Updated October 15, 2026
    dry

    Shad Dart

    Shad Dart — a proven dry pattern.

    Hook sizes

    #14#16
    Type
    dry
    Difficulty
    beginner

    When to fish it

    American Shad begin their spring migration upriver, and small, bright attractor flies are highly effective for these aggressive, schooling fish.

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