Pig Nymph - Black
Hooks - TMC3761 or DAI1560 or equivalent, sizes 12-16
Thread - Black
Tail - Three dark peccary hairs
Abdomen - Wrapped with dark peccary hair
Thorax - Black ostrich herl
Legs - Black hen hackle tied on as a collar and trimmed off on top and bottom
Doug Prince of Monterey, California, originated this pattern. In view of the fact that peccary is not always available, many fly tiers have found that moose is just as effective.
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson
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