Kilnkhammer
In today's video we are trying the Klinkhammer Special. Originally named LT Caddis (light tan), now officially named Klinkhåmer Special, was devised by a Dutch angler Hans van Klinken in the early 80's to imitate an emerging caddisfly to catch grayling and trout which feed from them as they float in the surface film. This pattern has proven to be an extremely effective fly for imitating an emerging mayfly.
MATERIAL LIST
Hook: Daiichi 1160, Size 12
Thread: Uni Thread, 6/0, Black
Body: Hairline Dubbing, Adams Grey
Thorax: H+H Peacock Herl, Long or Medium
Post: Hareline Para Post, White
Wing/ Legs: Hareline Saddle Hackle, Brown and Grizzly (wrapped together)
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