HELLGRAMITE, BLACK

 Hook:  (T) 200R + Weight
 Size:  6-10
 Thread:  Black 8/0
 Tail:  Black Goose Biot ("V" style)
 Body:  Black Floss
 Rib:  Black Ostrich Herl
 Legs:  Black Goose Biots
 Thorax:  Black Dubbing
 Wing Case:  Gray Goose Quill Segments
 Gill:  Red Mohlon or Wool  
 Hackle:  Black Saddle  

Notes on tying:

1. Heavily weight hook.
2. For tail cut 2 black goose biots and tie them convex to convex side.
3. Tie in rib and wrap floss abdomen 1/2 way up hook shank.
4. Rib with about 5 turns of ostrich herl.
5. Tie in gray goose quill segment and red mohlon for gill.
6. Dub thorax with black dubbing.
7. Pull gill to front and tie off.  Then palmer hackle and clip on top.
8. Pull wing case forward and tie off.
9. Add biot legs on either side at head (convex side of biot next to fly).
10. Build head and finish off.

 Another Doug Prince creation used for trout, and smallmouth bass. This pattern can be fished using a dead drift or "dapping" or a jigging action.

Vernon D. Lunde 311 Nesheim Trail Bx 14 Mt Horeb, WI 53572