Skagit Max Shooting Head
Built for Big Flies, Heavy Tips & Long Casts
Designed for powerful, long-distance Skagit casting, the Skagit Max effortlessly turns over large intruders, weighted streamers, and heavy sink tips with minimal effort.
Performance Features
- Compact, Aggressive Taper – Loads deep and launches smoothly with limited backcast room
- Excels in Wind – Maintains turnover and control in tough conditions
- Ultra-Slick PVC Coating – Shoots cleanly through guides and floats reliably in both cold and warm water
- Low-Stretch Braided Core – Enhanced sensitivity for solid hooksets and improved mending control
- Dual-Tone Color System – Helps identify the load point and improves distance control
- Welded Front & Rear Loops – Large, durable loops for fast sink tip and running line changes
- High-Visibility Orange Loop Section – Easy identification when rigging
The Skagit Max is an easy-casting, highly efficient Skagit-style shooting head built for modern two-hand anglers. Its taper design delivers tight, controlled loops while handling the heavy payloads Skagit fishing demands.
Perfect for steelhead, salmon, and large migratory trout.
Recommended Running Line Pairing
- 200–400 grains: 0.024"–0.026" mono shooting line or 25 lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
- 400–550 grains: 0.030"–0.032" mono shooting line or 35 lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
- 550–675 grains: 0.035"–0.037" mono shooting line or 44 lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
- 675+ grains: 0.040"–0.042" mono shooting line or 50 lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
Power. Efficiency. Total tip-turnover control.
