OPST Micro Skagit (Fly Rod Review)

[@bkinsman]

I’m totally in love with my 5wt opst microskagit rod, it’s such a pleasure to cast. Perfect tool for Australian estuary fishing.

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Great to hear!

[@robertwest7197]

Yes please review the OPST Pure skagit rod please, please, please.............specifically the 8wt.

[@Nrussell11]

I have the 4wt with a 210 grain SA Skagit Lite. Casts occasionally collapse on themselves. I'd try not to exceed the grain window. Been fishing it for about a year.

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Are you happy with the setup overall?

[@Nrussell11]

@@Tridentflyfishing mostly yes, but just trying to get more consistent results

[@ridesingletrack]

Great review! Thanks. How do you think the OPST 3wt compares to the lighter 1wt/2wt Sage rods?

[@crp6523]

Ben, Thanks for another great review! Did you ever sort out what Scandi line pairs up with this rod? I am specifically thinking of using it for wet flies. Merry Christmas

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Try the SA Spey Lite Scandi

[@crp6523]

@@Tridentflyfishing What weight?

[@Nrussell11]

@@crp6523 bump

[@stevecrim5843]

I got the 9’9 3wt and love it

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Super fun rod. Hope you get plenty of use out of it this year!

[@johnpaine7520]

Great review! Do we know the price on that bad-boy?

[@Tridentflyfishing]

$599 available here: www.tridentflyfishing.com/opst-micro-skagit-series-two-handed-fly-rod.html

[@jonathanhof3834]

How would this rod fare with casting indicator rigs (two nymphs+ splitshot+ indicator) on small to medium sized rivers.

[@jonathanhof3834]

Tyson Seafoot sure

[@theschwiftyone9843]

I want to see someone fish with this. I want it bad but between a pulse sage or this with my opst 175 grain headsetup.

[@Tridentflyfishing]

The Micro Skagit is such a fun rod, and the build quality is top notch, too. Try it out!

[@theschwiftyone9843]

Can you compare the pieroway renegade to the opst micro skagit line or have any comments?

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Haven't tried the Pieroway Renegade but can personally vouch for the OPST. Very fun rod

[@Belbivdevoe]

Did he ever say the price or if it was available ?

[@Tridentflyfishing]

$599 available here: www.tridentflyfishing.com/opst-micro-skagit-series-two-handed-fly-rod.html

[@123hurst3]

What reel are you using?

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Most of our rod tests are done with a Lamson Liquid.

[@123hurst3]

@@Tridentflyfishing The reason I asked this question is I am about to. purchase this in a 4 weight and will be using Lazar (mono) running line. There doesn't seem to be a fly reel suitable for micro spey rods utilizing mono running line, i.e. a full frame reel in the appropriate weight.

[@Tridentflyfishing]

@@123hurst3 Have you checked out the Hardy Ultradisc?

[@dashippo]

The commando style line was actually introduced in the 60s. Just saying.