Frödinflies

PM #53 – Thunder Pig

$69

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Description

THE PATTERN This fly inherits its magical colour combination from the classic Thunder & Lightning—an exceptionally effective blend of discrete colours. During pattern trials, the Thunder Pig caught fish when more traditional flies failed. It’s a must-have in our boxes, especially for those days when the river carries a peaty hue. THE PACK – SOS Organizing Wallet M – Thunder Pig sticker – FITS Tubing Fluor Orange M + XS – FITS Tungsten Turbo Cones Black Nickel – FITS Feeler Cones Black – SSS Dubbing Black – SSS Holo Braid Sea lice silver – Stripped orange grizzly hackles – Black & orange yellow wild boar – Orange dyed ostrich hackle – Blue dyed guinea fowl – Synthetic jungle cock substitute dark natural

Specifications

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Field Notes

This is a saltwater fly pattern pack centered on the Thunder Pig pattern, built for tying or organizing materials rather than fishing as a finished lure. The description suggests it shines in peaty or stained river water and when more traditional flies are not producing. Use it to tie flashy, high-contrast flies for swinging or stripping in low-visibility conditions.

Pros

  • Strong contrast for stained or peaty water
  • Includes a full material kit plus organizing wallet
  • Useful when standard patterns are being ignored

Cons

  • Not a ready-to-fish fly
  • Best use depends on tying skill and matching the pattern correctly

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