Black Gnat (Leisenring)

Hook: Standard wet fly 12-18

Thread: Red or crimson

Hackle: Irredescent Starling

Body: Three herl fibers taken from the V-shaped dark brown-black section near the tip of a turkey tail feather or crow.

Ribbing (Optional) Fine green wire.  This was not in Leisenring’s original pattern but was added to strengthen the body.