Daiwa Exist vs Certate (3012H)
Daiwa Exist vs Certate (3012H)
Was wondering if anyone out there has had a chance to fish with the previous model Daiwa Exist vs the current model Daiwa Certate in the 3012H size. Have seen some great deals on the Exist and can potentially get one for about $100 more than the Certate. I have the previous model Certate and it's a great reel, but is the Exist worth it for only that much more? Thanks.
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Re: Daiwa Exist vs Certate (3012H)
I have both the '16 Certate and the 15' Jdm Exist. They are both stellar! Really what you are looking at here is a mag frame on the Exist compared to the Aluminum frame on the Certate(, some prefer aluminum over mag and vice versa) giving you about 1.3 oz differnce in the models you are referencing. They have the same points of magseal (rotor, handle shaft and line roller) The Exist is giving you all CCRB bearings. There might be some other minor differences.
I think at $100 price difference, it's a no brainer to go with the Exist. Most of us are seeing a $200 price difference in these reels. At $200 I would be taking further consideration.
I think at $100 price difference, it's a no brainer to go with the Exist. Most of us are seeing a $200 price difference in these reels. At $200 I would be taking further consideration.