The Citicas are great. I bought 4 last year. 2 of them are still fishing like new, one is a little worn down and not as smooth but still completely fishable and the 4th reel is broken down.

The knob would be great on a ci4.

Probably the 705CB. I haven't used either but the 704CB Glass I have is a little too soft of the quick jerks I sometimes use.

I've never had any problems with reels and freshwater. Daiwas can't stand up to the saltwater, however. My ci4 has stood up to the saltwater so far. I want to try the new Pflueger Patriarch though.

I don't like the way the Orbits cast.

I've bought from him before and am looking forward to buying stuff from him again!

1/4oz Booya Buzz. I have no idea how you guys are fishing those 1/2oz buzzbaits. I usually get bit on the slowest possible retrieve. Most companies don't make the buzzbaits light enough.