The Klink: The Extraordinary Flytying Genius Of Hans Van Klinken
This beautiful book is a jacketed hardcover with a ribbon bookmark; it will be a valuable addition to any Fly Fisherman's collection.
The Klinkhamer Special is probably the most popular fishing fly in the world today. It floats on the end of fly lines on salmon, trout or grayling rivers, from Europe to North America, and Scandinavia to Mongolia. 2024 marks the fly's 40th anniversary and to celebrate the occasion, its creator Hans van Klinken has at last written his long-awaited first book. Flyfishers for salmon, trout, grayling and coarse species will for the first time learn from Hans himself the secrets behind his miracle Klinkhamer Special which has caught its fans hundreds and hundreds of fish: the thinking behind the design, the testing, the variations, the reasons for its remarkable success. Full instructions for tying Hans' most important flies are included in his engaging and revealing account of his life in flytying and fishing.
Hans van Klinken is a renowned figure in the world of flyfishing, whose passion for the sport has taken him from the Arctic wilderness to international acclaim. With over four decades of experience, he has not only mastered the art of flytying but has also shared his expertise through demonstrations, workshops, and classes around the globe. From his early days in Norway to traversing the rivers of Scandinavia, Europe, and North America, Hans' dedication to flyfishing and environmental conservation shines through in his work. "The Klinkhamer Special" is the culmination of his lifelong pursuit of angling excellence and his commitment to passing on his knowledge to future generations.
