Description
Fly Type: This is a highly effective emerger dry fly and a modern classic. Unlike a traditional dry fly that sits fully on the surface, the Klinkhammer is designed to hang just below the surface film, mimicking an insect struggling to emerge from its nymphal shuck. The visible parachute post on top makes it easy for the angler to see.
Best Suited For: The Klinkhammer is a top choice for catching trout (brown, rainbow, and brook trout), as well as grayling. It is particularly useful when fish are "sipping" on emergers and ignoring traditional dry flies.
Best Time to Fish: This fly is most effective during a mayfly or caddis hatch, often in the mornings or evenings when insects are emerging. It can also be a great "searching" pattern when no specific hatch is occurring.
Water Type: This is a freshwater fly.
Where to Fish: It excels on rivers and streams, especially in gentle riffles, eddies, and pools where emerging insects tend to get caught in the surface film.
Other Value: The Klinkhammer's unique design is a game-changer. It presents the fly in a realistic, vulnerable position that fish find irresistible.