Little kern golden wrote:
I totally agree with the above comment. If you are going to buy a rod to try out fly fishing, I get it, and then I'd say its hard to beat a Cabela's CGR or a used 2 piece vintage Fenwick. I would also check the Rods for sale section here as there are always some great used deals to be found.
About a year ago, I was looking at the Moonshine Revival as well. Here is my long story, hope you find it helpful.
The CGR's are probably the best value in fly rods. I have the 5'9" 3wt and love it, and have heard many good things about all of the rods in this series. I also have a Moonshine Drifter (graphite) 7'6" 3wt that I picked up used, but with the plastic still on the handle for about the same price as a CGR. I like both rods, but find myself going to the CGR more often than the Moonshine. I know it's not an apples to apples comparison, and I think moonshine makes a good product, but for the same price you could get an entire CGR setup (rod, reel & line) and be just as happy. Also, I have noticed that the CGR's go on sale around Christmas and can be had for a very reasonable price.
If you want a really nice rod, find a used one here. I've been fortunate to pick up Steffen and McFarland rods on here for less than the price of the Moonshine Revival. I'm sure the Revival is a nice rod (I looked at getting one for a while, but never found any reviews on it), but I honestly can say that I delighted with the way my Steffen and McFarland cast and fish. That's not to say I wouldn't have been happy with the Revival, but there is a reason these rod builders are as highly regarded as they are.
Lastly, vintage Fenwicks are also amazing. They are a lot of fun and a great way to get into glass. I found quite a few on the big auction site and on FB marketplace for the price of a tank of gas. They were not mint or unfished, but in good condition and very fishable and fun.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask and good luck in your search.