How to tie the Duracell Bug

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The Duracell is a bug designed by Craig Mcdonald a talented angler and fly tier from Scotland. He primarily tied the fly to target Grayling and this has become a confidence fly for him. Until recently I did not have these in my box but I thought I should add the pattern. I contacted Craig because there were so many tutorials that were contradicting. I wanted to get it right! I did not have the correct materials and indeed the dubbing was difficult to source. My pal helped me out and sent me a pack down so thanks to @stevecullenflyfishingflyty7729 for the assistance.
These flies are not difficult to tie so why not give them a go they might become your next confidence fly.
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[@michaelshaw8370]

That ice dubbing is rarer than fresh unicorn droppings 😂😂😂

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Yep!

[@johnlindsay3202]

Super looking bug nice tying

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks pal.

[@juanretuerto8203]

Not even a month ago I fished this fly in the Pyrenees, in Spain. Good job!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks pal.

[@darylrobertson5489]

Beautiful job. Proven nymph 😍

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Thanks Daryl.

[@chjin2ne]

Great. Looking fantastic as always. I'll give it a try too. By the way, could you also introduce some suitable fishing techniques or setups to use with these flies? Thank you.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I will surely try, thanks for watching.

[@michaelshaw8370]

Could you use the remaining stem of the cdc as rib on a dry or emerging pattern? Just protect it with an extra counter wrap of nano silk or fine fluorocarbon. The stubs could add movement or the hint of gills as seen on some caddis ect.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Definitely, I have tried it in the past.

[@nigeldeitch9718]

Managed to pick up a packet of the correct dubbing at last year's, 2023, BFFI.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

You going next year Nigel?

[@nigeldeitch9718]

@lindsayiflyfish yes usually fill up with the odd bits😉. Or as I tell the wife I only go for the social side 🤥🤥. Wye is fishing well when you're passing.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

@@nigeldeitch9718 think I have COVID at the minute been in bed all day.

[@1805trafalgar]

Good job Lindsay- this is an effective fly on its day - I see you use Hanak Jig Eagle - I normally use the 450bl - Are there any advantages to using the Eagle ?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hi Wayne I like the profile for slimmer nymphs of the Eagle. I have to be honest though the bulk of my jigs are tied on the 450bls