Purple Dart Jig

The Purple Pattern That Drives Fish Crazy

The Purple Dart Jig is a tungsten-beaded Euro nymphing powerhouse featuring a hackled collar for pulsating movement and purple dubbing with subtle flash. This versatile pattern has earned a reputation for triggering aggressive strikes when other flies fail—something about purple simply drives fish nuts.

When to Fish It

• Year-round effectiveness - Produces consistently across all seasons
• Overcast days and low light - Purple stands out beautifully in subdued conditions
• Stained or off-color water - The flash and color create excellent visibility
• Selective fish - When trout ignore natural patterns, purple often triggers strikes
• Tailwaters and freestone streams - Proven producer in diverse water types

How to Fish It

The Purple Dart Jig excels as a lead fly in tight-line Euro nymphing rigs, where the tungsten bead provides excellent sink rate and the jig hook rides point-up to reduce snags. You can also fish it solo under an indicator with great success. The hackled collar creates pulsating, lifelike movement with every current shift, while the purple dubbing adds subtle flash that attracts fish from a distance. Dead-drift along the bottom or use gentle lifts to add extra action.

Why It's So Effective

Purple is a proven attractor color in fly fishing, and the Purple Dart Jig maximizes its effectiveness. The combination of purple dubbing with flash creates an irresistible profile that suggests various aquatic insects and triggers aggressive feeding responses. The hackle collar adds critical movement and breathing action. The tungsten bead gets it down fast while the jig hook design ensures optimal presentation. Fish that have seen countless natural patterns often can't resist the unique appeal of this purple attractor.

Specifications: Premium barbless jig hook with gold tungsten bead. Purple dubbing with flash for attraction. Hackled collar for pulsating, lifelike movement in the current.