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Netherland
Brand ambassador

Hans van Klinken

Seven years ago, Hans van Klinken retired from the Royal Dutch Army Gunnery School after 35 years of service , where he served as commander. While still on active duty, Hans became interested in fly fishing and the equipment used in the sport, writing travel articles and publishing them, as well as education. Retirement has enabled Hans to fully devote himself to fly fishing. Hans participates in educational events and workshops for fly fishers around the world, and organizes such events. He has written articles for many fly fishing magazines and has supported the process of writing several books on the sport with his knowledge and experience. Hans has made enormous contributions to the fly fishing industry. Many of the fly fishing patterns he designed are used around the world. Among the most famous is the Klinkhåmer Special parachute fly model.