Cicada

To see a large trout emerge from the depths of a big deep pool, in fast water and take a large dry fly off the surface is one of the greatest joys of summer fishing.

The cicada and other terrestrial patterns are designed to do just that. Extra buoyancy can be achieved with foam.

Hook	TMC 5212 size #6 – #10
Thread	Black 6/0 or 3/0
Body	Spun deer hair
Wing	Flared deer hair or synthetic wing material
Thorax	Spun deer hair
Legs	Pheasant tail