Reel Rivals Recap: Isla Moon’s Award-Winning OFTV Show

Welcome to the high seas, with big waves, hot creators, and an epic fishing competition!

Reel Rivals pits eight OnlyFans creators against each other in a high-stakes fishing competition. The prize? A cool $20,000 cash. It’s been described as a “mix between Love Island Games, Too Hot to Handle, and Nat Geo’s Fish My City, but without the male gaze or unnecessary drama.”

“I wanted to take models who are super polished on Instagram and throw them somewhere they can get down and dirty,” Moon explains to The Blast. “As models, we’re constantly filtering everything we post, so I wanted to push a different narrative … that there are other facets to creators. We just don’t explore it enough.”

Reel Rivals took home Best New Show at the 2025 National Reality TV Awards in England, underscoring its breakout success. The show also received a 2025 nomination for Best Reality Competition Show.

Meanwhile, OFTV’s Smash City, the ultimate pickleball competition, won Best Streamed Reality Series and OFTV itself was named the Best Platform for Reality Streaming Content at the 2025 NRTA.

If Isla Moon looks familiar to you, that’s probably because she’s been making headlines for her sensational OnlyFans launch. After earning degrees in psychology and neuroscience, Isla pivoted to creating captivating content on several platforms.

As a lifelong lover of the great outdoors, Isla brings fans along for her most scenic adventures on her OnlyFans profile and OFTV channel. 

Her profile and channel not only showcase her picture-perfect travels but also her authentic personality. Subscribing is like receiving an invitation to experience her day-to-day life alongside her.

Whether she’s ice fishing in Alberta or reflecting on her love of nature, Isla is giving you a warm welcome into her world. Plus, her thoughtful voiceovers and thirst for adventure make for great viewing all summer long.

Isla welcomes creators Dan Dangler and Bryce Adams to the dock. Dan grew up fishing in Michigan, while Bryce is counting on her athletic edge to reel in a win.

During a quick limbo minigame, Bryce’s flexibility pays off, forcing Dan to take on the “Rod of Shame.” But Dan isn’t down long before bouncing back to snag the “Master Baiter Prize.” 

In the final challenge, the pair are judged on the number, length, and rarity of their catches. Dan dominates in both number and rarity, falling short on length by three inches.

An easy win for Dan as she advances to the next round. 

Canadian creator Ara Queen Bae might have a degree in chemical engineering, but her fishing strategy is anything but scientific. She’s relying on one bold technique: twerking her way to a win.

Her opponent, Dom Dawson, brings a different kind of experience to the boat. A seasoned angler and creator, Dom lives on a lake and has reeled in everything from grouper to pike, sharks, and bass. Seems like it’s his match to lose.

Dom lands an impressive 18 fish in the final challenge, earning him the win and early status as frontrunner. 

Jason Luv calls himself a “big boy,” and he’s looking for a catch worthy of his appetite… although it’s been 25 years since he’s last fished.

His opponent Sara Natividad grew up in Gulf Shores, Alabama and isn’t afraid of a little bait or fish guts herself. 

Despite Sara’s advantage going in, Jason is not about to play the underdog. In the main challenge, he surprises everyone by hauling in some Miami’s rarest fish. 

Jason earns a spot in the next round. 

Lexi XO likes to keep things chill. But with zero fishing experience and a shaky grip on the rod, she’s hoping her natural athleticism will keep her afloat at sea.

Emma Magnolia‘s not a pro angler, but she once studied marine biology before shifting her focus to botany and self-sustainable food systems. 

The competition stays neck and neck throughout. The Master Baiter challenge ends in a tie, and in the main event, they both catch the same number and varieties of fish.

It all comes down to length, and Lexi’s 30” beats Emma’s 29”. The narrowest of victories goes to Lexi.

With the semifinals here, it’s time for this competition to plunge deeper. First up: Dan Dangler vs. Lexi XO.

Dan may bring the energy of a squeaky mouse, but don’t let that fool you. She’s got serious fishing chops. From start to finish, she completely outclasses Lexi, winning every challenge with confidence and style.  

Even in the minigame, Dan’s strategy is impressive. She lets Lexi tire herself out before knocking her into the water. 

It’s a clean sweep for Dan, who sails her way into the finals. 

Battle of the Buoys? More like Battle of the Boys as Dom Dawson faces Jason Luv for a spot in the finals.

Dom dominated his opponent his last time at sea, but can he do it again? Even after earning the Rod of Shame in the minigame, he keeps hauling in fish after fish—enough to claim the Master Baiter Prize once again.

But in the main event, Jason mounts an epic comeback. With the final count in, Jason has surpassed Dom in both fish rarity and length.

It all comes down to this: strength vs. beauty, brawn vs. brains, experience vs. vibes. Jason Luv and Dan Dangler face off for the Reel Rivals trophy, $20,000 cash, and a lifetime of bragging rights. 

Both competitors hit the sea swinging, determined to reel in as many fish as they possibly can. But true to form, it’s Dan whose experience shines with every flick of her fishing rod. 

Just like last time, Dan dominates each challenge in the final matchup, securing her place as Reel Rivals Champion. 

It’s been an incredible run for Dan, and a well-earned pot of money to match. 

Taking a deserved victory lap, Dan Dangler joins Isla for a relaxing day of fishing and conversation.

The two dive into everything: Dan’s Italian heritage, the highs and lows of the season, and Isla’s behind-the-scenes experience producing the show.

Dan reflects on her wild journey through the competition—from boats crossing her line to rogue jet skiers throwing her off course.

Not to mention the fierce creators she battled along the way. Finally, Isla ends the day by reeling in a huge sailfish.