Native Brook Trout Fishing with Moonlit Lunar S-GLASS

A quick afternoon native Brook trout fly fishing trip.

[@123BV8]

Interested what line you used and how well it loaded the rod? Heard these lower priced rods require the right line to load them for casing.

[@SlabCampOutdoors]

@123BV8 On both fiberglasses that I have I use Orvis Hydros Trout Smooth|Floating|Coldwater WF-3 100gr. However, I have used them with Aventik Floating WF-3 and I'm not sure I noticed a real difference at these weights (3W), lengths (6-7'), and these casting distances (short casts in narrow spaces). Having said that, I did once use this Mooonlit with the Hydros line on a large river (it was all I had in the truck) and was very surprised at the casting distance I was getting with little effort. My experience with these fiberglass rods is that they load VERY easy with even the lightest lines. They require a slower more flowing cast to properly lay line out, as compared to a graphite rod that is harder to properly load and requires a snappier "punch" to get distance. One more thing, I own this Moonlit rod and a Maxcatch rod with similar specs....the Moonlit is so much easier to cast and loads the entire length of the rod making it feel buttery smooth and easier to cast to any distance short or long. Hope that helps, if not, give me a shout back!

[@SlabCampOutdoors]

@123BV8 something I should point out too BV, is that I've never used a bamboo or high dollar fiberglass or fine glass rod, they may be SO much better, but I don't (yet) have the experience with them. I was very surprised at the difference between graphite and fiberglass when I made the switch for native Trout, so it's possible I'll notice a difference between the more expensive fiberglass rods and the cheaper ones. One day I hope to find out thou!

[@123BV8]

@@SlabCampOutdoors So if I am reading between the lines here you prefer the carbon rods to the inexpensive glass rods? I was looking to try glass rods and start with an inexpensive one then if I like it get a higher end rod? Or should I just dive in and go for say an Orvis Super Fine…?

[@SlabCampOutdoors]

@123BV8 I think it depends on what type of fishing you are going to focus on first. If most of your fishing is for smaller fish in smaller streams, I would start with fiberglass. Larger fish is medium to larger stream, I would start with graphite. And in either case, I would start with a less expensive rod. This allows you to figure out what you prefer in a rod without breaking the bank, and then once you know-know what you like, take the plunge on an expensive rod. So, for starting out, (if I had to do it again) I would purchase a Moonlit fiberglass rod for small streams and smaller fish and/or a Maxcatch Premier or Orvis Clearwater graphite for medium/larger trout. Fish those for a while, then decide to go up to an expense fiberglass or graphite once you know your preference or fishing style. (Let's face it....if flyfishing turns out to be "your thing", you will eventually have both fiberglass and graphite; expensive and cheap rods (for backup rods or "truck rods") so start with the lower cost rods and work up. That's just my opinion.

[@123BV8]

@@SlabCampOutdoors Great advice and really appreciate you taking the time to get back to me! Thank you

[@VictoriaBecker-k3h]

Watching your video, I feel like I’ve had a refreshing day in the woods.

[@kstutler3244]

Gorgeous rhododendrons and hearing the water is so peaceful. Love watching the trout chase your catch. 😳

[@lrennie86]

What a beautiful stream! great catches!

[@SlabCampHunter]

Cool beans!

[@johnstutler6363]

made me feel like i was there

[@SlabCampOutdoors]

Glad you liked it!