Description
The Sedge-hammer Fly, created by renowned fly tier Hans van Klinken, is a highly effective dry fly designed to mimic adult caddisflies. This pattern excels in rough or fast-moving water due to its buoyant design and realistic profile. Typically tied on hook sizes 12-16, it features a wing made from natural deer hair for buoyancy and visibility, a dubbed body to match natural caddis colors, and often a hackle wrap for added surface tension.
Pro Tip
Fish the Sedge-hammer with short, twitchy strips to mimic a skittering caddis—it triggers aggressive strikes from trout during active hatches.
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Recipe
• Hook Preparation: Secure the hook in the vise and start the thread just behind the hook eye. Wrap a smooth thread base to the bend. • Body: Apply a thin layer of dubbing to the thread and wrap it forward to create a slim, tapered body. Leave room near the hook eye for other materials. • Underwing: Tie in a few strands of pearl Krystal Flash at the body’s end, ensuring they extend slightly beyond the hook bend for a subtle sparkle. • Wing: Select a small bunch of deer or elk hair, stack it to align the tips, and tie it in over the Krystal Flash. The wing should extend just past the bend of the hook. • Hackle: Tie in a dry fly hackle feather at the wing base. Wrap the hackle forward in tight turns toward the hook eye, then tie off and trim the excess. • Head: Build up a small, neat head with thread and whip finish securely. • Final Touch: Apply a tiny drop of head cement to the thread wraps for durability.