OPST Pure Skagit D2 Sink Tips

OPST Pure Skagit D2 Sink Tips deliver precise depth control and smooth energy transfer for anglers swinging flies through shallow riffles and soft tailouts. Engineered specifically to complement Skagit heads, these Type 2 sink tips provide a controlled 2-3 inches-per-second descent, keeping your fly exactly where active fish hold in moderate currents. They are built for the two-handed or micro-Skagit angler who needs to sweep unweighted or lightly weighted streamers across broad, shallow runs without dredging the bottom or snagging rocks.

Best For

Swinging Streamers in Shallow to Moderate Currents - The D2 sink rate excels at delivering flies into the upper-to-middle water column, making it ideal for targeting trout, steelhead, and smallmouth bass in low-water conditions. By dropping at a slow, consistent rate, it keeps your fly tracking perfectly through the strike zone without constantly hanging up on cobblestone bottoms.

When fishing a wide, knee-deep gravel bar run for summer steelhead or swinging soft hackles for autumn trout, the D2 tip provides the exact mass needed to anchor your Skagit cast while maintaining a shallow swing. The specialized weight distribution prevents the fly from riding too high in the current, maintaining a tight line connection that telegraphs subtle takes instantly.

Temperature / Conditions

Constructed with a cold-water core and coating, these sink tips remain supple and memory-free in freezing to moderate temperatures. The pliable coating prevents coiling during winter fishing trips, ensuring straight alignment from the shooting head to the fly. In extreme tropical heat, the cold-water PVC may become overly soft, reducing turnover efficiency.

Taper / Weight / Design

Designed with a smooth, continuous taper, the D2 tip minimizes the hinge effect commonly experienced with level sink tips, ensuring a seamless transfer of kinetic energy from a thick Skagit head down to the leader. Available in specific grain weights to match different rod classes, these tips are tuned to optimize D-loop mass. The heavier rear section anchors casts firmly, while the thinner front profile lands delicately to avoid spooking fish in clear, shallow water.

Features

Welded Loops - Both ends of the sink tip feature slim, factory-welded loops that slide through guides without catching and allow for rapid, loop-to-loop rigging changes on the river.

Color-Coded Identification - The rear loop area is color-coded by grain weight and sink rate, enabling anglers to instantly select the correct tip from their gear without guessing or reading faded printed lines.

Tapered Profile - Unlike standard level T-tips, the graduated diameter promotes tighter loops and positive turnover of bulky, air-resistant flies even in stiff headwinds.

More Info

• Best for: Trout spey, summer steelhead, and shallow water swinging
• Sink Rate: Sinking (Type 2, 2-3 ips)
• Temperature: Cold to Cool
• Taper: Tapered front profile
• Weight: True to Line Weight
• Loops: Dual welded loops