Mallard and Claret

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A popular fishing fly in the UK

As its name suggests, this fly is constructed from the feathers of a Mallard Duck together with a Claret coloured body. The dressing is simple:

 Materials
 Hook: sizes 8 to 14 
 Thread: Claret silk
 Tail: a few strand of golden pheasant tippet 
 Rib: silver or gold wire 
 Body: Dubbed claret seal's fur
 False hackle: black hen hackle
 Wing: Mallard breast ( brown with white bars )
 Head: Tying thread


Also known as the 'M and C' - a good general pattern that imitates a wide range of trout food items.

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