The Black Gnat is listed in Mary's book it also lists a darker version which is considered the American version. My copy is not a first edition but I know the book was published before 1900. Regards Mel
Allan Fish wrote: > >I don't think so! The black gnat has been around a lot longer than Skip > >Morris! > > > >Neville (Nev) Gosling > >Greater Vancouver, B.C. > >> > >> > >> the originator of the dry fly Black Gnat is Skip Morris. > >> > >> Louis Napier > > Does anyone have the Mary Orvis Mayberry book? I recollect seeing the > Black Gnat, both wet and dry versions, in there. And I'm sure that Jimmy > can find the Black Gnat in his collection of Herter's catalogs. > > Allan > > Allan Fish > Greenwood, IN > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
