Black Gnat Dry Fly
#14
$1.49
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Black Gnat Dry Fly
$1.49
The Black Gnat Dry Fly is a timeless, general-purpose attractor pattern that has been effectively fooling trout for decades across the globe. It is designed to imitate a wide array of small, black terrestrial and aquatic insects that often fall victim to the water's surface tension, including midges, gnats, small ants, and various beetles. When trout are keying in on small dark specs but a specific hatch is absent, the simple, buggy profile and reliable dark silhouette of the Black Gnat make it an absolute essential for any fly box.
Product Features
- Versatile Imitation: This pattern effectively suggests many small, dark insects, making it a highly adaptable "match-the-hatch" alternative when fish are selective.
- Simple, Buggy Profile: The combination of simple black hackle and a dark body creates a universal insect silhouette that consistently draws strikes.
- Reliable Float: Tied with quality hackle, this fly floats consistently high in the water column.
- Essential Color: Black provides a stark contrast against the sky, making it highly visible to trout looking up from below.
- Durable Construction: Expertly tied to remain effective even after multiple fish.
- Optimal Sizing: Available in the essential sizes #14, #16, and #18, covering the key range for matching most small black insects you will encounter.
When to Use the Black Gnat Dry Fly
The Black Gnat excels in a wide range of situations, particularly when small dark insects are present.
- Searching Pattern: A top choice for "prospecting" for fish when there is no specific hatch but general surface activity is suspected.
- Terrestrial Season: Highly effective during summer and fall months when ants, gnats, and small beetles are blown onto the water.
- Midge Hatches: A simple and effective stand-in during ubiquitous year-round midge hatches in tailwaters and slow rivers.
- Picky Trout: When trout are rising sporadically to tiny insects, the simple, subtle presentation of the Black Gnat often seals the deal.
- Clear Water & Technical Streams: The classic, delicate design works well in clear water where a less intrusive pattern is required.
HANDLE WITH CARE: Hooks are extremely sharp. Please handle with care to avoid injury.
NOTE: As these flies are hand-tied, slight variations in color and size may occur between batches.
SAFETY WARNING: This product contains small parts and sharp hooks. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Use with caution.
WARNING: WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
