Egan's Dart
Imitates: Slim mayfly nymph and Euro attractor
Quick Reference
- Best Sizes
- #14-18
- Best Season
- Year-round
- Best Conditions
- Euro rigs, deep runs, fast water, tailwaters, off-color water
- Water Temp
- 38-62°F
- Recommended Tippet
- 5X fluorocarbon
How to Rig It
Use as the heavy point fly in a Euro rig when you need to break through current and reach the bottom in heavy water.
How to Present It
Tight-line dead-drift. The slim profile sinks fast and the hot color triggers fish at depth where most flies never reach.
Why It Works
It is built around one principle: maximum sink rate with minimum profile. The slim metallic body cuts through current while the hot color demands a reaction.
History
Egan's Dart reflects the modern competition-fishing philosophy of stripping a fly down to its essentials — weight, color, and silhouette — and trusting trout to react.
Pro Tip
Pair the Dart with a smaller, more natural dropper. The Dart gets the rig down and grabs attention; the dropper closes the deal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dart a perdigon?+
It uses similar principles — slim, flashy, fast-sinking — but is built more like a streamlined Euro nymph than a fully resin-coated perdigon.
What is the best Dart color?+
Purple is the most popular all-around color. Black, red, and chartreuse all have their days, especially in dirty or low-light water.
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