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All that swingin’ and no takin’.

What fly were using and what fish were you targeting ?

Are we casting or fishing?

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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

Does this system work well for indicator/ double nymph casting/ fishing?

OPST got my interest into spey casting back in 2016, I ain't picked up a single hander since. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one out here in NorCal fishing mid to small trout streams with a small "trout spey" rod. I tried scandi style lines, dug them for a bit but, you can accomplish the same thing with a floating tip on a OPST line just gotta keep your cast in the pocket "phonebooth" which I prefer for trout streams. All my lines for trout and steelhead are all OPST. Solid company. Keep it up with the quality product and videos.

Love mine on my 3wt sage, also it pairs with my 6wt single hander. I got into surf fishing with my spey rod, and man shooting 100 footers in surf is so clean and easy.

I watched this video 6 years ago and thought this is a great fly pattern. I just watched it again and it’s still a great pattern. But just a couple of days ago Jo

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My home river had salmon and steelhead in the fall, winter, amd spring. But during the warm season it's loaded with smallmouth. I fish with OPST stuff all year round and love every day on the water.

I assume on the presentation you mean broadside instead of slow fly on the swing?

Nice video. Just started in the micro skagit game and enjoying learning so far. Keep it up!

Bla bla bla bla , what`s your message man?

I purposely fish the Kitimat when the chum are running.Not many people on the river and nothing but action all day.Strickley catch and release fisherman so they are perfect for me.

So btw, are you guys still continuing your swing hooks series? Genuinely curious.

Is there much line twist. I like the the idea of the smooth but I don’t like my lime twisting up with your short I use a swivel and no twist.

Also which version full 6/2 or 4/4

Mike great video. On a typical 5wf line which D2 t6 or t8 for small streamers?

Where do you get that power pro cutting spool?

This looks like carp would smash it!

Just come back to this after a while to get a refresher. I love this fly, Dave is a wizard.

Man what reel is that one Ed's 3 weight? I have to have one, that thing is absolutely gorgeous. I love your products, I have 4 heads and half a dozen tips, rod wraps and reel cases, and a sick hat 😅 Much love from the Great Lakes.

Goood Dog !

Thx for your tips 👍🏻

I wasnt aware of the "Scandit" trick. Nice!

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Very cool. Thanks!

No. i cant buy a feater like that in any shape or form..sorry...It's Agerhøne.

Thanks for the video Mike. That a great and very helpful technique.

Thanks for the video James.

best tip I’ve seen in a long time thanks for sharing

Received my new SHS rod. I’ve owned to more than a few rods as I’ve been at this for a long time. I can honestly say this is a top of the line Skagit casting beast!!! Thanks Mike for the time you spent chatting with me and shipping the rod so quickly.

What’s the barred flash called Mike? Thanks for the video bud.

I can identify with you Mike as I love my Great Lakes steelheading. I was able to swing for steelhead in BC and was wowed by the water clarity and the scenery all of which made for a great experience.

Thanks for the video Mike. I’m an OPST guy for all the reasons you mentioned. Throughout my day of swinging I always encounter obstacles such as trees overhead or deep high banks that keep me pinned the the bank, with my OPST rod and line I’m able to cast were I wouldn’t be able to otherwise.

Great info Ed, can’t thank you enough for your videos. I will apply this to my swinging. I love watching you cast!! So much for me to learn from just watching!

Very nicely done, great pattern! Thank you.

Great looking pattern, I’ll have to tie a few up for the box

What’s the difference between these D2 tips and the Micro Skagit Sink Tips 7’5” 60 grains - apart from the extra 7” and 4 grains, which seem negligible - on a single hand rod (thinking 6wt 9’ rod)?

What’s the difference between these D2 tips and the Micro Skagit Sink Tips 7’5” 60 grains - apart from the extra 7” and 4 grains, which seem negligible?

Thanks for sharing this pattern. I was wondering what kind of hook that you used on this fly. Cheers!

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Well explained. Now, let’s say I have a 9’ 6wt and I want to do a little indicator nymphing with a big size 8 or 6 tungsten head stone nymph (small to medium sized steelhead). What would be your choice of floating tip length and leader?

What tip would you use on a 9’ 6wt and a 225 gr commando smooth, T6 or T8 - or both?

Thanks for the news Mike. I own several OPST rods and enjoy them very much so it’s always great to see something new coming down the road from a great company.

Good to see you James, hope your doing well

Great tips and presentation. One question: in your OPST recommendation chart for 8wt swich you would recommend 325 grain. Here you are using 450. Is it depending on the rod action? Greetings

How do you connect the t material to the fly line and then the tippet?

Thank you.