Intruder shanks- 20 pack

OPST Barbell Eye Shanks – Locked-In Eyes. Rock-Solid Flies.

No More Spinning Eyes. Just Clean Ties and Bulletproof Stability.

If you’ve ever dealt with barbell eyes that spin, shift, or come loose, we feel your pain — and we fixed it. Introducing the OPST Barbell Eye Shanks, designed specifically for tiers who rely on weighted eyes to balance and animate their flies.

With a returned eye design, these 60mm shanks provide the perfect mounting platform for barbell or dumbbell eyes, giving you better fly balance, cleaner tying surfaces, and no more frustration at the vise.

Key Features

• Returned Eye for Barbell Eye Stability
  The closed loop at the front acts as a platform for securely tying in eyes — helping prevent spinning, misalignment, and slippage.

• Ideal Length for Intruders & Streamers
  At 60mm, these shanks offer a versatile footprint for steelhead flies, baitfish patterns, leeches, and weight-forward streamers.

• Purpose-Built for Weighted Flies
  Designed specifically for use with barbell, dumbbell, and bead chain eyes — perfect for achieving jig-like action and head-first sink.

• Clean, Consistent Construction
  Made with high-quality steel for strength and durability while being easy to work with at the vise.

• Bulk Packed for Value
  Sold in packs of 20 shanks, making them a great value for both casual tiers and production tying.

Specs at a Glance

• Length: 60mm

• Design: Returned eye / looped eye front

• Quantity: 20 shanks per pack

• Material: Coated steel for rust resistance

• Use Case: Barbell/dumbbell eye flies, intruders, streamers, steelhead, salmon, bass

Designed for Tiers Who Don’t Want to Fight Their Flies

We know what it’s like to struggle with eyes that won’t stay put. That’s why these shanks were built to hold fast, tie clean, and help you build more effective, better-balanced patterns from the start.

Whether you’re tying steelhead intruders or articulated streamers for trout and bass, the OPST Barbell Eye Shank gives you a rock-solid platform to build on — literally.

Ready to Tie Smarter?

If you’re serious about weighted flies and want fewer tying headaches, OPST Barbell Eye Shanks are the smart upgrade to your material kit.

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