Black Gnat - Black Tail or Red Tail

Stone Creek™ Black Gnat

The Stone Creek™ Black Gnat is a timeless dry fly pattern that has earned a reputation for consistently fooling selective trout in calm and slow-moving water. Designed to imitate small dark insects such as gnats, midges, and other surface-dwelling bugs, this simple yet highly effective fly remains a favorite among anglers targeting rising fish.

Its slender profile and delicate presentation make it especially productive on lakes, ponds, spring creeks, and slow-moving streams where trout have time to closely inspect their food. Available in both traditional Black and Red Tail variations, the Black Gnat excels when fished near reeds, shoreline structure, overhanging vegetation, and other areas where small insects naturally collect.

Whether used during midge activity or as a searching dry fly for cruising trout, the Black Gnat continues to prove that simple patterns often catch the most fish.

Features:
• Classic small-insect dry fly pattern
• Delicate presentation for selective trout
• Excellent for lakes, ponds, and slow-moving water
• Effective near reeds, banks, and shoreline structure
• Available in Black and Red Tail variations
• Proven producer during midge and gnat activity
• Ideal for calm water trout fishing

Imitates:
• Gnats
• Midges
• Small Dark Insects
• Surface-Dwelling Aquatic Insects

Available Variations:
• Black
• Red Tail

Available Sizes:
• #12
• #14
• #16
• #18
• #20

Fishing Tips:
Fish with a drag-free drift near shoreline structure, reeds, weed beds, and areas where trout are actively feeding on the surface. The Black Gnat is particularly effective during calm conditions when trout are selectively feeding on small insects.