Griffith’s Gnat

Griffith’s Gnat is a timeless dry fly pattern that imitates adult midges and mating clusters—tiny insects that trout often key in on when little else is hatching. With its peacock herl body and grizzly hackle, the Griffith’s Gnat presents a realistic silhouette and subtle shimmer, perfectly mimicking the movement and appearance of natural midges on the surface. This pattern is especially effective on spring creeks, tailwaters, and stillwaters where midges are a dominant food source year-round.

Best used during low-light conditions or calm water situations, the Griffith’s Gnat excels when trout are sipping delicately on tiny bugs in the surface film. Its small profile and buoyant hackle allow for long, natural drifts—even on picky or pressured fish. It can be fished solo or trailed behind a larger dry fly for better visibility.