Green River Super Cicada

The Green River Super Cicada created by Charlie Card, is a large terrestrial pattern originating from the famed Green River in Utah, designed to capitalize on the region’s prolific cicada hatches. This fly was crafted to mimic the size, shape, and color of adult cicadas that often fall into the water, becoming an irresistible food source for trout. Built with buoyant and durable materials, the Green River Super Cicada can withstand aggressive strikes while floating high on the water’s surface, making it an essential pattern for late spring and early summer fishing in cicada-prone waters.

Curated by the IdentaFly fly fishing team.

Cast the Green River Super Cicada into fast seams or near overhanging vegetation where cicadas are known to fall into the water. Allow it to drift naturally, and add occasional twitches to mimic the erratic movements of a struggling insect. This subtle motion can draw strikes from larger, more cautious trout holding near structure.