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 14Thread: Black threadTail: 7-8 fibres of golden pheasant tippetRib: silver or gold wireBody: Dubbed claret seal's furFalse hackle: black hen hackleWing: Rolled wing from a Mallard Bronze shoulder featherHead: Tying threadReferences
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