Overview

Carl's Cicada Fly is a high-floating, ultra-realistic terrestrial pattern designed to imitate one of the trout’s most calorie-rich seasonal meals—cicadas. Created by Umpqua signature tyer Carl “Boomer” Stout, this pattern is specifically built to withstand aggressive eats while staying visible and buoyant in a wide range of conditions. The design features a durable foam body, lifelike two-tone legs, and a flashy Light Brite underwing that mimics the shimmer of natural cicada wings in motion.

A white wing topper provides easy visibility in sun, shade, and glare, helping anglers track the fly across longer drifts or over broken water. The proportions and silhouette of Carl's Cicada make it a dead-on match for periodical cicadas found across the U.S., especially during emergence events in late spring through early summer. Whether you’re targeting opportunistic browns or cruising rainbows, this fly offers the perfect blend of realism, floatation, and durability to tempt large fish looking for a big surface meal.

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