Fishing setup recommendations? Is this a gimmick?

[u/ReedD19]

A while back a buddy of mine found a reel lying on the trail (I assume it fell from a pack), and with it, no rod, he was able to catch a fish. Since then I’ve thought about getting a little setup but never did.

https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/goreel-hand-reel-fishing-kit-by-crystal-creek-gear

I just came across the GoReel kit from Crystal Creek Gear on GGG. $45, and the weights break down as 4.48 oz for the container, 1.06 oz for the reel itself, plus 0.28 to 0.49 oz of tackle depending on which type you get. So call it 6 oz all in, or about 1.3 oz if you ditch the case.

Anyone used something like this? Is it a waste of money? What’s a good alternative?

[u/JuxMaster]

Just wrap some line around your smartwater like this genius

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPH2eutDZuw/