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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
Action: Moderate-Fast
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
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 31 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches
Package Weight: 0.5 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
Target Species: fish
Date First Available: March 14, 2022
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If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is:
Thursday, Mar 12
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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.
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
Size: 5wt 9'
Style: Drifter II
Amazing rod so far. Took it out for the first time and landed two small trout. I love this rod. The quality and craftsmanship is phenomenal and the bundle for the price is great. I have it paired with an orvis Clearwater III with some 5wt Rio line. Cast great!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2025 by Kim West Kim West
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: 3wt 10'6" ESN
Style: Vesper
I bought Moonshine Vesper 10'6" 3wt for euro nymphing in a river located in the prefecture next to Tokyo, where stocked rainbow trout are released. I tried it at the end of January. I only caught one trout this time, but I still enjoyed euro nymphing with the Vesper. I especially love the design—the gray blank and orange accents are beautiful and exceeded my expectations before purchasing. I’m already looking forward to using it on my next trip.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2026 by Kofi Kofi