I am in the works on getting my first LDC rod but am debating if I should get a 8'6" XH or a 8'6" XXH? My heaviest big baits I throw is the Deps SS 250 down to 8" Hudds. I have never used a LDC rod before so am looking into getting some feed back from all the current owners in here... I want more distance in my cast that is the reason for adding the extra 6" on the rod. Or does a 8' LDC cast far enough with the big baits I'm using? Please help. Thanks