The Klinkhamer Olive Special Dry Trout Fly, crafted by Hans van Klinken in the 1980s, revolutionised fly fishing with its innovative design. Originally designed to imitate emerging caddisflies, this fly features a unique parachute hackle that ensures it sits perfectly in the water's surface film, enticing trout with its lifelike presentation.
Key features include a curved hook that mimics the natural posture of an emerging insect, and a buoyant body that enhances its visibility and effectiveness. Renowned for its versatility, the Klinkhamer Olive excels in both still and running waters, making it a must-have for any angler's fly box..
Klinkhamnmer Olive Special Dry Trout Fishing Fly
- Fishing Techniques.
The Klinkhamer Olive Special Dry is best used in rivers and streams where trout are actively feeding on emerging insects. To maximise effectiveness, present the fly upstream and allow it to drift naturally with the current. Use a dead-drift technique, ensuring the fly floats without drag. A light tippet enhances presentation.
For retrieves, employ a gentle twitch or lift to mimic an emerging insect, enticing strikes from trout. Tactics include targeting riffles and seams where insects are likely to emerge, and adjusting the fly's position to match the hatch, increasing the chances of a successful catch.
Key Seasons - when is this
Special Dry Trout Fly
most effective?
The Klinkhamer Olive Special Dry is most effective during the spring and autumn months when trout are actively feeding on emerging insects. In spring, focus on late March to May, coinciding with the hatching of olives and other upwing flies. Autumn, particularly September to early November, is also prime as trout prepare for winter. This fly excels in overcast conditions and when there's a light breeze, which helps mimic natural insect movement. Use it in rivers and streams with moderate flow, especially during the late morning to early afternoon when hatches are most prolific.
How does the Turrall Klinkhamnmer Olive Special Dry Trout Fly imitate a key stage in a fish's diet?
The Klinkhamer Olive Special Dry Fly is designed to imitate the emerging stage of the olive dun, a common mayfly in freshwater ecosystems. As these insects transition from nymphs to adults, they become vulnerable on the water's surface, making them an easy target for trout. The fly's design, with its buoyant hackle and curved hook, mimics the natural posture of an emerging mayfly struggling to break free from its nymphal shuck. Trout are particularly attracted to this stage due to the high protein content and the ease of capture, making the Klinkhamer Olive an effective choice for anglers.
Klinkhamnmer Olive Special Dry Trout Fly expertly tied
by Turrall for maximum performance.
The Turrall Klinkhamer Olive Special Dry Trout Fly is expertly tied using high-quality materials to ensure maximum performance on the water. Crafted with precision, this fly features a realistic profile that mimics natural insects, enticing even the most cautious trout. The olive body is meticulously constructed with durable threads and premium hackles, providing buoyancy and lifelike movement. Designed for effectiveness, the Klinkhamer Olive Special excels in various fishing conditions, making it a must-have in any angler's fly box. Trust Turrall's craftsmanship for unmatched success on your next fishing adventure.
Turrall Klinkhamnmer Olive Special Dry Trout Fly SD30
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England is the birthplace of fly fishing, and Turrall & Co. Ltd. is proud to be its longest-established company of professional fly dressers, crafting premium flies since the mid-nineteenth century. Over the years, Turrall has earned prestigious recognition from The Sunday Times, Country Living Magazine, and EFTTEX – the leading European Fishing Tackle Trade Association.
Every Turrall fly is the result of traditional craftsmanship fused with modern innovation, delivering consistent, high-performance results on the water. Turrall use only the finest materials, starting with high carbon steel hooks—needle-ground, surgically sharp, and double-coated for durability. Matched with world-class feathers and furs, including
Metz Genetic Hackles where appropriate, these hand-tied patterns are trusted by fly anglers worldwide.
