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OPST Pure Skagit Two-Handed Rods designed by Ed Ward

Ed has created a rod that gives the caster a boat load of “feedback”. This is the soul of a rod that lets you know through your hands when the rod is working for you.  These rods feel lively when fighting a fish and light in hand for an enjoyable day on the water. The Pure Skagit Rod line-up differs from the Micro Skagit line-up by being more focused to Spey/Skagit-type casting while in fact using BOTH hands for casting.

The upper grips are double-welled and thus more aligned with contemporary two-handed rods under 12’, while the lower handles remain switch-style. These rods are faster than the Micro series, being a true medium-fast action that casts off of the upper third of the taper. This type of taper loads very well during the sweep phase of the Spey/Skagit casting sequence and also helps maintain that load into the forward cast, yet still yields a very crisp final delivery. This rod line-up is targeted toward the fishing larger trout and salmon.