Moonshine Rod Co. Fly Fishing Rod with Carrying Case and Extra Rod Tip Section, Slow-Medium-Fast Action
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Size: 5wt 9'
Style: Drifter Ii
Features
- High Quality Construction - Performance, higher modulus carbon fiber makes it much lighter than the DrifterExtra Tip Included - Each Drifter II comes with two rod tip sections, so you'll always have a replacement handy. Breaking your tip in a car door or tree leaving you sidelined is a thing of the past I with excellent swing weight in Moderate-Fast action, along with a beautiful burl reel seat and anti-glare finish
- Extra Tip Included - Each Drifter II comes with two rod tip sections, so you'll always have a replacement handy. Breaking your tip in a car door or tree leaving you sidelined is a thing of the past
- Its in the Details - SiC strippping guides, metallic copper accents and alignment dots, light wire single foot guides, AAA grade cork, and uplocking rings with derlin bushings
- Easy to Travel - Each rod comes with a 5 compartment embroidered cordura tube
- Built for the Elements We understand your fly fishing adventures can present obstacles that can leave you dead in the water. 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: Carbon Fiber
Color: Vintage Brown
Number of Pieces: 1
Fishing Technique: Fly
Brand: Moonshine Rod Company
Material: Carbon Fiber
Color: Vintage Brown
Number of Pieces: 1
Fishing Technique: Fly
Model Name: Drifter II
Age Range (Description): Adult
Line Weight: 5wt
Grip Type: Full Wells
Tension Level: medium, high
Handle Material: Cork
Fishing Rod Power: Light
Manufacturer: Moonshine Rod Company
Size: 5wt 9'
UPC: 850765008816
Target Species: fish
Action: Moderate-Fast
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 31.5 x 2.38 x 2.38 inches
Package Weight: 0.52 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 31 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
Part Number: MRD-FGS-D001-02-AE1US
Style: Drifter Ii
Included Components: 4 Piece Rod with 1 extra rod tip and 5 compartment embroidered rod tube
Sport Type: Fishing
Date First Available: March 14, 2022
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Top Amazon Reviews
Size: 7wt 10'
Style: Drifter Ii
The craftsmanship on this rod is absolutely top-notch. From the moment you take it out of the case, you can tell it’s made with care and attention to detail. As someone who really appreciates quality gear, I was impressed right away. Out on the water, this rod performs just as well as it looks. The casting is smooth and accurate, with a great feel and balance in hand. It loads well and delivers a clean presentation without much effort. I’ve used it primarily on the North Platte River in Wyoming and had excellent success with it—plenty of control even in variable conditions, and the backbone to handle feisty trout. The weight feels just right for all-day use, and I had no issues with fatigue or strain after long sessions. It’s clear Moonshine Rod Co. knows what they're doing. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just looking for a rod that will help you grow in the sport, this is a rock-solid choice and a great value. The weight and size of the rod are perfect for larger rivers. It's not the best choice for fishing small rivers and creeks but for decent sized fish this is a great option. Highly recommend—beautiful rod, reliable performance, and a great company behind it.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2025 by Jeremiah p.
Size: 5wt 10'
Style: Drifter Ii
I love this rod!! I am very new and actually cast like $&%# . I have other fly rods, first one was a.company with the big R. This has a rod has a much better feel for me. I can can actually cast some times. Yes I know just practice. Feels great in hand!! Old saying g look good feel good .
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025 by Anthony R De Marco
Size: 6wt 9'
Style: Vesper
I have the 6wt Vesper Rod. It is by far one of the best rods I have bought. I also have a Sage 4wt. The Vesper casts and has better action than my Sage. I have yet to catch a big fish on it, but have caught several smaller ones.
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2025 by Aaron Nagy
Lots of reviews and commentary about Moonshine - - - here's what I can tell you. I purchased a 3 and 4-wt drifter, and then another 3wt as a gift for a family member. Aesthetically, the rods look really good. The case works, and you can't beat getting the extra tip. I've fished both the 3 and 4 wt in skinny water and small rivers throughout IL & WI for mostly brown and brook trout, plus smallies and the unintentional rock bass / blue gill. One of the complaints I've read is that the rods feel heavy and stiff, some said it felt like casting a log... I didn't find this to be the case - - - I fished multiple sessions, days at a time, and never felt the weight of the rod to be heavy or clumsy. Casting, I was able to target pockets with accuracy ( relative to my own skills ). In many cases, the rods provided me with enough confidence to pursue to a few fairly ambitious targets, which paid off with strikes and landed fish, time and time again. I can't say much about backbone, as my target species were typically 8" to 12" browns - - - that said, i did handle a 15" brown to hand on the 4wt, and a thick 14" smallie as well. Never did i experience any breaking, splintering, or any other complaints other users have had... Overall, after one season, I'm a fan of the moonshine rods. I'm not going to say I'd take them over St. Croix, G. Loomis, Sage, etc... but I found them to do the job, especially for skinny water trout.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024 by Matt Dudek Matt Dudek
Size: 6' ULF
Style: Rambler
one cool lil rod! im on 2lb test and this rod handle some big fish today. alot of action, looks amazing, so glad i gave this company a shot! i paired it with a tica cetus sb 500 and love it. light weight setup but packs a punch. bonus it came with a carrying case its so well built the rod was worth the price alone.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2025 by Jesus Jesus
Size: 5wt 10'
Style: Drifter Ii
When Moonshine was reducing inventory on the original Drifter, I was able to pick one up at substantial savings. I got the 10’ 5wt to use on lakes especially out of a float tube. The medium action of the original Drifter was fine but swing weight on the 10’ rod was a little high for my wrist and balance a little awkward. When I got the chance to pick up the Drifter 2 on Amazon Prime day at 40% off, I went for it and got another 10’ 5wt. The Drifter 2 has a lot less swing weight and a much faster action. I like its feel and action much more. It has single foot guides (which I like but they could be larger) a different, lighter reel seat, alignment dots, and a small cork butte on the reel seat (smaller than a fighting butte). I believe I will use this rod a lot more than I was using the original Drifter. For me and with this rod I think the balance and action of the Drifter 2 is much nicer. Of course, like all the Moonshine rods it has two tips and good warranty. Yes it is made in China but that is no problem for me. I have a lot of rods and some of my favorites are Chinese. As I understand, the Drifter 2 uses higher modulus carbon fiber allowing for more power with lighter weight which is an advantage for distance, wind and streamers. Hope this assessment was useful. After fishing the rod I am changing my rating from 5 to 4 stars. It really bothers me the guides are so small. Makes it difficult to use and land fish with long leaders. The small guides are a pain.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024 by L. Fuller
Size: 8wt 9'
Style: Outcast
I wanted to try fishing for Coho from the beach, and needed something larger than my other fly rods. This (and the creede reel) was on sale for half off so I decided to give it a try. For the price I got it at, I am happy with it. Had I paid full price, I think I'd still be just as happy. It's a solid rod at a very good price. I also used it to chase steelhead this winter and plan on using it for large mouth this spring and summer :) I also have the 3wt for small creeks and it's an amazing little rod. Moonshine is putting out some great stuff and they go on sale frequently. If you are patient, you can get some quality gear and very low prices.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025 by Peter J. Peter J.
Size: 5wt 9'
Style: Drifter Ii
This thang is wicked good for the money. You’re not gonna find a better rod for this price point. I love this thing and I’m definitely a Moonshine fan boi now.
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025 by Colton