Certate FC LT2500S at a glance
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) · Certate range 170–290 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 · 72 cm (≈ 28.3 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 0.6 gō 200 m (219 yd) / Nylon 4 lb 150 m (164 yd) Full table |
| Same body as | Not confirmed (spool or drag not printed) |
| Japan list price | ¥55,600 excl. tax |
| US version | Not confirmed Details |
All Certate 2500 sizes compared (FC LT2500S / FC LT2500S-XH / FC LT2500S-DH / LT2500 / LT2500-H) →
What are the Certate FC LT2500S specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Daiwa Japan lists the Certate FC LT2500S at 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz), 5.1:1 gear ratio, 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) max drag. 6 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.6-200 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 4-150 |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | Not confirmed |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 10/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 72 cm (≈ 28.3 in) |
| Handle length | 50 mm |
| Spool | Not confirmed |
| Product code (品番) | 00061173 |
| JAN code | 4550133306563 |
| Model year | 24 (2024) |
| List price in Japan | ¥55,600 excl. tax official |
| Features named by the maker | Airdrive Design, Monocoque body (aluminium), Tough Digigear, Magsealed, ATD Type-L drag |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 6.2 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 28.3 in; max drag: 11.0 lb. The line-capacity table below gives yards for each confirmed metre figure.
Converted from Daiwa Japan's official metric values. Weight and drag are rounded to one decimal place, retrieve to one decimal place.
How much is the JDM Certate FC LT2500S?
¥55,600 before consumption tax. That is Daiwa Japan's "メーカー希望本体価格" (maker's suggested base price; the table notes it is 税抜, before consumption tax) for the FC LT2500S (product code 00061173), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 15 Certate sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥54,600–¥61,600. The FC LT2500S-XH, LT2500 and LT2500-H have the same list price.
Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices
How much does the Certate FC LT2500S weigh?
175 g (≈ 6.2 oz) in Daiwa Japan's table. Across the 15 Certate sizes the range is 170–290 g: the lightest is the FC LT2000S-P and the heaviest the LT5000D-XH. The FC LT2500S-XH lists the same weight.
What is the Certate FC LT2500S gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.1:1, with 72 cm (≈ 28.3 in) of line per handle turn. Other 2500 sizes in the same series: FC LT2500S-XH 6.2:1 (87 cm), FC LT2500S-DH 5.1:1 (72 cm), LT2500 5.2:1 (73 cm), LT2500-H 5.7:1 (80 cm).
How much drag does the Certate FC LT2500S have?
Max drag 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb). Daiwa Japan's table has no practical-drag column.
How much line does the Certate FC LT2500S hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only. For example, PE 0.6-200 means size 0.6 gō and 200 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 0.6-200 | 0.6 gō–219 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (lb–m) | 4-150 | 4 lb–164 yd | — |
Converted from Daiwa Japan's official metric values; yd is rounded to the nearest whole yard. The gō rating is unchanged and is not a lb-test conversion. JAFTMA line-size standards and how to read these figures →
How many bearings does the Certate FC LT2500S have?
10/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Daiwa Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Certate FC LT2500S have?
Handle length 50 mm. Spool dimensions are not printed in the table we checked.
How does the FC LT2500S differ from other 24 Certate sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 2500):
- FC LT2500S vs FC LT2500S-XH: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 72 cm vs 87 cm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), handle length, bearings.
- FC LT2500S vs FC LT2500S-DH: weight 175 g vs 185 g; handle length 50 mm vs 90 mm; bearings 10/1 vs 12/1. Same gear ratio, retrieve per crank, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m).
- FC LT2500S vs LT2500: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.2:1; retrieve per crank 72 cm vs 73 cm; weight 175 g vs 200 g; max drag 5 kg vs 10 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.6-200 vs 0.8-200. Same handle length, bearings.
- FC LT2500S vs LT2500-H: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.7:1; retrieve per crank 72 cm vs 80 cm; weight 175 g vs 200 g; max drag 5 kg vs 10 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 0.6-200 vs 0.8-200; handle length 50 mm vs 55 mm. Same bearings.
All Certate 2500 sizes side by side →
Daiwa Japan lists 15 Certate sizes, weighing 170–290 g with gear ratios of 4.9–6.2:1; the FC LT2500S is 175 g at 5.1:1, the same weight as the FC LT2500S-XH. The table shows each size's official values. Full 24 Certate size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC LT2000S-P | 4.9:1 | 170 g | 5 kg | 0.4-200 | ¥54,600 | JDM only |
| FC LT2000S-H | 5.8:1 | 170 g | 5 kg | 0.4-200 | ¥54,600 | JDM only |
| FC LT2500S (this page) | 5.1:1 | 175 g | 5 kg | 0.6-200 | ¥55,600 | JDM only |
| FC LT2500S-XH | 6.2:1 | 175 g | 5 kg | 0.6-200 | ¥55,600 | JDM only |
| FC LT2500S-DH | 5.1:1 | 185 g | 5 kg | 0.6-200 | ¥57,600 | JDM only |
| LT2500 | 5.2:1 | 200 g | 10 kg | 0.8-200 | ¥55,600 | JDM only |
| LT2500-H | 5.7:1 | 200 g | 10 kg | 0.8-200 | ¥55,600 | CERTLTG2500D-H (closest) |
| LT3000-CH | 5.7:1 | 205 g | 10 kg | 1-200 | ¥56,600 | JDM only |
| LT3000 | 5.2:1 | 225 g | 10 kg | 1-200 | ¥57,600 | JDM only |
| LT3000-XH | 6.2:1 | 225 g | 10 kg | 1-200 | ¥57,600 | CERTLTG3000D-XH (closest) |
| LT4000-C | 5.2:1 | 235 g | 12 kg | 1.5-200 | ¥58,600 | JDM only |
| LT4000-CXH | 6.2:1 | 235 g | 12 kg | 1.5-200 | ¥58,600 | CERTLTG4000D-CXH (closest) |
| LT5000D-CXH | 6.2:1 | 245 g | 12 kg | 2.5-300 | ¥60,600 | JDM only |
| LT5000D | 5.2:1 | 290 g | 12 kg | 2.5-300 | ¥61,600 | JDM only |
| LT5000D-XH | 6.2:1 | 290 g | 12 kg | 2.5-300 | ¥61,600 | CERTLTG5000D-XH-A (closest) |
Which spools fit the Certate FC LT2500S?
Daiwa's custom-parts brand lists the spools below for this reel.
Spools the maker lists for this reel
- 24 Certate listed as a compatible model ("each size"). SLP Works (Daiwa's custom-parts brand) lists 26 Certate HD, 22/18 Exist, 24/19 Certate, 23 Airity and 21 Luvias Airity as compatible, "each size". Spool sizes and JAN codes: see our Daiwa spool page.
- 24 Certate listed as a compatible model. SLP Works lists 26 Certate HD, 24 Certate Custom Body, 22/18 Exist, 24/19 Certate, 23 Airity (ST models supported) and 21 Luvias Airity.
See SLP Works spool sizes, JAN codes and warnings.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| LT2500 (normal) spool | Do not fit to FC LT models | SLP Works' EX LT Spool 2 page asks owners not to fit an LT2500 normal spool to FC LT models because the maximum drag force differs and can overload the gears. 24 Certate names this size "FC LT". |
We only list parts the manufacturer (or its own custom-parts brand) names. A part with similar dimensions is not treated as compatible, and a matching type is not a statement that stock spools swap between models.
Is there a US version of the Certate FC LT2500S?
We found no US model with the size code FC LT2500S in the US spec tables we checked.
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Certate FC LT2500S vs Caldia FC LT2500S
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 2500, closest in weight first. Size numbers are each maker's own naming, not a measured standard, so the same number does not mean the same spool or body. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest FC LT2500S is the Caldia at ¥29,300 and the most expensive the Certate at ¥55,600.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa 25 Caldia FC LT2500S | 170 g | 5.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥29,300 |
| Shimano 22 Stella C2500S | 175 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥92,700 |
| Shimano 22 Stella C2500SXG | 175 g | 6.3:1 | 3 kg | ¥92,700 |
| Daiwa 22 Exist PC LT2500 | 175 g | 5.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥104,000 |
| Daiwa 22 Exist PC LT2500-H | 175 g | 5.7:1 | 10 kg | ¥104,000 |
| Shimano Vanford 2500S | 175 g | 5.1:1 | 4 kg | ¥34,700 |
| Shimano Vanford 2500SHG | 175 g | 5.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥34,700 |
| Shimano Twin Power C2500SXG | 180 g | 6.3:1 | 3 kg | ¥53,500 |
| Daiwa 22 Exist LT2500S-DH | 170 g | 5.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥106,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Luvias PC LT2500 | 170 g | 5.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥48,900 |
Compare
- Daiwa Certate 2500: all 5 sizes compared
- Vanquish 2500S vs Exist LT2500S vs Twin Power 2500S
- Other FC LT2500S reels in our data: Daiwa 25 Caldia FC LT2500S
- Other Certate sizes: FC LT2000S-P, FC LT2000S-H, FC LT2500S-XH, FC LT2500S-DH, LT2500, LT2500-H, LT3000-CH, LT3000, LT3000-XH, LT4000-C, LT4000-CXH, LT5000D-CXH, LT5000D, LT5000D-XH
- Daiwa 24 Certate JDM: all sizes · All JDM Daiwa reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes
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Sources
- Daiwa Japan product page and spec table (セルテート) (checked 2026-10-05)
- SLP Works: EX LT Spool 2 (compatible models) (checked 2026-10-05)
- SLP Works: EX LT Black Spool 2 (compatible models) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)