  I know what I like, but am open to suggestions.  (Loyal to a brand, so I may be missing something)  I can't replace what I had for that amount, but have friends who fly fish for steelhead on less than that.  Also, what is the best rod to have regarding breakage/warranty?  Thanks.  (This will be a steelhead setup, with an occasional trip to NY for Kings mixed in)

Old rod was a St. Croix 9 1/2 foot and a large arbor Okuma machined reel (Forgot the model)  It was a pretty nice setup.  This will be my steelhead/salmon setup that I'm replacing.  I really liked that setup, but wonder what else is good.  Maybe a smoother drag would be nice.  My tactics........drifting weighted nymphs right in front of their beautiful green and silver faces!

I have looked through Fish USA's stock and will support as much as possible, but my general question was, can I do better with the $250?  Will give them a call, though.  thanks!

Fly Logic reels have a great drag system and you can get a FLP 567 reel for 75 bucks or so on Ebay.....it would hold 8 wt fly line with about 135 yards of 20 pound micron backing.....made in USA   I have landed 30 pound salmon with the 567 reel !!!  I matched it with a 9.5 foot 7 wt St. Croix avid--great steely stick
 
you can find a Fly Logic 6/7 wt combo on  ebay for 200 bucks........I love their reels--their rods are OK...I actually like the lower priced rods better than the higher priced ones......the FLO series is worth the money--again, can be found cheaply on Ebay
 
You can still get a St. Croix--  maybe find an Avid on sale somewhere or the updated Imperial........maybe pick up a used GL 3........I fished a 9 foot 8 wt GL3 for a little bit........it was a great ROD....I used the Teeny mini-sink tip fly line......it was a rocket launcher
 
you can get a nice outfit for 250 bucks !!! 

go to bass pro and buy a scientific angler 8wt 9' for 20.00 on sale u don't have to cast for steel head and if u fish in the cold cold winter the more expensive rods made of a higher modulus graphite get more brittle and i am pretty sure u can still catch as many steelhead as anyone on this site with a 400 rod and reel !

Not a bad deal, diamondback's are decent sticks.

I agree with loomis. Diamondback makes a good rod. I've got a few of them and and they fish just as well as some of the much more expensive rods I own.

theres room now