The Klinkhammer Dark Special Dry Trout Fly is a revolutionary pattern designed by Hans van Klinken in the 1980s, specifically to target grayling and trout. Its unique design features a parachute hackle and a buoyant thorax, allowing it to sit perfectly in the water's surface film, mimicking an emerging insect. This fly's effectiveness is unmatched, enticing even the most cautious fish.
Key features include a curved hook that enhances its natural presentation and a dark body that provides excellent visibility in various water conditions. Anglers trust the Klinkhammer for its proven track record in diverse fishing environments, making it a must-have in any fly box..
Klinkhammer Dark Special Dry Trout Fishing Fly
- Fishing Techniques.
The Klinkhammer Dark Special Dry Trout Fishing Fly 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, 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 to mimic the struggling motion of an emerging insect. This can trigger strikes from trout. Additionally, targeting areas near riffles, seams, and eddies where insects are likely to emerge can increase success rates.
Key Seasons - when is this
Special Dry Trout Fly
most effective?
The Klinkhammer Dark Special Dry Trout Fishing Fly is most effective during late spring to early autumn, particularly from May to September. This period aligns with the peak of aquatic insect hatches, such as mayflies and caddisflies, which are abundant in UK waters. The fly excels in conditions where trout are actively feeding on the surface, especially during overcast days or in the early morning and late evening when light levels are lower. It is particularly effective in slow-moving rivers and streams, where its buoyant design and realistic profile can entice even the most selective trout.
How does the Turrall Klinkhammer Dark Special Dry Trout Fly imitate a key stage in a fish's diet?
The Klinkhammer Dark Special Dry Fly is designed to imitate the emerging stage of aquatic insects, particularly midges and caddisflies. As these insects transition from their larval to adult form, they become trapped in the water's surface film, making them vulnerable to predatory fish. This fly mimics the crucial moment when the insect is partially submerged, with its body hanging below the surface and wings emerging above. Fish target this stage because the struggling insects are easy prey, providing a rich source of protein. The Klinkhammer's design, with its buoyant hackle and visible post, effectively attracts fish by replicating this enticing meal.
Klinkhammer Dark Special Dry Trout Fly expertly tied
by Turrall for maximum performance.
The Turrall Klinkhammer Dark 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, making it irresistible to trout. The use of premium hackles and durable threads ensures longevity and effectiveness, even in challenging conditions.
Designed for UK waters, the Klinkhammer Dark Special is renowned for its ability to float perfectly, enticing trout to strike. Its unique design and expert craftsmanship make it a must-have in any angler's fly box, promising successful fishing trips.
Turrall Klinkhammer Dark Special Dry Trout Fly SD11
- 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.
