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Midge Dry Fly, Ken's Hammer Midge, Adult Midge Dry Fly

Ken’s Hammer Midge – Capt. Ken’s Midge Dry Fly

Ken’s Hammer Midge is Capt. Ken Tutalo’s original combination of two proven trout flies: the Klinkhammer and the Griffith’s Gnat. By combining the effective presentation of these patterns, Capt. Ken created a midge dry fly that is easier to see on the water while offering improved hook exposure compared with a traditional Griffith’s Gnat.

Description

This is Capt. Ken Tutalo’s combination of a Klinkhammer and a Griffith’s Gnat. Both patterns have long track records for catching selective trout, and bringing their characteristics together creates a highly effective midge dry fly.

One of the biggest advantages of Ken’s Hammer Midge is visibility. Fishing tiny midge patterns can be challenging, especially when trying to follow a small fly through a complicated drift. This pattern is designed to be easier for the angler to see while maintaining a presentation that appeals to trout feeding on adult midges.

The design also provides better hook exposure than a traditional Griffith’s Gnat, helping improve hooking opportunities when trout take the fly.

How to Fish It

Fish Ken’s Hammer Midge as a dry fly when trout are feeding on adult midges at or near the surface. Present it on a natural dead drift through feeding lanes, especially in slower pools, tailouts, and calm sections where trout have time to inspect their food.

Its improved visibility makes it particularly useful when fishing small flies to selective trout.

Details

• Pattern: Ken’s Hammer Midge

• Designer: Capt. Ken Tutalo

• Imitation: Adult midges

• Sizes: #18 and #20

• Style: Midge Dry Fly

• Design Inspiration: Klinkhammer and Griffith’s Gnat

Capt. Ken’s Guide Tips

When trout are feeding on tiny midges, fly visibility can become just as important as fly selection. Ken’s Hammer Midge gives you a small midge presentation that is easier to track during the drift. This can make a real difference when fishing selective trout in slow, clear water.

Why Choose Capt. Ken’s Custom Flies?

Capt. Ken’s Custom Flies offers a carefully selected collection of fishing flies chosen for their effectiveness on the water. Our selection includes innovative local patterns and proven standards, drawing on the experience of professional fly fishing guides who pursue game fish in both freshwater and saltwater.

Since 2000, our focus has been on providing anglers with effective, quality fishing flies selected through real-world fishing experience.