Dry fly / Pattern notes
Griffith’s Gnat
Peacock and grizzly hackle make a small surface pattern for midge activity.
- At the vise
- Beginner friendly
- Common sizes
- #16–24
From hook to fly
At the vise.
Follow this base recipe in order. The materials list specifies one hook size; adjust proportions together when tying another size.
Beyond the bench
On the water.
Dead-drift in the surface film when trout feed on midges or small clusters. Match the hatch rather than automatically choosing the smallest hook.
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Recipe references
Original written instructions adapted from the sources below. Materials and methods may vary between versions.
