Black Gnat - Black Tail or Red Tail

Black Gnat – Black or Red Tail

A longtime favorite for calm water and selective trout, the Black Gnat is a simple yet highly effective dry fly pattern designed to imitate small dark insects on the surface. Its subtle profile and delicate presentation make it especially productive on lakes, ponds, and slow-moving water.

Available in both standard black and red tail variations, this classic pattern performs best when fished near reeds, banks, and quiet shoreline structure where trout are feeding on small surface insects.

🎯 Key Features

• Classic small-insect dry fly pattern
• Ideal for lakes and slow-moving water
• Subtle profile for selective trout
• Effective near reeds, banks, and shoreline structure
• Available in Black or Red Tail variations

🪶 Imitates

Small dark insects, gnats, and midges

🎨 Available Variations

Black, Red Tail

📏 Sizes

#12 – #20