The Klinkhammer style Mayfly emerger has proven to be deadly with many of our important Western Mayfly emergences. In this video Barrett demonstrates how to tie a “Pink Lady” Klinkhammer Style. These “knock down” “drop down” parachute style paterns really fish folks, give them a try in many color combos including March Brownn, Pale Morning Dun, Adams Grey, and Blue Winged Olive.
Pink Lady Klinkhammer
Hook: Daiichi 1160 or 1167 (these are sweet hooks)
Thread: Rusty Dun 8/0 Uni
Tail: Coq De Leon
Body: Sulphur biot with Coral Hareline Dub
Post: Gray Sparkle Emerger Yarn
Thorax: Gray Dry Fly Dub
Hackle: Hebert Pro Grade Cape Dun