In this video, Simon connects a robust cicada patterns in the nick of time for the famous Brood XIX and XIII cicada hatch of 2024. These are 2 overlapping hatches of 13 & & 17 year periodical cicadas that will not occur once again in our life times. Many bugs hatch throughout these occasions that fish, birds, and other animals stuff themselves on cicadas. If you’re fortunate sufficient to reside in an area where this is occurring, you require to participate it. Cicadas are big bugs that are awkward fliers. If you have actually ever been struck by one flying you understand they are huge bugs that need to make a huge splash when they struck the water. This fly is connected with 6mm foam to press water as it strikes the surface area and raise the biggest fish. Connected on a robust Ahrex hook, this fly is safe for the greatest fish squashing cicadas. Connect some up and share your images with us!
Note: We misspoke in the video about which batch of cicadas are hatching this summer season. The 2024 hatch includes Brood XIX and Brood XIII not Brood X (2021 ).
2024 Double Brood Cicada
Hook- Ahrex FW570: Size 6
Thread- Veevus FL. OrangePower Thread: 140D
Abdominal Area- Hareline 6mm Fly Foam: Black & Thread
Thorax/Head- Hareline 2mm Hi-Float Foam: Black, Hareline Micro Fine Dry Dub: Trico
Wing- Hareline Elk Hair Natural
Legs- Hareline Grizzly Orange Barred Rubber Legs: Medium
Eyes- Hareline Chicone’s Fettuccine Foam: Orange
Glue/ Resin- Loctite Brush On & & Solarez Bone Dry
Bobbin- Rite Bobbin
Vise- Renzetti Traveler 2304
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