Black and Pea... Any Information?

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Hey Guys.

I was talking with an old friend recently and he mentioned a fly that he called a “black and pea” or something like that.
I understand it to be a snail imitation but i have been unable to find any information or pictures of this fly.

Have any of you heard of it or know where I might be able to find information, I am not able to contact my old friend at the moment.

Thanks

Terry

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Terry,
I have not found the fly yet, but I did find this fly;http://www.flyshop.co.nz/page/F/PROD/N/stu_snailblk
Doug

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Kinda assume he meant peacock
http://www.flytyingworld.com/PagesJJ/jp-bp.htm

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Hey Thanks guys.

The black and peacock may just be it.

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Maybe he meant “Black eyed pea”?

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Black and Peacock Spider

Hook: 16 - 14
Silk: Grey or lead coloured.
Hackle: Black Hen
Body: Bronze peacock herl dressed short and plump.

This is a very popular fly over here,
often used on stillwaters as a floating snail.

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The black and peacock is definately used as a snail imitation in some places.