Published Sep 1. 2015 - 9 years ago
Updated or edited Jan 8. 2016

Klympen

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Klympen

Klympen is a simple and efficient fly for sea run browns, which should be able to catch many other kinds of fish. Originated by Henning Eskol, this fly has seen many variations since its birth.

Read and learn here.

Originator: 
Henning Eskol
Pattern type: 
Cold saltwater fly
Skill level/difficulty: 
Easy
Species: 
brown trout, sea trout (sea run), steelhead (sea run)
Materials: 
Hook
According to taste, curved or straight sizes 8-2
Tying thread
Red or tan 8/0
Tail
Barbs of mallard, grizzly rooster or hen feather. Optional smooth flash
Body
Copper wire
Thorax
SLF or natural dubbing, tan
Hackle
Soft hen, tan or light brown
Head
Tying thread
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The evolution of a fly called Klympen

This is the true story of Klympen - a sea trout fly pattern, which I witnessed being created - and have seen evolve into something surprisingly far from the original.
Read the true story here

Klympen

Klympen is a simple and efficient fly for sea run browns, which should be able to catch many other kinds of fish. Originated by Henning Eskol, this fly has seen many variations since its birth.
Read and learn here.

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