Black Magic Variant

Fly: Philip Bailey, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Tiemco 103BL sizes 17 & 19
Thread: 8/0 Uni thread, Black
Rib: 4 turns of red hologram lurex
Body: Black thread
Thorax: Single peacock herl, tied ‘full’
Hackle: 2 turns genetic black hen hackle

If the ‘Black Magic’ is a solid fly then this I would class as a ‘killer’. This is my stalwart grayling fly when they are taking off the surface. I have seen fish move up to 5’ across the stream to take this fly.

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