The Dark Blue Smelt is a highly effective streamer fly designed to imitate smelt and other small baitfish, making it a top choice for targeting trout, salmon, and bass in both rivers and lakes. Its deep blue coloration, combined with subtle flash and a natural profile, makes it an excellent pattern for clear water conditions where predatory fish are actively hunting.

Tied with premium materials, the Dark Blue Smelt features a flowing wing and durable construction, ensuring lifelike movement in the water. This pattern works well when fish are keyed in on smelt and other small fish, particularly during seasonal baitfish migrations when trout and salmon are aggressively feeding.

To fish the Dark Blue Smelt effectively, swing it through runs, strip it with short, erratic bursts to imitate a fleeing baitfish, or troll it in deep lake waters where predatory fish are actively searching for prey. This fly is especially productive in the spring and fall when smelt are abundant and fish are most aggressive.