2001 Dubuque Fly Fishers Fly Swap

Black Gnat

tied by

Jack Lovell

Hook: M3906B  
Size: 10-20
Thread: black
Hackle: black
Tail: black feather barbules
Hackle: black
   
   

Notes on tying:

1. Wrap thread from behind eye to hook point.

2. Tie in 10 to 12 feather barbules.

3. Return thread to about 1/8th inch behind the eye.

4. Tie in black hackle.

5. Wrap hackle 3 or 4 times then tie off.

6. Finish by wrapping several wraps in front of the hackle and behind the eye.

7. Tie off.

8. Apply head cement.