Cicadas

Cicadas

The Cicada is a high-vibration metal lure designed specifically for vertical presentations, utilizing both techniques that involve contact with the substrate and in the water column. It can be fished in both still and flowing waters. Hence, the Cicada is a versatile lure that can be used in any season—spring, summer, autumn, and even winter through the ice—making it effective for all species of predatory fish at all depths, from near the bottom to mid-water and at the surface.

The Cicada was invented in the United States and was initially used for bass fishing. Due to its specific performance, it is now used for most species of predatory fish. The biggest advantage of cicadas is their incredible versatility, resembling an insect or other aquatic creature.

The Cicada is a lure that complements the modern spinning angler’s arsenal, featuring several specific advantages such as:

• A unique aggressive action that produces short, dense vibrations, attracting all predatory fish;
• The ability to be fished in tight spaces between dock pillars or reed beds, as well as in challenging conditions such as strong currents in rivers or high winds on lakes, since their strong vibrations are optimally transmitted to the fish;
• They can be fished at various depths, both above the substrate and in the water column.

Cicadas are characterized by a set of attachment slots located on the top of the lure. Selecting one slot over another modifies the depth at which the cicada will operate and, depending on the desired results, we can achieve a subtle, aggressive, or normal action. In the flowing waters of mountainous rivers, small-sized cicadas are the most productive. They mimic small fish, insects, bugs, and crayfish struggling against the strong river current, making them easy prey for nearby predatory fish (trout, perch).

How to use cicadas?

Cicadas are artificial lures that can be fished by everyone, regardless of experience level. They show their effectiveness in the hands of both experienced and novice anglers. You can retrieve them normally by reeling steadily and linearly. However, the most productive method is when the retrieval is done at an irregular pace with short and quick or longer, more subtle movements of the rod tip. When we want to fish jig-style, the rod should be held vertically, allowing for a natural pumping motion that intensifies the vibration of the lure felt in the rod, making it easy to detect bites. Jigging can be performed just below the water surface, mid-water, or even on the bottom.

When fishing for asp in rivers, tie the lure in the first hole, and the retrieval will be very fast, starting the moment the lure hits the water. With a few oscillations of the reel handle, retrieving more or less line, you can trigger an asp attack.