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Description / OPST Commando Smooth

Since the release of the OPST Commando Head, it has been hailed as one of the best shooting heads on the market. But the need to attach it to a running line left it with a clunky junction that looked and felt out of place with the smoothness the head offers. OPST have listened to our cries for an integrated, streamline system and have now solved that problem with the Commando Smooth.

The OPST Commando Smooth is a fully integrated shooting head and thin coated monofilament running line system. The older Commando Head and running line would require a loop to loop connection that would catch on rod eyes. This integrated line has a seamless construction so it would avoid this issue, making it highly beneficial to trout anglers who wish to strip their flies all the way in.

The line is perfect for fishing at close range, especially for trout, and with a super thin 0.635mm diameter, the running line shoots almost as well as monofilament but it floats higher and is much more forgiving and easier to handle.

If it's not broke, don't fix it. The Commando Smooth still uses the same good old Commando head that anglers have grown to love. Instead, this time it includes a seamless connection to the running line, truly putting the smooth into its name.

The OPST Commando Smooth is available in a Sauk Blue / Orange colour and in various grain weights that you can select using our drop-down menu above.

Shooting head with integrated running line
Coated monofilament
Perfect for fishing at close range
Forgiving and easy to handle
Diameter: 0.635mm / 0.025"

Not sure which line suits your rod? These lines use the same guidelines as the Commando Head.
Click here to read our article explaining the OPST range of Micro Skagit Lines

Size Chart

Grain WeightLengthHead LengthSingle SwitchSpeyColour
150gr 99.1ft 12' #3 #3#2Sauk Blue / Orange
175gr 99.1ft 12' #3/4 #3/4#2/3Sauk Blue / Orange
200gr 99.8ft 13'6" #5 #4#3Sauk Blue / Orange
225gr 99.8ft 13'6" #5/6 #4/5#4Sauk Blue / Orange
250gr 99.8ft 13'6" #6/7 #5#5Sauk Blue / Orange
275gr 99.8ft 15' #7/8 #6#5/6Sauk Blue / Orange
300gr 99.3ft 15' #8 #6#5/6Sauk Blue / Orange

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Customer Reviews

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Commando smooth
Review by Michael
Excellent shooting head system . No bumpy line junctions .
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Fantastic as a Switch line
Review by Paul
This is a brilliant line for anyone fishing for salmon or sea trout in small rivers. I Spey/underhand cast this line - it is incredible for snake rolling as well.

Why buy it? With a 12 foot multi-tip (I use Guideline or Hardy tips borrowed from my other mult-tip shooting heads) it always turns these over in a straight line. It manages to do this even if you don’t have room to set the cast up properly - especially if you are casting under, or close to trees and bushes.

I use the 225 grain version - with a 12 foot tip. This is only 25 feet of fly line to manoeuvre in tight spots.

It will turnover 12 foot tapered leaders added to the tips with 6 foot tippet.

It is also very good in windy conditions because everything is so compact.

I bought this line as an alternative to the Commando head and laser line set-up I have been using for a couple of years. On small rivers, I found the knot on the running line continually rattling through the top rings. I still use this setup on larger rivers but the integrated line is perfect if you want to work the fly right back to your feet.

It will even turnover heavy flies as well - large tungsten cone heads (6mm) but I only use a short 6-7foot leader for this.

Just make sure you match the correct weight, including the tips, to your rod.
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well consructed line which balances a 5 weight rod perfectly ,this linecan be used for nymph and streamer fishing
Review by Jonathan
opst lines are fantastic and the new commando smooth is pure fun to cast and can be used to fish nymphs and streamer patterns
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Excellent line
Review by Peter
I have now got 2 commando smooth lines for different rods. Absolutely first class for roll cast , spey cast and snap C cast techniques. Use the OPST chart to match the correct line to your rod, you will not look back. This product has changed my fishing style completely, for the better. Always in stock at Angling Active and delivered next day.
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opst commando smooth
Review by Jonathan
bought this line to single hand skagit cast and fish at chew valley resovoir,needed to fish in some tight spots,used it last week for the first time ,caught a 5lb rainbow that looked and fought like a steelhead,this line will change the way you fish.

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