OPST
OPST Pure Skagit Commando Head
OPST's revolutionary Commando Head brings skagit casting to shorter rods with lengths under 20 feet, perfect for Great Lakes tributaries and tight quarters. This versatile head works with everything from 7.5-foot switch rods to full spey setups, making it ideal for swinging flies in confined steelhead waters.
9 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape, 5 blown out from recent rain.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the OPST Pure Skagit Commando Head used for?
OPST's spey head is set up for spey & two-hand, swinging flies, and spinners & spoons targeting steelhead, trout, salmon. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the OPST Pure Skagit Commando Head work for?
This spey head is curated for steelhead, trout, salmon. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the OPST Pure Skagit Commando Head?
This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $64.99. SteelHead Addiction does not handle inventory, payments, or shipping; Amazon does. We curate the gear and pair it with live conditions context. Click "Buy on Amazon" to complete the purchase.
Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
9 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape, 5 blown out from recent rain. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
Features
- + OPST's Commando Heads are the result of decades of focus on sustained anchor systemology (SAS) by Ed Ward. They are designed to expand the capabilities of shorter spey rods, switch rods and single hand rods beyond that of normal.
- + The first skagit head available under 20'... changing the game for many andromadous fishers and essentially spawning "trout spey".
- + Commando Heads can fit anything from a 7.5', 3 weights to full sized spey rods.
- + 150-475 Grains
Specifications
- Fishing Technique
- Fly
- Target Species
- Trout, Bass, Saltwater Species
- Line Weight
- 225 grains
- Tension Supported
- Medium to High
- Fishing Rod Power
- Medium Heavy
- Material Type
- Carbon Fiber
- Color
- black
- Brand Name
- OPST
- Age Range Description
- Adult
- Manufacturer
- OPST
- UPC
- 852500007085
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00852500007085
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- ASIN
- B06X9R2MDL
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