Simple shad fly
Chartreuse Chenille Shad Fly
High-vis shad fly
ShadSubsurface
The maximum-visibility shad fly for poorer conditions — coloured water, overcast days, deep lanes where the fly needs to be seen.
Fish this when
Dull days, coloured or deeper water. The default chartreuse when visibility is the primary challenge.
Why it works
Chartreuse is the highest-visibility shad fly colour in coloured or low-light water. Simple and fast to make.
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Shallow
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: low
Included in packs
Darts, chenilles & soft hackles