Mallard and Claret

Mallard and Claret is a popular fishing fly in the United Kingdom. Also known as the 'M and C' it is a good general pattern that imitates a wide range of trout food items.

Materials

As its name suggests, this fly is constructed from the feathers of a mallard duck together with a claret coloured body.

Hook: sizes 8 to 14

Thread: Black thread

Tail: 7-8 fibres of golden pheasant tippet

Rib: silver or gold wire

Body: Dubbed claret seal's fur

False hackle: black hen hackle

Wing: Rolled wing from a Mallard Bronze shoulder feather

Head: Tying thread