Cone-head shad fly
Orange / Gold Shad Dart
Warm-colour rotation
ShadSubsurface
A warm-toned cone-head for tea-stained, lightly coloured or evening water — more visible than pearl in colour without becoming fluorescent.
Fish this when
Tea-stained rivers, warm light, slightly coloured flows. A rotation colour when the standard colours have been worked through.
Why it works
Gold and orange stay visible in warm-toned water where cold-blue pearl disappears.
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Shallow
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: low
Quick facts
Heritage
ModernClassicHeritage
Modern
Included in packs
Darts, chenilles & soft hackles