OPST 7.5ft (2.3m) MTIPs are precision-engineered micro Skagit sink tips designed specifically for single-handed rods and trout Spey fishing. Built from high-density T8 material and weighing 60 grains (3.9g), they are perfectly balanced for micro Skagit casting systems — delivering reliable depth control, clean turnover, and consistent performance in the varying currents of European rivers. Available in three sink rates: S2, S4, and S6.
What Are OPST MTIPs?
OPST (Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics) are the originators of the micro Skagit system — a compact, highly efficient Skagit casting approach designed for single-handed rods and short two-handed rods on smaller rivers. MTIPs (Micro Tips) are the sink tip component of this system, engineered to turn over cleanly at short range, achieve precise depth control in varying currents, and present flies naturally to trout and sea trout in European rivers and streams.
Key Features
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7.5ft (2.3m) length — optimised for micro Skagit casting on single-handed and short two-handed rods
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T8 high-density material — reliable, consistent sink rate for precise depth control
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60 grains (3.9g) — perfectly balanced for micro Skagit head systems
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Three sink rates available — S2 (slow), S4 (medium), S6 (fast) to cover all water types and conditions
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Precision-engineered loops — for quick, secure connection to your Skagit head and leader
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OPST quality — manufactured to exacting standards for reliable performance season after season
Which Sink Rate Should I Choose?
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S2 — slow sink rate, ideal for shallow runs, low summer water, and delicate presentations close to the surface
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S4 — medium sink rate, the most versatile all-round choice for typical European river conditions
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S6 — fast sink rate, for deep pools, fast currents, and autumn high-water conditions when flies need to get down quickly
Many trout Spey and micro Skagit anglers carry all three sink rates to cover the full range of conditions encountered throughout the season.
Perfect For
- Trout Spey fishing with single-handed and short two-handed rods on European rivers
- Micro Skagit setups for wild brown trout on spate rivers across Scotland, Wales, and Ireland
- Swinging soft hackles and wet flies for sea trout on smaller Scandinavian and Baltic rivers
- Presenting nymphs and wet flies at depth in fast freestone rivers
- Anglers exploring micro Skagit techniques for the first time on familiar trout waters
- Any situation where precise depth control and clean turnover at short range are essential
Technical Specifications
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Length: 7.5ft / 2.3m
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Material: T8 high-density sinking line
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Weight: 60 grains / 3.9g
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Sink rates available: S2, S4, S6
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Application: single-handed rods, trout Spey, micro Skagit setups
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Manufacturer: OPST (Olympic Peninsula Skagit Tactics)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are OPST MTIPs?
OPST MTIPs are micro Skagit sink tips designed for single-handed rods and trout Spey fishing. They are 7.5ft (2.3m) long, built from T8 high-density material, and weigh 60 grains (3.9g). Available in three sink rates — S2, S4, and S6 — to cover the full range of water types and conditions encountered on European rivers.
What is micro Skagit fishing?
Micro Skagit is a compact, highly efficient Skagit casting system developed by OPST for single-handed rods and short two-handed rods. It uses a short, heavy Skagit head combined with a sink tip (MTIP) to swing flies at depth on smaller rivers — bringing the efficiency and fish-finding ability of Skagit casting to trout Spey fishing on European rivers and streams.
Which OPST MTIP sink rate should I choose?
S2 suits shallow runs and low summer water where a slow sink rate keeps the fly in the zone without snagging. S4 is the most versatile all-round choice for typical European river conditions. S6 is for deep pools, fast currents, and autumn high-water conditions when flies need to get down quickly. Many anglers carry all three to cover the full range of conditions throughout the season.
What rods are OPST MTIPs compatible with?
OPST MTIPs are designed for single-handed fly rods and short two-handed rods used with micro Skagit head systems. They are compatible with OPST Commando Heads and similar micro Skagit shooting heads. They are not designed for use with full-length Spey lines or standard Scandi and Skagit heads for larger two-handed rods.
Are OPST MTIPs suitable for sea trout fishing?
Yes — OPST MTIPs are well suited to sea trout fishing on smaller rivers where a full-length Spey rod is impractical. The S4 and S6 sink rates are particularly effective for swinging flies at depth for sea trout in Scandinavian and Baltic rivers, and on the smaller spate rivers of Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
Are OPST MTIPs available with worldwide shipping?
Yes — OPST MTIPs are available from Balticflyfisher with worldwide shipping. OPST products are manufactured to exacting standards and are the benchmark for micro Skagit fishing systems worldwide.
