Griffith's Gnat

Griffith's Gnat recipe

What the Griffith's Gnat imitates

• Midge adult (adult)

Tied for: Trout (general)

Where the Griffith's Gnat came from

• Originated by Unnamed fishing friend of George Griffith, 1960, Au Sable River, Michigan. By 1960s at least; says a friend tied it and name was chosen by mutual agreementSource: RiverKeeper Flies: Griffith's Gnat Encore
• Popularized by Ernest Schwiebert, 1960, Au Sable River, Michigan. 1960s; Griffith showed him the fly; he spread it and tied color variantsSource: RiverKeeper Flies: Griffith's Gnat Encore
• Originated by George Griffith, Michigan. Credits Griffith, TU co-founder (1901-1998), as tierSource: Angler's Covey: The Griffith's Gnat

Where sources tell it differently, each account is listed with its own source.

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