Weighted soft hackle
Shad Soft Hackle
Soft alternative to dart
ShadSubsurface
A weighted soft hackle in standard shad colours — a softer alternative to a dart when fish seem to want colour and pulse rather than a jigging action.
Fish this when
Fish that are short-striking darts or ignoring hard jigging profiles. Moderate current, classic swing water.
Why it works
Pulse and breathe rather than jig — the hackle fibres work in slow current where a dart needs to be stripped.
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Shallow
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Included in packs
Darts, chenilles & soft hackles