Overview

The Umpqua Flat Head Cicada is a buoyant, ultra-realistic terrestrial dry fly designed to imitate the unmistakable profile and sound of a cicada—a seasonal insect that triggers explosive feeding reactions from opportunistic trout and bass. Engineered to fish during the narrow but intense cicada hatch windows, this pattern excels at drawing attention on the surface. The low-profile “flat head” design keeps the fly balanced during the drift while offering a wide landing zone that’s easy for fish to key in on. This stability allows it to hold its shape in choppy or riffled water, maintaining presentation integrity even in turbulent surface conditions.

The fly’s body is constructed from durable foam, sculpted to mimic the hefty shape of real cicadas while keeping it afloat all day. Realistic color blends and prominent wing detail add to its authenticity, and extended rubber legs provide lifelike motion that further triggers aggressive topwater eats. Whether you’re fishing it solo or with a trailing nymph, the Flat Head Cicada has proven its effectiveness on rivers and stillwaters alike. Its success lies in its ability to replicate the noisy, clumsy fall of a cicada onto the water—something that large fish can’t resist. This is a go-to pattern for summer big-fish hunting.Read More +