Skagit heads explained Hatch Magazine - Fly Fishing, etc.

In the modern world of Spey fishing, anglers have a multitude of choices when it comes to selecting a fly line. In addition to a variety of lengths, the market offers lines built for specific fishing situations. Below, we'll put the microscope on the Skagit family of lines in an effort to help you make an informed product decision. Skagit History Skagit lines were born out of necessity. In the late 90’s, a few elite Northwest anglers realized the effectiveness of presenting very large flies on heavy sink-tips for steelhead. At the time, the average commercially produced lines were 50’ to 60’ long and lacked the ability to turn over such setups. Knowing that mass equates to turn over, these anglers spawned equipment that allowed them to fish these gargantuan offerings. A short, fat line gave them the required firepower. As an added benefit, a shorter line also gave anglers the ability to make a cast with very little back cast room. These first homemade lines were actually shooting heads looped to a mono running line.

Skagit heads explained Hatch Magazine - Fly Fishing, etc.

RIO Products InTouch Skagit Max GameChanger F/I/S3/S5 – Bear's Den

In the Loop Fly Fishing Magazine - Issue 35 by In the Loop Fly

The SDS Skagit head offer seamless integration to the SDS system and is the ideal line solution for confined fly fishing environments where rapid depth and fly presentation is required to optimise water coverage. Each weight classification has been rigorously tested to ensure consistent turnover from the fastest of T class sinking tips.

Loop Synchro Skagit Heads Floating

FLY FISHING GREAT LAKES STEELHEAD AND BROWN TROUT - ToFlyFish

CHOOSING AND USING A SKAGIT

Review: ECHO OHS (One Hand Spey) fly rod

Fly Presentation: The Down-and-Across Swing

Rio Skagit Max Short Shooting Head – Fish Tales Fly Shop

A Short Skagit Rosetta Stone: mapping heads, rods, and tips

In the Loop Fly Fishing Magazine - Issue 35 by In the Loop Fly

Shooting Heads Decoded – Bow River Troutfitters

Selecting Skagit Line Tips

Skagit Fly Fishing Technique - The Fishing Website

OPST Commando Skagit Head

Hybrid Fly Line – Vision Fly Fishing

Airflo Fly Fishing Skagit Compact F.I.S.T Head – Manic Tackle Project

Skagit shooting head

Scientific Anglers TC Skagit Extreme Head