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Mallard and Claret

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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]


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.

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.