{"product_id":"klinkhammer-klink-claret","title":"Klinkhammer Dry Fly Claret","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Klinkhammer Dry Fly Claret is a highly effective emerger pattern designed to sit partially in and partially above the surface film. This unique posture imitates an insect struggling to hatch, making it especially effective when trout are feeding just below the surface rather than taking fully formed duns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Klinkhammer Special was created in 1984 by Dutch angler Hans van Klinken. His intention was to design a fly that would imitate emerging caddis and other insects caught in the surface tension. Since then, the pattern has become a modern classic and is widely used across rivers and stillwaters throughout Europe and beyond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe claret version adds a subtle yet visible colour tone that can be particularly effective in coloured water or low light conditions. The Klinkhammer imitation remains a highly dependable emerger pattern, combining innovative design with consistent performance whenever trout or grayling are keyed in on insects struggling to hatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note all of our fishing flies are barbless unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKlinkhammer Dry Fly Claret Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody - Antron Claret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHackle - Cock Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThorax - Peacock Herl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWing - Multiyarn White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead - Black silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook - Barbless, Mustad of Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species - Trout \u0026amp; Grayling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose The Klinkhammer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmerger Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to imitate insects trapped in the surface film.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Visibility Post\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakes tracking the fly easier in broken water or glare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Proven Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidely regarded as one of the most effective emerger styles ever developed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Dress The Klinkhammer Dry Fly Claret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epply Floatant To Post Hackle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLightly treat the post and hackle before casting to ensure buoyancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep The Abdomen Untreated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid applying floatant to the lower body so it can sit naturally beneath the surface film.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry Between Casts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse amadou or desiccant powder if the fly becomes waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Fish The Klinkhammer Dry Fly Claret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpstream Presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast upstream to rising fish and allow the fly to drift naturally with minimal drag. The partially submerged body is key to its effectiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Feeding Lanes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus on slower glides pool tails and seams where trout feed on emerging insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Light Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe claret body performs particularly well in dull weather or evening sessions when trout are feeding just beneath the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Match The Hatch","offers":[{"title":"Size 14","offer_id":56451724083524,"sku":"K0514","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 16","offer_id":56451724116292,"sku":"K0516","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5131\/7572\/files\/KlinkhammerDryFlyClaret.jpg?v=1774115612","url":"https:\/\/matchthehatch.co.uk\/products\/klinkhammer-klink-claret","provider":"Match The Hatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}