OPST Commando Smooth Integrated Skagit Head / Running Line

OPST Commando Smooth Integrated Skagit Fly Line for Trout Spey & Single-Hand Rods

Seamless Control. Smoother Strips. Smarter Presentations.

The OPST Commando Smooth represents the next evolution in Skagit-style fly lines. Built on the legendary performance of the original Commando Head, this integrated design eliminates the junction between shooting head and running line—delivering uninterrupted casting, stripping, and line control.

Designed for anglers who demand versatility, the Commando Smooth excels at close-range precision and tight-quarter performance. Whether you’re stripping streamers to the rod tip, presenting nymphs with sensitivity, or laying out delicate dry flies, this line offers a fluid, connected feel from cast to swing.

Integrated Skagit Performance Without the “Bump”

Traditional Skagit systems rely on loop-to-loop connections between head and running line. While effective, they can create guide chatter and interrupt stripping presentations.

The Commando Smooth integrates the shooting head and running line into one continuous, gradually tapered system. The result is:

• Cleaner guide travel

• Enhanced sensitivity

• Seamless stripping

• Improved close-range control

This smooth transition gives anglers uninterrupted contact when fish eat close and makes repeated stripping motions effortless.

Built for Modern Trout Spey & Single-Hand Tactics

Engineered with a slick, high-performance coating and gradual taper, the Commando Smooth loads quickly and casts efficiently—even in tight quarters or windy conditions.

The Sauk Blue head transitions into a high-visibility orange running line, providing visual tracking in varying water types and light conditions. This contrast improves strike detection and swing awareness.

Perfect for:

• Streamer fishing

• Nymphing applications

• Dry fly presentations

• Trout Spey systems

• Single-hand Skagit casting

Available in grain weights from 150 to 400 grains (25-grain increments), the Commando Smooth pairs seamlessly with 3wt–8wt single-hand and short two-hand rods.

Key Features:

• Integrated Skagit shooting head and running line design

• Gradual continuous taper for seamless casting and stripping

• Slick, high-performance coating for reduced friction

• Hi-Vis orange running line with Sauk Blue head for tracking

• Ideal for streamers, nymphs, and dry flies

• Designed for Trout Spey and single-hand Skagit systems

• Line Length: 100 feet

• Grain Weights: 150 gr – 400 gr (25-grain increments)

• Rod Compatibility: 3wt–8wt single-hand and short two-hand rods

• Style No. OPST-COMMANDO-SMOOTH

The Future of Integrated Skagit Fly Lines

The OPST Commando Smooth delivers the power of Skagit casting with the refinement of an integrated fly line. By eliminating connection points and enhancing taper transition, it provides unmatched control for modern trout and light steelhead anglers.

Smoother casting. Cleaner stripping. Better control where it counts.

The OPST Commando Smooth is a 100-foot integrated Skagit fly line combining head and running line into one seamless system. Available in 150–400 grains, it delivers smooth casting, uninterrupted stripping, and versatile performance for Trout Spey and single-hand anglers.