Moonshine Rod Company Fast Action Fly Rod
- Line Weight: 6 lb
- Rod Length: 9 feet
- Action: Moderate Fast
- Fishing Rod Power: Medium
Last refreshed Jul 5, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A carbon fiber fly rod line with a genuinely useful safety net: a spare tip in every case, across weights from panfish to saltwater.
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ASIN: B09VJWT249Category: Fly Fishing Rods
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Overview
A carbon fiber fly rod built in moderate-fast to fast action, sold across the Drifter II, Vesper, Epiphany ESN, Outcast, Phantom and Rambler series in weights from 2WT to 12WT. Each rod ships with a spare tip section and a compartmented cordura travel tube.
Moonshine builds this line around one recurring headache for fly anglers: snapped tips. A second tip section rides in the case as a backup, so a door slam or branch strike on the water doesn't end the trip. The line spans six series and weight classes from panfish 2WT up to 12WT saltwater, so the specific blank action and cosmetics vary by which series and weight is ordered.
- Extra tip section ships in every case
- SiC stripping guides with derlin bushing reel seat
- AAA-grade cork and burl seat accent
- Five-compartment cordura travel tube
Who it's for
Anglers assembling a fly setup who want a spare tip on hand rather than mail-ordering a replacement mid-trip. Suits buyers picking a rod by target species and line weight across the Moonshine catalog rather than shoppers set on one exact blank.
Pros and cons
- Spare tip section included with every rod
- Covers weights from 2WT panfish to 12WT saltwater
- SiC guides and cork grade suited to repeat casting
- Compartmented travel case for transport
- Exact action and finish vary by series ordered
Performance notes
Moderate-fast to fast action carbon fiber blanks are paired with SiC stripping guides, single-foot light wire guides, and uplocking reel seat rings with delrin bushings. AAA-grade cork and a burl seat insert cover the cosmetic side, and the rod breaks down into a five-compartment cordura tube for travel.
Specifications
| Brand | Moonshine Rod Company |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Line Weight | 6 lbhigher than 71% of 22 fly fishing rods |
| Rod Length | 9 feet |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fishing Rod Power | Medium |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Carbon Fiber |
| Handle Material | Cork |
| Color | Vintage Brown |
| Included components | |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Tension Supported | Medium, High |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Action | Moderate Fast |
| Fishing Technique | Fly |
| Target Species | Fish |
| Grip Type | Full Wells |
| Item Type Name | Fishing Rods |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Moonshine rod come with a backup tip?
Yes, each rod ships with two tip sections so a broken tip does not end a fishing trip.
What line weights does this Moonshine series cover?
The line spans 2WT up to 12WT across the Drifter II, Vesper, Epiphany ESN, Outcast, Phantom and Rambler series.
What case does the rod travel in?
A five-compartment embroidered cordura tube designed to carry the broken-down rod sections.