The Klinkhammer-Bwo Special Dry Trout Fly is a revolutionary pattern designed by Hans van Klinken in the 1980s. Originally crafted to imitate emerging caddisflies, it has become a staple for targeting trout in both still and running waters. Its unique design features a parachute hackle and a buoyant thorax, ensuring it sits perfectly in the water's surface film, mimicking an emerging insect.
The fly's effectiveness lies in its ability to entice even the most cautious trout, making it a must-have in any angler's fly box. Its versatility and proven track record make it a favourite among fly fishing enthusiasts worldwide..
The Klinkhammer-Bwo Special Dry Trout Fishing Fly is best used in situations where trout are feeding on emerging insects. To maximise effectiveness, present the fly upstream and allow it to drift naturally with the current, ensuring a drag-free presentation. Use a light tippet to enhance the fly's natural movement.
Employ a dead-drift technique, occasionally twitching the fly gently to mimic the struggling motion of an emerging insect. This can trigger strikes from trout. In faster water, consider using a reach cast to position the fly correctly and maintain a natural drift.
Key Seasons - when is this
Special Dry Trout Fly
most effective?
The Klinkhammer-Bwo Special Dry Trout Fishing Fly is most effective during the spring and autumn months when trout are actively feeding on emerging insects. In spring, focus on the period from March to May, coinciding with the hatching of Blue-Winged Olives and other mayflies. Autumn, particularly September to October, also offers prime conditions as trout prepare for winter. This fly excels in overcast weather and during light rain, which often triggers hatches. Use it in rivers and streams with moderate flow, where trout are likely to rise to the surface to feed.
How does the Turrall Klinkhammer-Bwo Special Dry Trout Fly imitate a key stage in a fish's diet?
The Klinkhammer-Bwo Special Dry Trout Fishing Fly is designed to imitate the emerging stage of a mayfly, specifically the Blue-Winged Olive (BWO). This fly mimics the crucial moment when the mayfly nymph transitions to the adult stage, breaking through the water's surface. Trout are particularly attracted to this stage as the emerging insects are vulnerable and abundant, making them an easy target. The Klinkhammer's unique design, with its partially submerged body and visible hackle, effectively replicates the natural silhouette and movement of the emerging BWO, enticing trout to strike.
Klinkhammer-Bwo Special Dry Trout Fly expertly tied
by Turrall for maximum performance.
The Turrall Klinkhammer-Bwo Special Dry Trout Fly is expertly tied using high-quality materials to ensure maximum performance on the water. Each fly features a realistic profile that mimics natural insects, making it irresistible to trout. The use of premium hackles and durable threads ensures longevity and effectiveness, even in challenging conditions.
Designed for optimal buoyancy, this fly sits perfectly on the water's surface, enticing fish with its lifelike appearance. Turrall's meticulous craftsmanship guarantees a reliable and effective fly, perfect for anglers seeking success in their fishing adventures.
Turrall Klinkhammer-Bwo Special Dry Trout Fly SD02
- Turrall Premium Award-Winning Flies – The Best in Fly Fishing
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.
