Griffith’s Gnat Emerger

Here is the Griffith’s Gnat Emerger, peacock version.

And the tan version.

Materials

Here is the fly pattern sheet for the tan version

Materials

Directions:

1. Begin thread on hook and attach tail material. Continue winding thread around bend of hook.
2. Wind thread forward with touching turns just past hook point.
3. Attach a couple pieces of peacock and wrap thorax with 2 – 3 turns. Tie off and trim.
4. Select hackle one size smaller than hook size, tie in and complete 2 – 3 wraps. Tie off and trim.
5. Whip finish to complete fly.

Here is a link to the Youtube channel of Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone, MT with Craig Mathews tying the fly.