Moonshine Rod Co. Fly Fishing Rod with Carrying Case and Extra Rod Tip Section, Slow-Medium-Fast Action
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Arrives
Monday, Dec 1
Size: 10wt 9'
Style: Vesper
Features
- LIGHTWEIGHT HIGH PERFORMANCE CONSTRUCTION With superb balance, dampening, and swing weight, the Vesper Series lightweight design provides ultimate accuracy. This rod features an anti-glare, slate blank with midnight bindings. Rods in this series are made of high-modulus nano-matrix carbon fiber and titanium frame SiC stripping guides.
- DYNAMIC 4-PIECE ROD Field-tested and guide-approved, high-performance Vesper Series rods come in moderate-fast (3-6wt) and fast action (7-10wt) models. The AAAA grade cork, HD double blackout rings, Delrin bushings, and fighting butt set this rod above the competition.
- PORTABLE CORDURA TUBE This rod comes with a durable, 5-compartment rod sock and an extra rod tip section. Embroidered with the Moonshine logo, the rod tube protects your fly rod from bumps, dirt, water, mud, and more. The cases sleek, compact design gives you the freedom to fly fish anywhere.
- HIGH SENSITIVITY If you're looking for the ability to send long-distance casts and intuitive hand feel, the Vesper Series Moonshine Rods are designed for you. This dynamic rod includes light wire single foot guides and AAAA grade cork with tobacco tiger reel seat and downlocking rings.
- BUILT TO LAST We understand your fly fishing adventures can present obstacles that can leave you dead in the water with a busted rod. When you invest in Moonshine, you'll get a lifetime manufacturers warranty with an industry-competitive fee to get you back up and running in no time.
Brand: Moonshine Rod Company
Material: Nano Matrix Carbon Fiber
Color: gray
Number of Pieces: 1
Fishing Technique: Fly
Brand: Moonshine Rod Company
Material: Nano Matrix Carbon Fiber
Color: gray
Number of Pieces: 1
Fishing Technique: Fly
Item Weight: 1.4 Pounds
Model Name: Vesper
Action: Moderate-Fast
Line Weight: 10wt
Grip Type: Fighting Butt
Tension Level: high
Handle Material: Cork
Fishing Rod Power: Heavy
Product Dimensions: 9"W
Manufacturer: Moonshine Rod Company
Size: 10wt 9'
UPC: 850765008465
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 31 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches
Package Weight: 1.4 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 33 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches
Brand Name: Moonshine Rod Company
Warranty Description: Lifetime manufacturer’s warranty with an industry-competitive fee to get you back up and running in no time.
Suggested Users: unisex-adult
Number of Items: 1
Style: Vesper
Included Components: Carrying Case
Sport Type: Fishing
Target Species: Fish
Date First Available: June 11, 2020
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Top Amazon Reviews
I love my Moonshine rods. I have a 5 wt and a 7 wt from the Drifter series. Moonshine rods are high quality in look, feel and function. All of their rods come with a spare tip. You break the tip section simply replace it with the spare. You're good to go and your trip is not ruined
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2025 by Amazon Customer
Size: 5wt 9'
Style: Drifter II
Was a little hesitant to purchase after reading a handful of bad reviews from a web search. Then I realized the vast majority of the reviews were great and the few bad reviews were really probably people slinging $1000+ rods. Hey whatever you gotta say to yourself to justify your vanity purchase with your wife. Most of us live in the real world and that means $200-$300 rods. I also figured that most any rod in the $200-$300 price range was going to be made in China even the ones from the more well known rod manufacturers. I got the Drifter 2 in the 5wt/9ft. First of all, the rod looks great from a purely cosmetic standpoint. I have fished it twice and felt like it was on par with my other rod in a similar price range from a large fly fishing retailer. For the price, you get a nice looking rod, a nice case, an extra tip section and if you break it you pay $40 for a replacement section versus $60 replacement fee from another manufacturer. I could not find a rod company that offered a “no cost” warranty. If I wind up breaking it after a couple of season then I am only out $200. So, buy the rod and give it a run. The extra money you save invest in a higher quality fly line.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2025 by RAM
Size: 5wt 9'
Style: Drifter II
I bought my first fly rod setup in 1994, so I have been at this a while. I was looking for a nice backup rod and reel without breaking the bank. I purchased the Moonshine Drifter 5wt rod and I paired it with the Kingfisher Big Blackfoot Reel with a loaded it with RIO Perception WF5F fly line I found on sale. The rod was packaged in nice rod case and came with a spare rod tip. The rod is light weight and seems to be well made. I love the look of this rod with the copper accents and the wood reel seat. I spent a week on the river fishing with this rod and it worked perfectly. This rod is on par with some of my more expensive rods. I am planning on purchasing another Moonshine rod in a 9wt. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have fun and catch fish, but a good rod and reel along with a good fly line makes it more enjoyable. If you are looking for a nice rod either as a beginner or an avid fisherman, this rod deserves chance.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2025 by Devin B. Devin B.
Size: 5wt 9'
Style: Drifter II
Love this rod. Second one I’ve bought. Balanced and beautiful for effortless casting. This one is the 9 ft 5/6 which got action right away on northern Idaho rivers for cutthroat trout.
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2025 by Joseph Tedrick Joseph Tedrick
Size: 7' MHF
Style: Rambler
I am impressed. I wanted a good looking, great feeling, and mid-sensitive rod for pike and walleye in my boat and moonshine has outdone themselves with everything listed and then some. The hard case included is fantastic and they took some attention to detail which I appreciate, stout, plenty of room without a ton of slop, the zipper isn’t finicky, and both the top and bottom of the case are solid. I was a bit nervous due to the different approach moonshine took on their larger line guide having a super tiny hole as opposed to the standard but it remarkably casts even further than i would have given it credit for without having tried it first. Plus it came with a sticker which was almost as exciting 😂 well worth the money, good weight, crisp balance, and well tuned.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2025 by Bryan
Size: 3wt 7'6
Style: Drifter II
Fast shipping made it possible to take on my latest trip. I was pleased with the build quality. Rod was easy to load and very accurate for short distances. Happy overall
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2025 by SMat
Size: 5wt 9'
Style: Drifter II
Excellent rod. Had to get a replacement sine I lost twoo of my rods (Echo Lift and TFO NXT BLK Label) which I thought were great. I was hesitant to buy this rod in 5WT, due to the guides not being the traditional snake guides but I got it and I'm glad. I dont see a difference when casting and the rod is lighter because of it. Great rod and I absolutely love it and love the way it looks too. Made me forget about my two lost rods, LOL.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2025 by rmp
I found Moonshine Rods while researching for blanks to build a flyrod to replace one that got donated to the fish gods. I spent 3 days researching Moonshine after finding them here on Amazon. I've enjoyed fast action flyrods for years, but as I get older I find I like a little slower, less demanding action. The Drifter seemed like "the one" to me. I ordered a 9' 5weight. 2 days later, I was opening a box to reveal something I didnt expect. A VERY NICE looking rod appeared as the packaging went away. Initially, you are attracted to the burl wood insert on the reel seat, then the cork handle, and then your eyes start wandering over the guides thread windings. Beautifully executed, no gaps, no lumps and well done top coat finish. After receiving my new reel and line, I strung up this gem and headed to the yard to see how this baby casts. Few false casts to feel out the action and let her rip. That's when I noticed something you don't see even on high dollar factory rods unless its a custom build on a mass produced blank. Most rods don't have enough line guides. This causes the line to sag between the guides, slowing down line speed and making casting long distance difficult. This rod has more line guides than most 9' rods, and if you load the action up statically, you'll find the line follows the blank perfectly! The Drifter casts effortlessly for me to 50-60 feet. and further with a bit more effort. Well done Moonshine Rod Co, for actually building a flyrod correctly!!! The extra tip section is a nice bonus as well. I'm looking forward to actually fishing this rod. At 200 bucks, I wouldnt call this a "budget" rod, but I would call it a very high value/per dollar spent rod. You can spend more, you could spend less, but this rod hits right in the feels for the best bang/$$ IMO. BTW, customer service is unbelievable. I emailed a question at 6:30 PM mountain time, I got a response and hour later. How many business answer emails after hours? These folks are awesome
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Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2021 by James Flinchbaugh