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The definitive video on how to tie Klink type emergers. Wonderful quality when watched in HD. Changing to 18/0 Semperfli Nano Silk when tying-in the hackle makes thread turns and potential build up at the underside tie-off, invisible. I keep a spool on a bobbin holder ready for that job. For #18 size hooks and smaller I use their 24/0 which is still very strong. Tiny dark Klinks are catnip for fussy trout.
A superb fly, Barry. I love the method you use of tying off the fly at the head then reattaching the thread at the post. I use that on all my parachute type flies now. Best Regards.
That's SUCH a good tip. I have loads of polar bear and have never thought of using individual hairs.Maybe applicable for non-emerger drys, too, because it's hollow (I think). I'm off to the bench.
Great video, as are all of your videos, but I do have a beginners question. What makes this fly different from the klinkhammer or the para weld midge other than the hook? I have come close to perfecting the para weld midge, but I tie in on a klinkhammer hook (because that is what I had at the time). I'm sure I'm am violating some unwritten rule, but the CDC welded parachute floats great so I am trying to tie all three of these fly using that method. Thanks for all of your great tips.
Hi Ray Thanks! Well there is not a lot of difference except they represent different hatching insects, that all use a type of parachute hackle. Your breaking no rules its all about doing your own thing but learning the techniques is important.
Barry I have been watching you for a while and really enjoy your work and explanations why you do certain technics. I really like the way you tie the Klinkhammer and especially the post which I have had issues with in the past. I have only been tying for a year or so but this technic will help. Tell me how do you determine the size of the hackle you use for the size hook that you are tying. I see you using a size 8 and I usually tie them smaller in 12 and 14 for March browns, Drakes and caddis, as in your previous Klinkhammer video. Some of your fishing tips would be good to hear as well. Great videos and you make it a fine art. Keep up the good videos. I am in the USA in Pennsylvania and I can use a lot of your ties and plan to. thanks again..........
Hi Al, thanks. Well the hackle size is a little different for the klinkhamer than a traditional dry its normally larger. A traditional hackle is normally 2x the hook gape width and the klinkhamer is 2.5 x the hook gape especially for the larger hook sizes # 8 and 6 which it was originally designed.
Hi Al, thanks. Well the hackle size is a little different for the klinkhamer than a traditional dry its normally larger. A traditional hackle is normally 2x the hook gape width and the klinkhamer is 2.5 x the hook gape especially for the larger hook sizes # 8 and 6 which it was originally designed.
Barry thanks for your speedy reply and info. One more question is that are the Klinkhammers usually tied bigger than that of the natural sizes. In example for the March brown is usually in the size 12 so would you tie its emerger in a size 10 or 8. just curious. If you could tie one in the future would be great to see. Thanks again and love the videos.
yes I have watch it I believe and that is what got me so interested in your technic on the post. I will watch it again and when I tie it make it a size larger that what I see or plan to use. Thanks for the reply
Can I ask you about how you hold your bobbin and apply your thread. I hold it totally different but you have a reason for everything you do including every thread wrap. So why do you hold it by the thread? I put my fingers on the barrel and palmer the tension with my pinky and palm.
Hi Marc, Not sure what bobbin you are using but I use the Petitjean TT bobbin holder. With this I can set the thread tension on the bobbin before I start tying, but I can always palm the spool also when small adjustments are required.
Is it possible to use the two toned Veniard strips for this one instead of moose mane? You showed me that possibility for "Proppen" when you had a demo at SkittFiske once:)
Hi Lars, yes you could use them but it kind of defeats the point! The moose mane makes such nice segmented bodies that you are not able to obtain with the synthetic quill.
No problem Lars, I have found that the very best moose mane hair is available from 'Natures Spirit' the european dealer for them is Funky Fly Tying in the UK if you order from them tell them what you are tying with it and they will pick you out a piece with nice long hair.
