The Hammer Skagit Shooting Head embodies the most effective aspects of the Skagit system: quickly loading the rod and casting large flies without making too many false casts. Sold as a belly line only, it allows the angler to choose the tip based on the current, depth, and desired presentation speed. Its floating profile keeps the head under control on the surface, while the tip handles the fishing depth. The lighter weights are suitable for lighter setups or smaller flies, while the heavier versions are designed for more powerful rods, large flies, and situations where you need to really load the rod blank. This is an ideal head for large rivers, salmon, sea trout, or Spey fishing, where the ability to cast heavy loads is more important than a delicate presentation.