Single Hand Skagit with OPST Commando Heads - OPST
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- This video features a bunch of single hand Skagit casts from Ben Paull of Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics. Ben lays out the case for using Commando Heads on single hand rods: they're fun, you can cast them almost anywhere, they're an affordable introduction to Skagit casting, you can fish big flies on light rods, you can make a variety of casts, and they are easier on your joints than overhead casting. If you want to experience trout fishing in a whole new way, then check this video out. For rod and line recommendations for any trout rod you already own or are thinking of owning, give us a call or email at info@opskagit.com or 206-858-8476.
Have been using your single hand commando heads on my 6 wt rods for the past few years on my home waters in SW Montana and Idaho . It’s Game changer . There is something hypnotic about casting the line that you just can’t explain . I also use your heads on my two handed rods and now a 4wt trout Spey . Great product
Thanks Mike! We hear the term "game changer" a lot and we couldn't agree more!
You cast like poetry. Love watching those that are artists. Love the OPST lines and heads. Keep 'em coming!
I am ordering mine for my 7 ft single hand rod.
I'm totally pumped. OPST Guys are really helpful. Thanks Brian.
p.j. Calif.
I agree with all the positive qualities you mentioned. the fun factor is not to be overlooked.... these setups are game chngers. I call it my 'cheater'. on Vancouver Island you almost never have back cast options. Can you tell I like it? Bravo OPST.
By far my favorite OPST video
Thanks Quade!
Pure magic ! Thanks !! Going to be doing this !!!
Great to hear!
Love to fish the 7'6" 3 weight setup. Easy on my shoulder. Took a 16" brown with it. That's when you know your fishing a 3 weight.
You make it look so easy. Beautiful!
You're truly an artist w/ a flyrod.
I had the chance to cast a commando on an 8wt. winston nexus recently.
Twas pure poetry, an amazing product
these commando heads, effortless.
Just bought mine! Can´t wait to try!
Hey thanks for posting the specs, much easier now to make a decision.
Magnet box in the frame with a spare key is a life saver. I locked myself out of my car in the middle of nowhere in 15 degree weather and had to break a window. No cell service. Drove right to an auto zone and got a frame magnet.
Best OPST video by far! And love all my OPST Gear!!!
That is so perfect. After watching this I keep wondering why everyone is not using this system. Are there disadvantages to the commando heads or situations where you can't use them?
WissahickonWild it all depends dude I find dry flies work better with a rio gold line
I really enjoyed the video! I've really wanted to get into a double handed rod but its pretty expensive. This sounds like a good option for my single hand six weight.
Beautiful casting
Thanks for a great video Ben. Question for you. I assume the shooting line does not float? Also....I noticed someone online talking about using Berkley big game mono for the shooting line. Would you please cover the pros and cons to OPST shooting line vs the Berkley mono method? Thank you so much. Shane
The shooting line floats. The Lazar Line has less memory than Big Game and has a better-calculated stretch. Any memory is easily stretched out of the Lazar Line, and it has a hydrophobic coating that increases durability, float, and shoot ability.
You cast very nice with that setting of line, a fishing friend of mine bought this commando lines and he is very satisfied with them but I have still question, in river you don´t need that very long cast because the fish is there near you but in lake I wonder if this line works when you fish from the banks?
Kudos to your casting,flawless and looks so easy when you do it but it’s not.By the way,there’s a fish showing up to your side at around 2:30 in the video 👍🏼
I will check it out!!! Thanks!!
I never overhead cast anymore. And now I can use a 3wt almost anywhere in WA and not feel underpowered for trout. Cast 70 ft so easy it's silly.
@@OPSkagit Just ordered my new trout set up for this year. 7ft 4wt fenglass rod, with the 175grain commando head. Can't wait to hit the river this weekend
I need this for saltwater !
how do these line perform on glass rods? Will the whole setup run well on a Blue Halo 7wt for steelhead. I'm looking to make a trip to the PNW this summer and plan on bringing that rod and am really interested in the commando heads to go with it.
Do you prefer the float or sink head?
I saltwater fish in central Florida and love the the whole shooting head--minimal false casting. I'm somewhat new to fly fishing but far enough along to find myself wanting a faster way to get a fly to a redfish on the mosquito lagoon flats. What do you suggest I use with my 8wt streamer setup?
OPSkagit thanks! I really appreciate it
Michael Ragsdale
9ft, 6wt med-fast action rod. Primarily dry dropper setup since I'm new to fly fishing. What would you recommend? I fish the Oregon Willamette and Deschutes river tributaries most often with very little backcast space. So second question, I've been considering single handed spey but what makes the micro skagit unique?
How do I choose the weight for my running line? This is my first skagit setup so I want to make sure I learn how it works.
Can you cast a size 8 2xlong heavy wire searun wet fly on a 9’ 4wt with the matching commando head and still be able to control the swing/retrieve?
You should be able to
This would make a nice combination for searuns on PNW coastal rivers …
What rods and reels are you guys using?
How is it fishing out of those pontoons? Do you have issues with anchor placement, or oars getting in the way??
It can be a bit awkward but if you set yourself up for a drift and then stash your oars to the side it's alright. I wouldn't recommend it with big fish though.
Do you have any running line beyond the rod tip when you are casting? What is recommended?
Start with 6" of running line and adjust as needed. Hope this helps.
Do you guys have commando head and tips for 8 weights. I fish for bass an carp.
Always bad ass!
Hi I have an 8wt and a 10wt coming (both 9') I'm running rio outbound short at the moment. What setup would you recommend for a scag hed and line?
Ben Philippi a 275 and 350 grain for heads and 40 pound lazar line running line. Tips light and medium Mow tips
Hello, it would be nice if you could help me. I have a 11'6 feet doublehander with lineweight 9/10. Its the Loop Göran Andersson Signature rod. Wich commando head would you recommend me for skagitstyle with big Streamers? All the Best Andre
+OPSkagit Thank's lot for your answer!
Basically it’s a shooting head. We use to have to make them back in the day. But of course we didn’t have So called. Running line. We used monofilament. Which kinda sucked. But. All this is nothing new. Really. But it’s still cool
So how does this cast with fiberglass rods?
Is there any [real] reason why one can't just insert the Skagit head between my existing floating running line and my tippet? ...to save money. Thx.
Ole Rea yes unfortunately that will badly overload your rod. Your floating fly line has a running line, weight forward head-like taper and a forward presentation tip. You would then be adding a much heavier Skagit style line to that. Your floating Line is three parts Integrated together. Ours is three parts with a different forward taper. They are both complete lines meant to be used on their own.
Hi James - thx for the reply. So you are saying that [in adopting the Skagit line] I need to replace my forward weight floating running line with what ?
What kind glass rod were you using? (would like to give a glass rod a try) Is there an impact to the using a 25lb lazer versus a 35lb on a 9ft 5wt. My current setup is a 9ft 5wt 25lb laser , commando with 5 ft opst floating tip.
Delle belle sassate in acqua.
It would be to how set up and use a bead rig....
Hi, I would like to try these. Can I buy these somewhere from europe?
airbugify Baltic fly fisher carries them
Cool thanks!
3wt 8ft. Wich commando head do I need?
Might wanna try a 150 grain....
Check for sure on the recommendation grids ( heads, sink tips, and floating tips) on the OOST website.
Enjoy!!
@@timmanion2197 Thanks going to order some tonight!!🙂
See above
Hello friend! Help me please, rod 6-7 class fast action 9 ft, which Skagit head to take and which leader. Thank you! I love fly fishing, because I'm from Siberia
Костя Бойко hello, you will want a 250 grain Commando Head for that rod along with a 7.5-10 foot commando tip and a four foot leader
@@bpaull08, Thank you friend!
@@bpaull08 Thank you friend
lol thats wat happen when i smokeee... lock them keys in the car
3wt 8.3" and 8.8" setup commando 150grain ? 175grain?
dam pesky car keys!