Is the 100HA meant for finesse or heavy fishing?

Peasey,

The Zillion is a work horse. It is not meant for finesse applications.

The swept handle is really nice when working topwater baits. It also will do a geat job on a MH or H worm/jig stick. It also handles big spinnerbaits, c-rigs, and froggin' really well too.

Thanks Thats what I was wanting to hear.

No prob.  

I have a 100SHLA and I absolutely love it.  I had it tuned with ABEC 5's and carbontex drag upgrade, and a sweet reel became even sweeter.

I mainly use mine for topwater plugs and buzzbaits.  But I've also used it for T-rigs and it did really well.  

As I said before, the swept handle is really nice; it has a very balanced feel to it.

Hey Gone_Phishin, glad to hear you love your Zillion 100SHLA! I can't wait to use mine this year (should be here any day now 8-)). I think it will become my flippin'/pitchin' reel.

Hooked_On_Bass,

When the water thaws in your neck of the woods, let us know what you think of the Zillion.

Usually, flippin/pitching is easier with reels equipped with mag V, and the Zillion has mag Z, which is better used for casting heavier baits.

When the water thaws in your neck of the woods, let us know what you think of the Zillion.

Will do!

Usually, flippin/pitching is easier with reels equipped with mag V, and the Zillion has mag Z, which is better used for casting heavier baits.

I have heard that. I figured the reels toughness combined with the fast gear ratio would make it a great reel for pitchin' jigs into heavy cover with the speed to take up slack in a hurry :-/. If it doesn't work out I always have my Curado or Chronarch Mg. The Zillion is my first Daiwa (Shimano guy) so I can't wait to try er' out either way ;D.

Is the 100HA meant for finesse or heavy fishing?

Regular, heavy or power fishing, this reel does not like light lure for more that I have tunned.