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Moonshine Rod Company

Moonshine Rod Co. The Drifter Series Fly Rod with Extra Tip

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Color: Matte Vintage Brown - 8WT 9' (4PC)


Features

  • HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION Made with performance, medium action graphite and high-grade AAA cork grips. The cork grips have burled ends while the burl reel seats are double-locking, dyed to showcase this rods impressive wood graining.
  • DYNAMIC 4-PIECE ROD Cork grips keep this rod lightweight, while copper anodized hardware keeps the rod finish sleek and durable from the reel seat to the tip top. This model comes with two rod tip sections, so youll always have a replacement handy.
  • PORTABLE CANVAS TUBE This rod comes with a durable, hard canvas fly rod tube. Embroidered with the Moonshine logo, this 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.
  • DESIGNED FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS Whether youre a seasoned pro or just trying to land your first catch, Drifter Series Moonshine Rods are designed for you. This comfortable medium action rod creates effortless casting ability, throwing big flies while preserving a gentle presentation.
  • 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: Graphite


Color: Matte Vintage Brown - 8WT 9' (4PC)


Number of Pieces: 1


Fishing Technique: Fly


Brand: ‎Moonshine Rod Company


Material: ‎Graphite


Color: ‎Matte Vintage Brown - 8WT 9' (4PC)


Number of Pieces: ‎1


Fishing Technique: ‎Fly


Item Weight: ‎0.66 Kilograms


Age Range (Description): ‎Adult


Rod Length: ‎9 Feet


Action: ‎medium


Grip Type: ‎Full Wells


Tension Level: ‎Medium


Handle Material: ‎Cork


null: ‎Medium


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: ‎30.5 x 4 x 2.5 inches


Package Weight: ‎0.66 Kilograms


Brand Name: ‎Moonshine Rod Company


Manufacturer: ‎Moonshine Rod Company


Part Number: ‎43511-121708


Size: ‎8WT 9' 4PC


Sport Type: ‎Fishing


Date First Available: January 30, 2018


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    • Love. Pure.
Color: Matte Vintage Brown - 5WT 9' (4PC)
This is my 4th Moonshine rod, and I can’t imagine fishing with anything else. These rods are an incredible value. They have excellent components, and rival much more expensive rods without giving up a thing.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023 by HuntinDogs
    • good quality, the rod tends to be on the heavy side....great rod for the price.
Color: Matte Vintage Brown - 7WT 10' (4PC)
good quality, the rod tends to be on the heavy side....great rod for the price. I love the looks of the rod, but it feels heavy in the hand.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023 by Amazon Customer
    • Good looking rod
Color: Matte Vintage Brown - 4WT 8'6" (4PC)
Very accurate with a Rio perception fly line. Better with close to mid range cast. Handsome rod but as far as fighting a fish it is not a good. Landing trout numbers is not good with rod. However I am more a fiberglass rod user.
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2023 by P.A.Y.
    • A very pleasant surprise
Color: Matte Vintage Brown - 5WT 9' (4PC)
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 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2021 by James Flinchbaugh
    • KILLER DEAL!!
Color: Matte Vintage Brown - 6WT 9' (4PC)
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Long time fly fisherman here, owned Sage and Orvis rods, which are nice in their own right, however this rod will make you think twice about spending more on a big name brand. Moonshine is quickly finding its way to that short list of solid fly rods. This rod is exquisitely built and a jewel to look at. I bought the 6wt 9 ft and it is a dream to cast. Loads up and sends it with precision and delicate presentation. Trout seem to like it. 🤩. Buy two before the world figures it out and they go up in price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023 by crystal miller crystal miller
    • Well worth it
Color: Matte Vintage Brown - 5WT 9' (4PC)
Review Image by Brian wert Brian wert
Super happy with this rod. Glad there’s an avenue for me to keep this in the quiver; even when breaks happen. Longevity of a product like this is a major plus. Great build quality. Working great for anything smaller than a larger bead head streamer. 5wt 9ft
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023 by Brian wert Brian wert
    • ❤
Color: Matte Vintage Brown - 5WT 9' (4PC)
Love this rod!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023 by Nick M.
    • Buy it
Color: Matte Vintage Brown - 5WT 10' (4PC)
Casts wonderful and the dry fly delivery is high class rod worthy. I got the 10'-5wt and couldn't be happier. Plus it's very sensitive so you can feel the hit when euro nymphing. So far it is my favorite fly rod I have.
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023 by Sean hamel

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