My wife I think is trying to get rid of me she just bought me a new spinning reel and we started a conversation about the most popular types of Bass rods and reels I mentioned Baitcasting well she wants to get me a combo. and suggestions?  

Be patient and pick-off a deal in our Flea Market. It appears this combo has traded, but this is a GREAT example of something you might stumble upon:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1215274205

8-)

If you want to buy something new, get a Shimano Citica reel and a Compre rod.  Should be right at $200.

My wife and I headed to BPS in Denham Springs, La and Cabela's in Gonzales, La. Saturday. I'm waiting till then just in case I find a deal. ;D

I would look at BPS website and if you find deals print them out. When I was at BPS I found the online prices to be better, but they wanted proof to honor the prices.

I just ordered a Shimano Cruxis and Compre Combo from my local tackle shop for $240 (Canadian dollars). I think this would be a nice combo too.

I have looked at the Cabela's web site and looks like I might try the ABU Garcia Pro Max or the Quantum Accurist PT with a Cabela's Fish eagle II rod. Maybe I wil have some $ left over for some Baits. ;D

The Accurist PT/ Fish Eagle II combo at Cabelas is on sale for $130. You can pick what model reel and what model rod you want

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/common/search/search-results1.jsp?QueryText=accurist+pt&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=accurist+pt&noImage=0