12 MONTHS WARRANTY

We understand that fly fishing adventures can come with unexpected challenges—like ending up dead in the water with a broken
rod. Rods take a lot of abuse: they get knocked around, develop tiny stress cracks in the rod shaft (the “blank”), or take the hit when a miscast streamer narrowly misses your head. They can be stepped on, slammed in a car door, or even fall victim to the elusive “rockfish” or “tree fish.”

To help you fish with confidence,we offer a 12-month warranty on all rods from the date of purchase. After that period, replacement parts are available for sale on our website—making it easy to get back on the water quickly.

Not sure what caused the damage? We recommend reading the insightful article Rod Failure by Tom Kirkman, published in RodMakerMagazine. It’s an excellent resource for understanding common causes of damage—and it helps eliminate any guesswork or bias.

Note: For rods purchased before June 2025, our lifetime warranty still applies.

WARRANTY DIRECTIONS

Carefully follow directions for your unique rod series below. Failure to complete all steps will delay service for your rod:  

LEGAL STUFF

No fee will be required if the problem is due to any manufacturing defect. Although we do our best ensure tight quality control, like any product, we can swing and miss. Warranty does not cover intentional damage or flagrant abuse. International warranty claims may require an additional shipping fee. Warranty is only valid for the original purchaser of the rod. Proof of purchase in the form of a matching order confirmation required. In the case of discontinued rods or colors / designs, we may substitute a similar rod. No refunds will ever be granted past the initial 30 day period after purchase. Warranty replacement fees are currently (as of May 2020) $38 per rod section for all series rods other than the Vesper, which is $45. Midnight Specials are $65 per rod section. These fees may be increased as time goes on to account for inflation or any major increases in component costs. Warranties apply only to products made by Moonshine Rod Company, and not any accessories, apparel, reels, fly line, etc.