OPST Two Handed Rods
Micro Skagit Two-Handed Rods designed by Ed Ward.
OPST is very excited to release their new Two-Handed Micro Skagit rods and we are lucky enough to have them here at Tom's Outdoors. Developed over five years OPST has been able to refine the taper to represent Ed's concepts. A rod definitely reflects a designer, and these new rods are a true illustration of Ed's vision.
The Micro Skagit series consists of three rods rated to cast 275 grain heads or lower. The taper has been designed to accommodate both single-handed Spey/Skagit type casts and two-handed Spey/Skagit type casts.
The 9'9" 3wt and 10' 4wt both have cigar-style single welled upper grips and switch-style lower handles. The 10'4" 5wt has a handle/grip configuration like the Pure Skagit series(6-8wt). The upper grip on these rods are double welled and thus more aligned with the contemporary two-handed rods under 12'.
These nifty hybrid rods are the ideal choice whether you're picking apart small to medium rivers or throwing big streamers into the bank.
Specifications
| Series | Line Weight | Length | Sections |
Cork Grip |
| Micro Skagit | 3 WT | 9'9" | 4 PCS | Reversed Half-Wells |
| Micro Skagit | 4 WT | 10'0" | 4 PCS | Reversed Half-Wells |
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Micro Skagit |
5 WT | 10'4" | 4 PCS |
Full-Wells |
| Pure Skagit | 6 WT | 10'8" | 4 PCS | Full-Wells |
| Colour (All Series) | Action (All Series) |
| Matte Black with Blue Accent Wraps | Medium/Fast |
| OPST Rod Recommendations | Commando Head | Commando Smooth | Commando Groove |
Lazar Line |
Sinking Tips |
| 9'9" 3wt Micro Skagit Rod | 150-175 grain | 150-175 grain | N/A | 30lb |
7.5' 60 grain Micro Commando Tips, 10' 80 grain Commando Sink Tips |
| 10' 4wt Micro Skagit Rod | 175-200 grain | 175-200 grain | 200 grain | 30lb |
7.5' 60 grain Micro Commando Tips, 10' 80 grain Commando Sink Tips |
| 10'4" 5wt Micro Skagit Rod | 225-250 grain | 225-250 grain | 200-225 grain | 30-35lb |
10' 80 grain and 12' 96 grain Commando Sink Tips |
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10'8" 6wt Pure Skagit |
275-300 grain | 275-300 grain | 257-275 grain | 35-40lb | 10' 80 grain and 12' 96 grain Commando Sink Tips |