2 years ago I bought a HX 5/2 for Wahoo fishing. I like the low gear, should I find a tuna on a jig.
It works just fine, but the side load on the reel @ 18# of drag is noticeable.
The HX 5/2 raptor has the MC and lower low gear (2.4 vs 1.9). I haven't dialed in the MC yet.
Out of the box, the free spool seemed restricted, I opened it up and found light grease (and heavy oil?).
Anyway, not good free spool on a naked spool. I don't care to discuss line weight and spool weight. It ain't my first rodeo.
I plan to use the Raptor as a 50# hoo/tuna reel. I think it's a great reel after some fine tuning.
I just picked up a HXJ Raptor primarily for Pacific halibut with 50lb but I will probably use it as a 60lb rig when I go south.