Well I just received my first Daiwa Certate in the mail today and I can hardly wait to get it on the water. After turning its handle, all I can say is sweeeeeeet. Now it is not a Shimano Stella but it is my first ever close to high end spinning reel and man is it ever smooth. The fact that I got it new for $202 makes it that much sweeter. I have fishing a Daiwa Luvias and it is nice especially for the price but the Certate is a definite step up. Normally you have to give an extra $100 over a Luvias and it will take me some time to see is I would ever do that but since I got such a bargin it is going to be funny comparing.

Let us know how the Certate performs , while I do not use a lot of spinning tackle I too am upgrading my current inventory.

Poparock , make sure you give us your opinion on the certate after you have used it for a while. I'm thinking about buying one this winter.

Now it is not a Shimano Stella but it is my first ever close to high end spinning reel and man is it ever smooth.

Paparock,

I happened to know a number of fishermen who own or had owned both, Stela and Certate. You might be surprised to know how many actually prefer Certate over Stela. Certate is great reel enjoy it.

-would you mind sharing the info on the source

The source was Ebay. I have been watching Ebay for over a year for a good price on a Stella or Certate. It just happened I was needing a reel for my drop shot spinning rod went this deal came along. It was the cheapest price I have seen a new one go for during that time so I was just at the right place at the ridgt time. There are several Certates on Ebay right now on the "Buy Now" feature at really low prices if anyone is looking for one right now.