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. The Mallard and Claret fly was created in the 1850s by Aberdeen fly tyer William Murdock.

Mallard and Claret
Artificial fly
TypeWet fly
Imitatesminnow, attractor, or deceiver
History
CreatorWilliam Murdoch
Created1850s
Materials
Typical sizes8-14
Typical hooksoriginal used a double hook
ThreadBlack
Tail7-8 fibres of golden pheasant tippet
Bodydubbed claret seal's fur
WingRolled wing from a Mallard Bronze shoulder feather
Ribbingsilver or gold wire
Hackleblack hen hackle
HeadTying thread
Uses
Primary usebrown trout
Other usessea trout
Reference(s)
Pattern references[1]

Materials

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As its name suggests, this fly is constructed from the feathers of a mallard duck together with a claret coloured body.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mallard Claret Wet Fly". Dragon Flies. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  2. ^ "Mallard and Claret". Diptera. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  3. ^ "Mallard and Claret Double Hook Wet Fly". Retrieved March 8, 2021.