Of all the Mallard trout fly series that are available to the fly fisherman the claret version is the best known and most popular.
I have to say it's one of my favourite patterns and I always have a few tucked away in my fly box.
One version that is not so well known and is recommended for the sea trout is the Mallard & Blue.
When I first heard of it I tied it up as thought it might look but after a look through my library I tied another interpretation (blue hackled version) of it as described in EJ Malones excellent book "Irish Trout & Salmon Flies."
I'm certain this fly will do very well on the lochs of the Outer Hebrides where I hope to get to again this year!
