Cone-head shad fly
Pink / Pearl Shad Dart
Soft low-light option
ShadSubsurface
Pink and pearl behind a tungsten cone — a softer but still obvious trigger for low light, overcast conditions and slower tailouts where chartreuse or red feels too aggressive.
Fish this when
Overcast, low light, fish following but not taking on red/white. Slower water and pool tails.
Why it works
Pink is consistently effective across all shad species — Devaux's alose range carries it as neon pink. Pearl softens the flash without losing the trigger.
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Shallow
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: low
Quick facts
Heritage
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Modern
Included in packs
Darts, chenilles & soft hackles