BPS has these combos for @ $200, which seems like a decent price.  I have never had a pflueger or BPS rod so any opinions would be much appreciated.  The XT looks sweet.  I am looking at the 7MH with the 30 size reel.  Any other recommendations for a similar setup would be appreciated but I'm trying to stay around $200 which I know is tough to do and still get good stuff, but I am not sure how much i will use a MH spinning setup. thanks

You mean this one?

Mine is a 6'6" MH and the 35 size reel, but it's a pretty impressive combo. I don't like the guides, but the sensitivity of the blank is impressive. Basically, you're buying the reel and getting the rod for $50.

I like it so much, I picked up a 7' MH micro guide casting model this afternoon.

can you get the micro for the same as the standard rod?

Yup, they're the same price. I think there are fewer models available in micro, though.

hows the reel?  What would you compare it to?

With the exception of the little sanding block they call a knob, it basically just feels like a lighter Supreme. 

It's light, extremely smooth, and has little rubber ridges on the spool to keep braid from slipping. I'm not a fan of the EVA knob, but it is removeable and I think one of the aftermarket knobs for a Revo may fit...and they come in gold.