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Rivfly Hot Spot Griffith's Gnat | Ultimate Midge Cluster Dry Fly
Rivfly Hot Spot Griffith's Gnat | Ultimate Midge Cluster Dry Fly
The Legendary Japanese Fly That "Breathes" Life into Your Drift.
SKU:DY-GG-860-6P
Key Features
- IRRESISTIBLE MIDGE IMITATION: Expertly tied with peacock herl and grizzly hackle to perfectly mimic a cluster of midges on the water's surface—a primary food source for trout.
- HIGH-VIS HOT SPOT: Features a bright orange thread head that acts as a powerful strike trigger for fish and makes the tiny fly easier for you to track on the water.
- PREMIUM & DURABLE MATERIALS: Built with a premium, sharp hook, iridescent peacock body, and quality grizzly hackle that lands softly and maintains its shape fish after fish.
- A TRUE "GO-TO" FLY: When fish are picky and refusing other patterns, the Griffith's Gnat is the secret weapon that consistently produces results in almost any condition.
- VERSATILE SIZES FOR ALL HATCHES: Available in a range of sizes (#12 to #16) to match everything from large midge clusters to tiny, individual insects.
Trout, Grayling, and Panfish
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- Description
Ever been on the water, seeing fish rise everywhere but they won't touch your fly? We've all been there. That's the exact moment you need the Griffith's Gnat.
For decades, this simple, buggy-looking fly has been the ace up the sleeve for anglers worldwide. It doesn't imitate one specific bug, but rather a whole ball of them—a cluster of tiny midges (chironomids) stuck together on the surface. To a trout, that's an easy, protein-packed snack it can't pass up.
At Rivfly, we've taken this legendary pattern and given it a crucial upgrade. Our "Hot Spot" Griffith's Gnat adds a vibrant orange head. This isn't just for looks; it gives you two huge advantages:
- For the Fish: It creates a focal point, a trigger that draws the fish's eye and provokes an aggressive strike.
- For You: Let's be honest, tracking a tiny #12 or #16 fly on choppy water is tough. That bright orange dot acts like a tiny hi-vis indicator, helping you keep your eye on the fly and detect the subtlest of takes.
How to Fish It:
- Dead-Drift: This is its primary use. Cast it upstream and let it drift naturally back towards you in the current, just like a real insect. It's deadly in slow pools, eddies, and along foam lines.
- The "Skate": At the end of your drift, as the line tightens, let the fly skate or swing across the current. This movement can often trigger a reaction strike from a following fish.
- As a Dry-Dropper: Use a larger size #12 as your top fly and hang a small nymph off the hook bend. The Gnat acts as both an indicator and a potential target itself.
It's more than just a fly; it's confidence in a tiny, fuzzy package. Stock your box with the Rivfly "Hot Spot" Griffith's Gnat, and you'll never feel helpless during a midge hatch again.