What rod is that for?

It is for a SCV 610MLXF that will be extended to 7'. Fuji Torzite guides and a Split Tennessee grip. Currently, that rod is in pieces in my shop. The grip has been glued together but not turned yet.

So what do people know about the Daiwa Certate Japan model (2013 All NEW model) 2510PE-H ?

This looks to be the best reel for under $300.

It has 10+1 bearings. 6:0:1 Gear Ratio for fast retrieval but the description is confusing me as it talks about Salt Water fishing.

Let me know if your experience with this reel or other suggestions for best reel under $300.

I plan to use it for Shakey Head fishing, paired with a NRX 822S SYR using 10lb Sunline SX1 braid and an 1/8oz weight.

It would be if I had more money!

That is my last acquisition. Made for braid with a faster gear ratio. It has a sealed line roller and rotor shaft. It is saltwater compatible. I use mine as a dedicated blade bait/jigging spoon combo.

So what do people know about the Daiwa Certate Japan model (2013 All NEW model) 2510PE-H ?

This looks to be the best reel for under $300.

It has 10+1 bearings. 6:0:1 Gear Ratio for fast retrieval but the description is confusing me as it talks about Salt Water fishing.

Let me know if your experience with this reel or other suggestions for best reel under $300.

I plan to use it for Shakey Head fishing, paired with a NRX 822S SYR using 10lb Sunline SX1 braid and an 1/8oz weight.

I'd love to hear a comparison from someone about this vs the new twin power.

The Certate has one more bearing than the Twin Powers, weight and gear ratio the same.

So I have decided on the Diawa Certate but what is the preferred Gear Ratio for Shakey Head ?

I read that for baits fishing on the bottom then a higher gear ratio is preferred. The highest in a 2500 sized spinning reel seems to be 6:0:1 so I went with the Certate. $280 delivered which is $70 more than the Stradic CI4 so fingers crossed it works out. 

 

Thanks all for your help.

For deep drop smallie fishing, I prefer a faster reel.  It helps when they charge straight up to the surface.  That's actually why I went with my CI4s (not the newer "+" versions) back when I got them.  They were about the only light reel that was 6:1 with 34" ipt at the time.

This reel was mentioned on the most successful comedy show ever.

 

 I'm a Shimano spinning reel fan.  My top reel is a Stradic CI4+.  If I had the money I might buy the Stella but only for eye candy.  I just can't see what that reel would do over my Sahara's and Symetry and Stradic.  If I fished with other people who knew about reels I would buy one just to show off.  If gorgeous women would be in awe of me if they saw me with a Stella I would buy one.  But I don't think any woman in Indiana would be impressed with an $800 spinning reel.

I'm a Shimano spinning reel fan. My top reel is a Stradic CI4+. If I had the money I might buy the Stella but only for eye candy. I just can't see what that reel would do over my Sahara's and Symetry and Stradic. If I fished with other people who knew about reels I would buy one just to show off. If gorgeous women would be in awe of me if they seen me with a Stella I would buy one. But I don't think any woman in Indiana would be impressed with an $800 spinning reel.

Well, you can have it for around $500.00 nowadays.

I'm a Shimano spinning reel fan. My top reel is a Stradic CI4+. If I had the money I might buy the Stella but only for eye candy. I just can't see what that reel would do over my Sahara's and Symetry and Stradic. If I fished with other people who knew about reels I would buy one just to show off. If gorgeous women would be in awe of me if they seen me with a Stella I would buy one. But I don't think any woman in Indiana would be impressed with an $800 spinning reel.

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She might if her name was Stella

 Now that I've had a chance to think about it - my Stradic CI4+ is my first high premium spinning reel.  I have noticed over the spring that the reel is significantly lighter than my Saharas and Symetry reels.  I've never held a Stella before.  So if the Stella is as light or lighter than my CI4+ I could see me wanting one.  That CI4+ is so light I had to get used to casting a little different than the way I cast with my Saharas and Symetry.   

I've never held a Stella before. So if the Stella is as light or lighter than my CI4+ I could see me wanting one.

Stella is a metal bodied real, therefore it will be heavier than your CI4.

So I went with the DAIWA 13CERTATE 2510PE-H but some posts have me second guessing myself that I should have gone Shimano Twin Power 15 route.

Can someone help and list the pros and cons of each reel ?

For reference, I plan on using it for my Fresh Water Spinning setup for Large Mouth Bass on a clear lake without much weed using 16lb Sunline SX1 braid and either Sunline Shooter or Sniper 12lb Fluro with a weightless Or T-Rigged Senko.

Thanks in advance

So I went with the DAIWA 13CERTATE 2510PE-H but some posts have me second guessing myself that I should have gone Shimano Twin Power 15 route.

Can someone help and list the pros and cons of each reel ?

For reference, I plan on using it for my Fresh Water Spinning setup for Large Mouth Bass on a clear lake without much weed using 16lb Sunline SX1 braid and either Sunline Shooter or Sniper 12lb Fluro with a weightless Or T-Rigged Senko.

Thanks in advance

I have that same certate reel and the regular certate13 2500. Both are rock solid reels and by far the best spinning reels I've used. I've never used a twin powe, but I've owned a stella fe and two sustain fgs and the certates are better in my opinion.

I hear the word on the street is that the Evergreen Opus-1 despite its age still outshines even the newest Stella model. Does anyone have any experi nice with this spinning reel to back up these outlandish claims

It's $850, no warranty, and weighs over 9 oz. I'll stick with my wobbly, flimsy CI4 reels, lol.

Bass&PanMan, with all of the inquiries regarding rods n reels that you have made here and over at TT, have you actually bought any of it?

 

http://forums.tackletour.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=64429

I have 4 St Croix Avids, 2 Megabass and 1 NRX rods, 4 Shimano CI4+ and a Daiwa Certate reels.

I have been fishing less than a month.

Are you the guy that tried to sell me a used Megabass Rod And had a hissy fit when I suggested your price was too high ?

For the records, I got the same Rod new for $125 cheaper delivered.

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I have 4 St Croix Avids, 2 Megabass and 1 NRX rods, 4 Shimano CI4+ and a Daiwa Certate reels.

I have been fishing less than a month.

Are you the guy that tried to sell me a used Megabass Rod And had a hissy fit when I suggested your price was too high ?

For the records, I got the same Rod new for $125 cheaper delivered.

You have me confused with someone else as I have never owned a Megabass rod.,

Not sure about the Stella, I will get one eventually but the Daiwa Certate is a step up from the Stradic CI4+.

I will need to get a Shimano Twin Power before I decide what is the best reel for under $300

Not sure about the Stella, I will get one eventually but the Daiwa Certate is a step up from the Stradic CI4+.

I will need to get a Shimano Twin Power before I decide what is the best reel for under $300

The certates are an absolute steal at under 300 dollars. I will definitely be buying more of them soon. My 2500 is the smoothest spinning reel I've ever touched.

Get a garcia suveran last forever and one of the best gearing systems on the market they dont make them anymore though.i dont own one though i used one before and they are a league of there own.the main gear is on top of the pinion instead of beside it .IMO itss a whole dif feeling