Daiwa 24 Certate LT4000D-CXH

The Daiwa 24 Certate LT4000D-CXH represents the pinnacle of the Goldilocks reelperfectly balanced between weight, size, and sheer power. For the 2024 model, Daiwa has integrated their groundbreaking Airdrive Design, creating a reel that feels almost weightless in the hand during the retrieve while retaining the legendary Toughness the Certate name was built on.

The CXH designation is the secret sauce here: a Compact body paired with an Extra High gear ratio. This gives you the massive 12kg drag and cranking power of a 4000-sized reel, but in a frame that wont fatigue your wrist during an eight-hour lure session. With its Made in Japan pedigree and a single-piece Aluminium Monocoque (MQ) body, this is a tool built for anglers who demand precision and longevity.

Key Features & Innovation

• Airdrive Design: By re-engineering the Rotor, Bail, Spool, and Shaft, Daiwa has reduced the front-end weight. This results in a lower start-up inertia, meaning the handle turns with almost zero effort the moment you touch it.

• MQ Monocoque Aluminium Body: A screwless, one-piece frame that allows for a much larger Tough Digigear than standard reels. Its more rigid, more powerful, and offers superior weather sealing.

• MagSealed Protection: Space-age magnetic oil seals the body and the line roller, keeping saltwater and grit away from the internals. This is essential for maintaining that out-of-the-box smoothness in harsh coastal environments.

• ZAION V Air Rotor: A specialized rotor shape that is lighter and stronger, designed to disperse the pressure of heavy loads more evenly.

• ATD Type-L Drag: The latest evolution in drag technology that provides smoother, more consistent tension without the stickiness that often causes break-offs on the initial strike.

Technical Specifications (LT4000D-CXH)

Where to Use the 24 Certate 4000D-CXH

• Coastal Bass Fishing: This is arguably the ultimate Bass lure reel. The 99cm retrieve allows you to work surface sliders and sub-surface minnows with total control, while the 12kg drag stops a charging fish in heavy kelp.

• Heavy Freshwater Lure Work: Perfect for chasing big Zander or Pike on large reservoirs where you need a reel that can handle heavy braids and high-resistance lures.

• Inshore Boat Spinning: If youre casting light metals or soft plastics for Pollack and Coalfish over inshore wrecks, the MQ body provides the winching power needed to get fish moving toward the surface quickly.

Gerrys Pro Tip

The CXH is the specialists choice. Because it has that 99cm retrieve, its incredible for fishing in fast-moving water or when you need to take up slack line instantly after a long cast in a crosswind. If youre a lure angler who likes a fast-paced game, this is the one. I recommend pairing this with a high-quality 8-strand PE braid; the Cross Wrap system on this spool ensures the line sits perfectly, virtually eliminating those annoying wind knots during power casts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does Compact (C) actually mean in the 4000D-CXH?

A: It means the reel features a 4000-sized spool and rotor for great casting distance and drag power, but utilizes a smaller, lighter body. This gives you the benefits of a large reel without the unnecessary bulk.

Q: Is this reel suitable for Saltwater?

A: Absolutely. Between the MagSealed body and the 10 CRBB (Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings), this reel is specifically engineered to survive the rigors of saltwater fishing.

Q: How does the Airdrive Shaft improve performance?

A: The Airdrive Shaft is a low-friction floating system. It ensures that even when the reel is under heavy load (like when youre playing a big fish), the pinion gear and main shaft remain supported, so the handle doesnt become heavy or difficult to turn.

Q: Does the 24 Certate feature a back-wind (Anti-Reverse) switch?

A: No. Like most modern high-end saltwater reels, it features a Permanent Infinite Anti-Reverse. Removing the switch reduces the number of entry points for water and salt, significantly increasing the reels lifespan.