Black Gnat Traditional Dry Fly

Fishing Tips

The black gnat is an imitation of a wide number of naturals; producing outstanding sport for us fly fishermen. The naturals land on the water either after mating or are blown there, so the trout young and old are used to seeing this 'pattern' float by! For the lake fisher, the black gnat is an insect of the margins, often preferring the shade beneath overhanging trees. Any darkish dry fly of the right size (16 or 18) is usually acceptable provided it is fished on a fine leader.

Country of origin for this trout fly: UK / USA

This trout fly is designed on and fished on Dams & Reserviors, Still Water, Rivers & Stream,

Pattern Dressings

When should I fish with the Black Gnat Traditional?

This graph shows trends of when fly fisherman use the Black Gnat Traditional to fish with and what hooks are most popular throughout the fly fishing season.