Swing & Streamer Setup
Cover water methodically with streamers and intruders. OPST Commando system on a switch rod — designed for Great Lakes-sized rivers.
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Rod to Hook
Build this rig from the top down. Each component connects to the next.
Dacron backing 20lb
YYKBlueSky 8 Strand Dacron Fly Line Backing, 55 Yards, 20/30 LBS Optional, Abrasion Resistant & Colorfast, 5 Colors Available for Fly Fishing
$6.99
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OPST Commando Micro Tips
OPST Pure Skagit Commando Micro Tips, 7.5ft, 8lb, Blue, Single Strand, Sink Tip, Fly Fishing Line
$18.50
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Woolly Bugger assortment
BH Woolly Bugger Olive Assortment Trout Fishing Flies (1-Dozen), Yellow
$7.99
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Egg Sucking Leech streamers
Blue Wing Olive Egg Sucking Leech Streamer Fly, 6 Pack
$6.99
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7 components, ready to fish
Why This Combination Works
OPST Commando heads were designed by Ed Ward specifically for smaller steelhead rivers — the compact heads turn over big flies with minimal backcast space.
Learn the technique
Read the full rig guide for step-by-step assembly, knots, and species adjustments.