Feeding that Enthusiast Hunger : Daiwa's 2024 Certate
Introduction: If Shimano's Scorpion 1000 was my gateway into JDM casting reels back in 2003/2004, Daiwa's original Certate was my introduction into JDM spinning reels. I've fished two iterations of the reel since the original, but it's been a while since I've had a new Certate in my hand. When I caught wind of a new refresh for 2024, I felt it was about time I revisited the platform. Here's a look at Daiwa's 2024 Certate.
SLP has an aftermarket kit for the Certate that puts a bearing under the drag washers and on the spool shaft. I've been a fan of the Certate for 20 years also. It's not expensive and quite easy to install. I'm pretty sure board sponsor japantackle.com can get them.
