This is a perfect fly pattern for beginners to learn how to tie to target American and Hickory Shad. It does not get much easier than this! The Green Dart is a simple and effective fly pattern for catching shad!
This shad fly is part of The Pfeiffer Collection.

Green Dart Shad Fly Pattern:
Hook: Size 8, 2x long
Thread: 6/0 Chartreuse Uni-Thread
Body: Hot Green Uni-Floss
Ribbing: Embossed Silver Tinsel
Wing: Green Imitation Polar Bear (aka Craft Fur)
Eye: Black dot on the top of the head