The Grayling Witch

Tying the Grayling Witch

In Autumn, when insects are on the water and the Grayling are rising this pattern can be very effective. Just last weekend (early September 2026) I had twenty-five Grayling to a single Grayling Witch in three hours, plus a few Trout. Testament to how robust a pattern it is and one that will keep on floating with a bit of care.

Ingredients:

Hook: Hends BL599, sz 16

Thread: Sheer, Black 14/0

Tag: Glo-Brite 3, Red.

Body: Peacock herl

Hackle: Grizzly cape

Rib: UTC X-SM silver Ultra Wire

Method: Run a bed of thread most of the way to the bend, catch in eight strands of Glo-Brite for the tag, trim excess.