Daiwa Lexa 300 Type HD For Swimbaits?

[Ghost]

Would this be a good all around reel for s-waver 168, 6" Hudd? I know it's a faster gear ratio, any of you use it for freshwater swimbaits?

[DirtyD64]

I use my Tatula HD 7.3 for lures this size, using 25lb Sunline Flippin (not the best line choice), I am using a 7'6" Veracity Heavy rod (fast).
The Tatula HD handles lures this size very well, my issue is the rod.

To answer your question, I have a friend who tournament fishes and uses a lexa 300 with 50lb braid for 6" hudds and a-rigs, he is rough on equipment and casts constantly; the lexa holds strong.

What rod are you using?

[Ghost]

Okuma Guide Select, 7'6" H, 1-5 Oz lures.

The Lexa 300 HD, the IPT is 37". I guess I could reel, real slow?

[DirtyD64]

Dang, I forgot how high of a ratio the "hd" comes with. The reel I stated has an IPT of about 32.5, and it doesn't generally seem to quick for these baits, but is right on the verge of lacking torque for heavy/high resistance lures. A bonus I could think of though is that on a long bomb cast your ratio won't be so drastically slowed/reduced. My Revo Winch is awful in that aspect, long 1oz crankbait casts dump the spool and the IPT must be like 12-14 inches.