OPST MS Skagit Series Rods - Free Commando - NEW for 2025

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As a company, we are always on the lookout for new and better technologies for our rods and line systems. In a quest to beef up our 8wt Pure Skagit rod, we stumbled upon a new graphite blend that had that “wow” factor we couldn’t ignore. From this discovery the MS the second Micro Skagit generation of rods were born. Featuring a crisper action and a new graphite technology, these rods still feature the action Ed Ward approved on the first generation. With a new down locking reel seat and reel seats components, this rod stands out. The rod also features new cork, as well as a full-well upper handle that allows for both single-hand and two-handed Skagit casting. We kept the REC Cericoil guides from our generation 1 rods to enhance rod flex and add durability. The MS lineup of rods features the same 3wt, 4wt and 5wt configurations as our Gen 1 rods as well, covering all your trout spey needs. Come check out our new Micro Rods, and “Feel The Difference”.

Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics is proud to release our second generation of Two-Handed Rods. We developed these new rods over several years during which we refined the taper to represent Ed’s concepts. We were on a quest to beef up our 8wt rod, and we found a graphite that would enhance our entire line-up! It will initially include seven rods in total, ranging from a 9’9” two-handed 3wt up to an 11’6” 8wt, and every rod weight in-between except 6wt. This line-up will be classified by design differences and divided into two categories: MS (almost a hybrid between trout spey and single hand rods) and SHS rods (more in line with contemporary switch rods/Short Spey rods). The rods 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.

MS Skagit Series

• 9'9" 3wt.- Ideal for smaller water, soft hackles, bead heads, and small streamers
• 10' 4wt.- Our most popular option in the micro series. Perfect all around trout and bass rod. Enough sensitivity to have fun with those smaller fish, but also packing enough power for decent distance with those mid-sized streamers(mini-articulates/ect.)
• 10'4" 5wt.- Great for medium-large streamers or bigger distances.

Features

• Almost fits in as Single Hand/Trout Spey Hybrids.
• Mini Full Wells Upper Grips All New High End Cork
• Switch Style Lower Grips
• Down Locking Reel Seat
• Medium/Fast Action
• REC Recoil Guides w/ Ceramic Inserts
• Ultra Short Lengths Facilitate Compact Casting and More Sensitivity Than Traditional Trout Speys.
• This Series Also Delivers Overhead Casts Surprisingly Well. (We normally like to overline each rod by one overhand line size. For example, 5wt. overhead line matches well with an OPST 4wt.)
  
  

Specs

Rod	Line Weight	Length	Sections	Grip	Action
399-4	3	9'9"	4	Mini Full Wells	Medium/Fast
4100-4	4	10'0"	4	Mini Full Wells	Medium/Fast
5104-4	5	10'4"	4	Mini Full Wells	Medium/Fast

Line Recommendations

OPST Rod	Commando Head	Commando Smooth	Commando Groove	Lazar Line	Sink 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
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
5104-4	225-250 gr	225-250 gr	200-225 gr	30-35 lb	10' 80 grain and 12' 96 grain Commando Sink Tips