Black Nose Dace

Black Nose Dace

The Black Nose Dace is a classic American streamer pattern that imitates one of the most common and widely distributed minnows in eastern and midwestern trout streams. Its distinctive black lateral stripe over a white and red body creates a realistic, high-contrast baitfish profile that trout and bass recognize instinctively. Developed by Art Flick, this pattern has been a staple of streamer fishing for decades — and it continues to produce wherever dace and small minnows are part of the forage base.

Pattern Details

• Style: Classic minnow streamer / baitfish imitation
• Color: White body with black lateral stripe and red throat — realistic dace profile with high contrast
• Best water: Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs — pools, runs, and current seams
• Target species: Trout and bass
• Techniques: Stripped through the water column, swung through current, or retrieved along structure
• Sizes available: 6, 8

A proven American classic — the Black Nose Dace belongs in every streamer box wherever trout and bass are chasing minnows.