Shad dart
Heavy Deep Shad Dart (US)
Deep current dart
ShadDeep
The dedicated depth tool: more weight to reach fish that will not rise to a lighter swung fly. Fast current, cold water or high conditions that push fish low.
Fish this when
Fast current, deep migration lanes, fish holding at depth. Cold or high water. When lighter darts are swinging too high in the column.
Why it works
Extra weight defeats the current and gets the fly to the fish. The same trigger logic as any dart, delivered at the right depth.
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Shallow
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: low
Quick facts
Heritage
ModernClassicHeritage
Modern
Included in packs
Deep & fast water