Black Foam Cicada
A bold and highly effective terrestrial pattern, the Black Foam Cicada is designed to imitate one of the most exciting summer food sources for trout. Built with a durable foam body and bright white hair wings, this fly rides high on the water and remains easy to track even in rough currents and challenging light conditions.
When cicadas are active, trout often feed aggressively on these large insects, creating some of the most explosive surface strikes of the season. The Black Foam Cicada is ideal for fishing along grassy banks, under overhanging trees, near shoreline structure, and anywhere terrestrial insects regularly fall into the water.
Its buoyant foam construction also makes it an excellent dry-dropper fly, capable of supporting larger nymphs when used in tandem.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Body Material | Foam |
| Wing Color | Bright white hair wings |
| Use Case | Dry fly, dry-dropper |
| Best Fishing Conditions | Summer, when cicadas are active |
| Recommended Locations | Grassy banks, under trees, shoreline structure |
FAQ
What makes the Black Foam Cicada effective for trout fishing?
The fly mimics cicadas, a popular summer food source for trout. Its bright white hair wings and buoyant foam body allow it to ride high on the water, making it visible and attractive to trout, especially during active cicada seasons.
Can the Black Foam Cicada be used as a dry-dropper?
Yes, its buoyant foam construction supports larger nymphs when used as a dry-dropper fly, making it versatile for different fishing scenarios.
Where should I fish with the Black Foam Cicada?
Fishing along grassy banks, under overhanging trees, near shoreline structure, or any area where terrestrial insects regularly fall into the water.
Ella Graham –
Fished during peak cicada season and got several aggressive strikes. The fly stayed high and visible even in choppy water. Great for surface action on quiet streams.
Jack Peters –
Works well in tree-lined areas where cicadas drop into the water. The white wings stand out in sunlight. A solid choice for summer trout fishing.
Jasmine Fisher –
Used it as a dry-dropper with a nymph below. The foam body kept the dry fly stable and the nymphs stayed secure. Very effective in midstream zones.
Sean Lawrence –
The fly is durable and performs well in varying light conditions. Not as flashy as some others, but it’s reliable and triggers real strikes.
Andrea Glover –
Caught two trout in one session using this fly near a wooded bank. The action was explosive and the fly stayed in place well.