Guide
Mallard & Claret — house-style illustrationIllustration

Mallard & Claret

Wet fly
#10–12claret / bronze mallardBest: May–Sep

When to use

Sedge/claret duns. Point fly, the anchor of a classic three-fly lough team.

Imitates

Sedge / claret duns

Team position

Point fly, the anchor of a classic team.

Best methods

Loch styleFigure-of-eight

Dressing

Hook
wet fly, #10-12
Thread
black
Tail
golden pheasant tippets
Body
claret seal's fur
Rib
fine oval gold
Hackle
claret or natural black cock
Wing
bronze mallard

One of the best-known Irish wets — the anchor of a classic team.

Pairs with

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