Quote Originally Posted by Panman View Post
I find myself with some small white hackles suitable for tying a size16-18 fly.
Decided I would look at the Griffith Gnat. A quick check on Google shows all of the gnats tied with grizzly hackle.

My questions are: Has anybody tried this pattern with white hackle in lieu of grizzly?
Comments?

Thanks - Tim
Tim, I've tied them both ways and honestly, never noticed one difference at all. Not likely a trout will know the difference. Mine sure didn't.
Crackleback (Bob A)