OPST Pure Skagit Series Two Handed Rods - Free Commando

OPST Pure Skagit

These rods were designed by Skagit legend Ed Ward and represent decades of dedication purely to sustained-anchor two-handed casting. A rod reflects its designer, and these rods are a true illustration of Ed’s vision. 

Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics is proud to release our very own line of Micro Skagit and Pure Skagit Two-Handed Rods, designed by Ed Ward. We developed our rods over five years during which we refined the taper to represent Ed’s concepts. It will initially include six rods in total, ranging from a 9’9” Micro Skagit Two-Handed 3wt up to a 11’6” 8wt, and every whole rod weight in-between.

This line-up will be classified by design differences, into two categories:

• Micro Skagit - 399-4, 4100-4, 5104-4
• Pure Skagit - 6108-4, 7110-4, 8116-4, 9123-4

OPST Pure Skagit

The Pure Skagit Rod line-up is definitively more focused towards Spey/Skagit-type two-handed casting.

Represented by a 10’8” 6wt, an 11’ 7wt, an 11’6’ 8wt, they depart from our Micro Series in a few ways. The upper grips are double-welled and thus more aligned with contemporary two-handed rods under 12’, while the lower handles remain switch-style.

These rods are also faster than the Micro series, being a true medium-fast action that casts off the upper third of the taper. This taper loads very well during the Sweep phase of the Skagit casting sequence and maintaining that load into the Forward Cast, with a very crisp final delivery.

This rod line-up is targeted toward the fishing of large trout up to Canadian and Alaskan King Salmon.  Rod color is Matte Black with Blue Accent Wraps

Specs

Rod	Line Weight	Length	Sections	Grip	Action
6108-4	6	10'8"	4	Full Wells	Medium/Fast
7110-4	7	11'0"	4	Full Wells	Medium/Fast
8116-4	8	11'6"	4	Full Wells	Medium/Fast
9123-4	9	12'3"	4	Full Wells	Medium/Fast

       
Line Recommendations

OPST Rod	Commando Head	Commando Smooth	Commando Groove	Lazar Line	Sink Tips	Floating Tips
399-4	150-175 gr	150-175 gr	N/A	30 lb	7.5' 60 grain Micro Sink Tips, 10' 80 grain Commando Sink Tips	7.5' 35 grain and 10' 50 grain Micro Floating Tips
4100-4	175-200 gr	175-200 gr	200 gr	30 lb	7.5' 60 grain Micro Sink Tips, 10' 80 grain Commando Sink Tips	7.5' 35 grain and 10' 50 grain Micro Floating Tips
5104-4	225-250 gr	225-250 gr	200-225 gr	30-35 lb	10' 80 grain and 12' 96 grain Commando Sink Tips	10' 50 grain Micro Floating, 10' 75 grain SHS Floating Tips
6106-4	275-300 gr	275-300 gr	250-275 gr	35-40 lb	10' 80 grain and 12' 96 grain Commando Sink Tips	10' 50 grain Micro Floating, 10' 75 grain SHS Floating Tips
7110-4	325-350 gr	325-350 gr	300-325 gr	35-40 lb	10' 110 grain and 12' 132 grain Commando Sink Tips	10' 75 grain and 12' 90 grain SHS Floating Tips
8116-4	375-400 gr	375-400 gr	350-375 gr	40-50 lb	10' 140 grain and 12' 168 grain Commando Sink Tips	12' 90 grain and 14' 110 grain SHS Floating Tips