Javelin200

Mine is paired with a Revo SX, and it's been a joy to fish with. Definitely a stout stick, up to the heavy cover multi-tasking mentioned previously. The more I use it, the better I like it. I can honestly say, I've not had any issue keeping fish hooked up on it, despite the beefy action. IMO, it does well what it was designed to do....accurate, moderate distance casts into tight or heavy cover, and more than able to muscle fish out of the nasty.

12# P-Line Floro Clear

I'm not dedicated to any rod brand. I have a stable full of mutts. They all do the job they were designed to do (or I've adapted them to do). If I had to pick a favorite, it would be my Falcon Cara 5-167, paired with a Pflueger Supreme. It's a Senko slingin' machine gun.

Other....I'm a Pflueger fan.

15# Yo-Zuri Hybrid

1. Senko 2. Senko 3. Senko If there was no other lure on the planet, I'd be set.

I have a 4520. Nice little reel. What exactly are you referring to with regard to the "handle" play? The knob?

LMB = 21.5" / 5.6 lbs. - July 3, 1984 (bank fishing Crumhorn Lake, 4" purple Mr. Twister worm, 7' Heddon glass rod, Penn 300 reel, 8# mono.) SMB = 23" / 6.1 lbs. - July 20, 1998 (boat fishing Onondaga Lake, 1/2 oz. Blue / Black Strike King Buzz King, 6'6' M Diawa Eliminator, Abu Black Max Reel, 14# Berkley XT)

Where I send my poor performant reel for great casting gain?

If it's frayed, cut and re-tie...there's no generic answer. I've had a Spro Bronze-eye tied on for an entire season without re-tying, and C-rigs that needed maintenance two or three times an outing. Any number of factors can influence the longevity of your terminal rigging whether your spooling braid, mono, or floro. You're paying attention to your line condition, that's the key.

Cajuns were / are great boats. Well worth the effort in restoring. Enjoy!!

Mount it the same orientation you would if mounting on the transom....in other words, in the direction the TM is pointing.

I have Falcon covers on all my rods. Similar to Cabela's covers, but a little better quality IMO. They're great for a rod locker, but may be a little bulky / heavy for your application. No doubt they provide better protection than the web type covers though.

Yep....Square Bill.

Never handled a 703, but I do have a new 695 paired with a Revo SX. The rod is light. Balance point is right at the hook keeper with the Revo on it. Love the rod. If you're a Powell fan, I don't think you'd be disappointed.