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From a similar post on Tidalfish:
"Once every 17 years the cicadas come out in full force. 2013 is one of these cycle years. These big black bugs swarm every where and many end up in ponds , creeks and rivers. It does not take the fish long to home in on the cicadas splashing on surface. For about 2-3 weeks - it is a top water fisherman's dream come true. Large mouth and Small mouth bass go bonkers but so do Trout and Bluegills. I've seen Pickerel attack them too. Even fish normally on bottom like Carp and Catfish join in the fun. Now is the time to get your fresh water license and seek out a lure that IMHO does best. Heddon makes a tiny torpedo in black with white stripes. It is just the right size and that propeller on the back imitates the cicada splashing almost perfect. Trick is to work it as slow as you can - then slow down even more. Once the cicadas come out - you'll be hard pressed to find this lure as they sell out quickly. I'd buy 3-4 - not uncommon to lose 1-2 to bigger fish , not to mention your fishing buddies who raid your tackle box. I sometimes take the hooks off - the explosion of the strike is just as much fun as reeling them in."
The guy who posted this (27 sailfish) is a very accomplished fisherman - I suspect he is on target with those suggestions.
"Once every 17 years the cicadas come out in full force. 2013 is one of these cycle years. These big black bugs swarm every where and many end up in ponds , creeks and rivers. It does not take the fish long to home in on the cicadas splashing on surface. For about 2-3 weeks - it is a top water fisherman's dream come true. Large mouth and Small mouth bass go bonkers but so do Trout and Bluegills. I've seen Pickerel attack them too. Even fish normally on bottom like Carp and Catfish join in the fun. Now is the time to get your fresh water license and seek out a lure that IMHO does best. Heddon makes a tiny torpedo in black with white stripes. It is just the right size and that propeller on the back imitates the cicada splashing almost perfect. Trick is to work it as slow as you can - then slow down even more. Once the cicadas come out - you'll be hard pressed to find this lure as they sell out quickly. I'd buy 3-4 - not uncommon to lose 1-2 to bigger fish , not to mention your fishing buddies who raid your tackle box. I sometimes take the hooks off - the explosion of the strike is just as much fun as reeling them in."
The guy who posted this (27 sailfish) is a very accomplished fisherman - I suspect he is on target with those suggestions.
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