Klinkhamers-which hooks to use to tie them

[EXPATRIATE]

Could any forumite tell me if I have to specially buy klinkhamer hooks or can other hooks be used? I have a couple of fellows who would like me to tie some for them,but I'm not sure if my hooks are suitable or if I'll have to order some. Thanks

[MoscaPescador]

One does not have to use a Klinkhamer hook, but it is better to use one. The Klinkhamer hook is longer, curved, wider in the gape with an offset. This allows for a better hookset from the cripple position that the fly takes. I have tried using other curved long shank hooks. The fly looks great, but it is not as effective.

Partridge is the only make that I know of that makes a Klinkhamer hook.

MP

[Joni]

I have made them also on light scud hooks, but before I found Partridge hooks, I read an article way back, I use a TMC200R and slightly bend just behind the eye.

[stimmy7]

As I recall, most tyers use a TMC2457/2487.

The 'ultimate' is the Partridge 15BNX Anglers Workshop - Partridge 15BNX Klinkhammer Extreme True Emerger Hooks but essentially it's a bent 2457/2487

[Joni]

Originally Posted by stimmy7

As I recall, most tyers use a TMC2457/2487.

The 'ultimate' is the Partridge 15BNX Anglers Workshop - Partridge 15BNX Klinkhammer Extreme True Emerger Hooks but essentially it's a bent 2457/2487

I get the 2487 as it s a fine wire midge emerger hook, but the 2457 is a heavy wire shrimp hook? The 2302 & 2312 look like hey would work as well although the smallest is a 16.

[EXPATRIATE]

Thanks for the suugestions, Guys-I'll check tham out

[stimmy7]

Hi Joni-

You're right, the 2457 is a 2x heavy version of the 2487 fine, but given the materials and style of a Klinkhammer, they float just fine and are much more stout. Depending on what you're fishing for and how heavy the water is, sometimes a bit more 'heft in yer hook' can be a GOOD thing! =)

[Jimmie]

Must be something that I learned here, but I've always done what Joni does with a bend in a TMC200R. At a club tying night we tied the Klinkhammer with bent TMC200R's.

[mcnerney]

I had always used the TMC 200R as Joni has suggested until I found out that Partridge made Partridge 15BN hooks.

Larry

[stimmy7]

And in case you want to read a bit of history about the klinkhamer, head on over to this link: Klinkhmer special

Nothing like going to the source =)