Griffith's Gnat

The Griffith's Gnat has earned a permanent place in my fly box, and for good reason. It's one of the quickest flies you can tie, incredibly effective during midge hatches, and much easier to see on the water than tiny single-midge patterns.

In this tutorial, I'll show you exactly how I tie the Griffith's Gnat, along with why I prefer tying them a little larger than most anglers. Since this fly imitates a cluster of midges instead of a single insect, larger sizes can actually make it more visible while still fooling plenty of trout.

I'll also share one of my favorite ways to fish this pattern—using it as a lead fly with a much smaller midge trailing behind it. It makes keeping track of those tiny dry flies much easier and has helped me catch countless trout over the years.

This video also kicks off my brand-new Midge Dry Fly Series, where we'll be tying some of my favorite dry fly patterns for matching midge hatches.

📌 Links I recommend
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Check out Veevus for some of the best fly tying threads available. When you sign up for their VIP membership using my link, you’ll get a free bobbin holder plus 10% off your entire order:
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🛠️ Materials
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Hook: Risen Dry Fly 100 (Size 12) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/barbless-dry-fly-100
Thread: Veevus 6/0 (black) - https://veevus.com/pages/membership?via=McFly
Body: Peacock Hurl - https://amzn.to/456SbQ4
Hackle: Grizzly Dry Fly Hackle - https://amzn.to/4gcyFI4
Cement: Solarez Ultra Thin UV Resin - https://solarez.com/bone-dry-intro-kit.html

🛠️ Tools
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Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Veevus Bobbin - https://veevus.com/pages/membership?via=McFly
Razor Blades: https://amzn.to/4xinzYE
Scissors: Risen Spring Assist - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/pr…
Whip Finisher: Dr. Slick Brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-benches/compact-bench/
UV Light: Solarez High Output - https://solarez.com/uv-cure-flashlight-high-output.html

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