Orvis UK

Traditional Black Gnat

$2.25
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Description

A best seller. This black upwinged dry can be used to imitate most dark terrestrials by "matching the hatch" whilst fishing, Treat the fly with floatant on its hackles.

Specifications

Category

Dry Flies

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

trout

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

surface

Action

dead drift

Conditions

clear water, low light

Field Notes

Use this dry fly when trout or other surface-feeding fish are taking small dark terrestrials or similar insects. Present it delicately on a dead drift and keep the hackles treated with floatant so it rides high on the surface film.

Pros

  • Excellent match-the-hatch dry fly for dark terrestrials
  • Floats well when treated with floatant
  • Simple, proven pattern

Cons

  • Small dry fly can be hard to see at distance
  • Best only when fish are feeding near the surface

Keywords

traditionalblackgnatorvissellerupwingeddryimitatedarkterrestrialsmatchinghatchwhilsttreatflyfloatanthackles

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