Moonflower Tackle

Flowers that bloom at night continue to shine brighter.

The “Moonflower” tackle for light saltwater fishing first appeared in the DAIWA lineup in 2005. Like the gorgeously blooming flower, the Moonflower dances, and the angler dances. Moonflower tackle has evolved to take on horse mackerel, a familiar target that sometimes requires an extremely delicate approach, and cunning large rockfish that hide in the shade of rocks or between seaweed, cautiously waiting for bait to appear nearby. Moonflower will continue to evolve with anglers, providing them with joy and fun like they have never experienced before. The Moonflower’s gorgeous glow will continue to illuminate light saltwater fishing.

A Knot Revolution!

Strong!
Since there are no bumps on the main line side, the strength of the main line can be maximized, allowing you to tie a strong knot. It has a higher knot strength than the Triple Eight Knot, being up to 126% stronger (compared to our company) than the Triple Eight Knot with ester line and fluoro leader. You can concentrate on fighting even when aiming for giga horse mackerel or terra horse mackerel with peace of mind.

Easy!
It can be installed in just a few seconds without any troublesome work. The knot is completed quickly, so you won’t miss your chance.

Less Variation in Strength!
More stable strength than the Triple Eight Knot. When connecting the Ester and the Gekka Bijin One-Touch Leader, the minimum strength is 94.9% (when using 0.5) of the maximum value. In contrast, the Triple Eight Knot only has a minimum strength of 63.0% (when using 0.5) of the maximum value, showing a large variation.

Compact Knot!
Even though it is an easy-set type, it produces a compact knot equivalent to a friction knot. Traditionally, the most common type of easy-set leader was the loop-to-loop method. While it is easy to set up in a short time, it has disadvantages such as concerns about knot strength, a large knot that can get stuck in the guide, and the potential to pick up trash and seaweed, which can affect lure action. These disadvantages are significant in delicate light games like horse mackerel fishing and rockfish fishing.

For veteran anglers, tying extremely thin lines together with a friction knot in the dark of night games, under the unreliable light of a headlamp, while being blown by the sea breeze, and sometimes with numb hands, is extremely difficult. Many anglers tie a friction knot at home but often resort to a train knot or a triple eight knot when retying on-site.

Thus, the Gekka Bijin One-Touch Leader was born for all anglers who enjoy light games. Easy-set type leaders are often thought of as entry-level gear, but this revolutionary system allows you to tie a strong, compact knot in a short amount of time, making it suitable for everyone from beginners to veterans and experts.