Link to Moonshine Rod Co.- https://moonshinerods.com
I have no problem admitting that I am frugal. I try not to spend more money than necessary on things if I don't have to. There is also a possibility that I have a small addiction to Facebook Marketplace. It's not that I buy a lot of things off marketplace, I just like to peruse a lot and see what people are selling. I think marketplace is a great resource when looking for things like bed frames, used 3D printers, and yes, fly fishing equipment. I'm also a fan of Moonshine Rod Company. I've heard nothing but great things about their rods and reels but have never had the opportunity or need to purchase from them. So when I saw a band new Moonshine reel come up on the marketplace that had never been used and was less than half the price of a new one, I jumped on it.
While I have not put any line on the reel, and thus not actually used it yet, I already see some things that I like. First of all, the crescent that is cut out of the housing is eye-catching to say the least. As if that wasn't enough, the spool is silver on the side that faces the housing. This means that the silver makes the crescent appear silver with the rest of the housing appear black. It is a subtle detail but is an aesthetic that I greatly appreciate.
Second, I the drag system appears to be well-designed. It is sealed which always points towards less maintenance and fewer malfunctions. Another component that I dig is that the cap that connects the spool to the housing isn't removable. As a result, you don't have to worry about dropping it in a lake/stream and you really can't lose it anywhere else for that matter. The only thing that I don't like is that the traditional clicking sound (that most reels make) is produced when drag is taken AND when the reel is turned to bring in line. I prefer that my reels only click when the drag system is engaged. I'm sure I will just get used to this characteristic so it's not a large concern of mine.
I am extremely happy with my purchase and I can't wait to hit the water with it. I will post a review of the performance reel after some field testing. I'm also going to keep perusing Facebook Marketplace for good deals on fly fishing equipment. It's a great place to look for deals so you might want to do the same...just please don't beat me to any good deals! I'm totally kidding. If I snooze, I lose.
Link to Moonshine Rod Co.- https://moonshinerods.com
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