Gnatinator Fly Tying Instructions by Charlie Craven

Gnatinator Fly Tying Recipe:
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Hook: #18-26 Tiemco 101
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Thread: Black Veevus 14/0
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Shuck: Medium Gray EZ Magic Dub
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Hackle: Grizzly Rooster Cape or Saddle
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Body: Peacock Herl
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[@jeepngbs9479]

I’ve been tying about a month and you’re videos are really helping me out. Thanks!

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Look at you now , a professor. Thanks for sharing

[@seizedcarcass8440]

If you can’t get magic dub could you use ultra chenille?

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Awesome!

[@jonchristian7758]

I've always had a lot of success with Griffith's Gnat patterns. I'm excited to add this to the mix. 😁

[@jamesvatter5729]

Nice. Never used that EZ Dub material. I tied a similar version with a hackle barb schuck though.

[@charlieboutin3341]

Didn’t go to college Much. 😂 You were too busy fishin and inventing flies! Thanks as always 👍👍👌

[@cecilwalley306]

Awesome! Appreciate your videos 👍

[@cengle88]

Thanks for all your hard work Charlie. I appreciate it. BTW, the last few videos it sounds like your mic/ audio got jacked. Granted you’re no Mel Torme but a new mic might help.

[@CharliesFlyBox]

I got a new camera and the mic placement seems to be much more important with this one! I think I’ve got it figured out now so not to worry!

[@goldenvise]

How often do you really trim or cut off parts of your flies on the water? You mention it a lot, do you really do it that much?

[@CharliesFlyBox]

I honestly do it a lot, especially if I have a fish refuse a fly. A little trimming can often change the profile just enough to convince them.

[@delawarepro3539]

Hook size is based on gap not the shank?? Did I hear you correctly master Craven 🥋

[@CharliesFlyBox]

Yep. Sizes are based on gap, shank length is variable. Gap width can be varied also but realistically a wide gap hook is really just a short shanked hook.

[@chadmann2724]

Your microphone is sensitive today

[@fernandomiron7557]

👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@joesmith6420]

Well explained Charlie, you're my go too guy !