Griffith's Gnat Fly Tying Instructions by Charlie Craven

Fly Tying Recipe:
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Hook: 18-22 Tiemco 100SP-BL
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Thread: Black 8/0 UNI
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Body: Peacock Eyes
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Hackle: Whiting Grizzly Saddle or Neck Feather
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[@thomasw_]

LOVE CHARLIE'S BLACK BACKGROUND... HIGH CONTRAST HELPS! KEEP ROCKING THE BLACK....

[@kenb4685]

Gidday Charlie. I didnt count the hackle wraps and your shirt could be any colour. Your tips are always appreciated. Thanks.

[@cachi-7878]

I couldn’t agree more, Charlie. The black background is by far the best, easy on the eyes and makes the fly stand out like nothing else. Don’t listen to those who say otherwise. 😊

[@tinoyb9294]

Works well on the Frying Pan! Blue background is awesome.

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Hello Charlie. This fly is amazing.

[@davidredd958]

Regardless of the background, a great video as always. Thanks Charlie.

[@glenndotter5065]

As always Charlie you do a great job of explaining the tie. Whenever I need to know, I look to you and your flybox! Thanks

[@showmemotion]

Now my favorite Griffith's Gnat fly video. thanks!

[@williambyington4864]

I like the GG in a size 16. It's easy to see and it seems I catch more fish with that size. A beautiful tie as always. Thanks, Charli.

[@richardjones2129]

Thanks Charlie for clear n precise instructions. This is an effective fly on small creeks in CA. I like them n black as well. God Bless n fish on!

[@paulbridgers3820]

I like the black background also.

[@Michael-hg6ky]

Thanks Charlie you never cease to amaze with the attention to detail and technique. I love the little flies !

[@mikehulsey4813]

A really important tailwater bug for me in the past. Great pattern for beginners to learn, a good idea to fill a box full of em, and fun to listen to folks cussing this pattern when you hand them a true 20 or 22 size hook for the first time lol.
Awesome job as always Charlie, definitely still doing it “like a pro”

[@epsieblaine7968]

Great fly.I took it to the next level.Wind the hackle with the peacock,add some cdc.A favourite fly of mine.More movement int the looks like a real midge cluster.

[@johngallagher5821]

Nice explanation of peacock eye use.

[@woodbox50]

thanks, bushy fly's all the way.

[@geraldg7420]

Excellent! Surprisingly effective fly.

[@GeorgeSemel]

It's one of my favorite dry flies. # 22 works the best in my part of the country. Been known to tie them down to a # 28.

[@ruthcoates9587]

Thanks! This was one of the first flies I tied…about 50 of them for the Tie-a-thon here in Michigan/Indiana. Went to youth programs of TU.

[@jimholland1592]

Thanks Charlie 👍

[@JesseBeatty]

I like the black background, too.

[@donaldparadise9555]

I always tie in a fine gold wire to help protect the hackle, and wind it counter to the hackle. keeps them trout teeth from getting into the hackle and destroying my flies.

[@richardharrod378]

Love the blue, :)

[@leerichy6489]

If you use gsp power silk and twist the materials around it, you can wind the whole lot up the body to the eye in one go.
The fly will last far longer.

[@mitchelkobli442]

Whatever background tickles your fancy bud. I just like seeing how to do it right.

[@jjns3991624]

9.5 turns

[@bobpetti4841]

I love this fly - but man oh man does it twist my tippet. I've tried going "down and back" with the hackle to maybe balance the twist effect - not sure if that made much of a difference. Any tips on fishing these so they don't turn a dry fly leader tippet into a corkscrew? (Other than use a heavy tippet, which isn't so great with a small dry fly). Thanks.

[@danjohnson6292]

Charlie, I give less than a $h!t about the background. LOVE!!! your videos!! Could watch all day

[@leomunneke993]

Thanks, why do some instructions for this fly add a wire rib? I’ve tried this and have found it difficult and cumbersome. I prefer your method!

[@FliesforFishing]

Outstanding Mr. Craven. Would you be so kind as to tell me what those scissors are your using? Or maybe a link to your site so I can buy some?

[@CharliesFlyBox]

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[@jeffcowles5328]

I counted eleventy turns on that hackle. Regarding bavkground color - if I cant see what youre doing its because I cant see 😜

[@7wt]

732 turn of hackle, counted twice

[@champtree]

Black backgrounds matter.