New Rapala Mooching Reel

Rapala has been test fishing over the last year, and just about ready to launch their new, machined "North Coast" mooching reel.
Expected retail: 250$

Rapala has outfitted the reel with a screaming drag system for playing the big running fish.
Looks like the reel will be a nice alternative to the expensive islanders, a relatively cheap, high-end mooching reel with a limited selection on the market.

There is also the new shimano mooching reel out, and okuma is also launching a 500$ish reel which is the only reel with right hand-left hand conversion.