The HX Raptor is a great all around bigger game reel. It's tall, narrow, has a ton of drag without being bulky and still comes with harness lugs in case you want to troll on a long range boat or strap in. This has been a go-to for a lot of people fishing night time bluefin, you get over 500 yards of 80lb braid so it holds enough to land most of the bigger fish.
On a long range boat these are very useful for heavier live bait fishing and casting wahoo bombs, especially since this model comes with the MC cast control so you won't have to worry about getting a backlash. It's about the same size as a classic Penn 4/0 but packs a bigger punch. The low gear ratio on the Raptor model drops to 1.9:1 from 2.1 so you get a bit of extra cranking power when you need it.
These reels come with a clamp and can be optioned with the larger power handle from the factory.
| Model | Line Class | Gear Ratio | Line Capacity | Drag | Retrieve | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HX 5/2 MC Raptor | 50-100lb | 5.4:1 & 1.9:1 | 80lb - 500yds | 40lbs Strike | 47" - 17" | 29oz |