You can’t argue with a fly that looks like nothing, but looks like a lot of things at the same time.
Whether fish see Griffiths Gnat as a midge cluster or just a buggy looking something, it’s a great fly.
Given that midges are one of the few aquatic insects that you can count on to hatch throughout all four seasons of the year, this is a beginner fly you should not be without.
Once you master Griffiths Gnat, another great beginner fly pattern to try is the Zebra Midge Emerger.
Griffiths Gnat
This is a beginner-level fly tying video for The Griffith's Gnat. The Griffiths Gnat is an attractor-style dry fly pattern that can imitate a midge cluster or can be a general midge pattern.
Equipment
Materials
- Hook: size 16-24 dry fly; TMC 100
- Thread: UTC 70 or 8/0 uni-thread
- Body: peacock herl
- Hackle: Grizzly saddle hackle
Instructions
- Set up your fly tying vise
- Fix the hook in the vise's jaw
- Push play on the video tutorial