Description
Stalcup's Cricket, crafted by Shane Stalcup, is a renowned terrestrial pattern designed to imitate crickets—a common food source for trout, especially during the summer months. Its realistic profile and enticing movement make it a favorite among anglers targeting trout in both rivers and stillwaters.
Pro Tip
When fishing Stalcup's Cricket, focus on areas with overhanging vegetation or grassy banks where natural crickets are likely to fall into the water. A dead drift presentation works well, but occasionally imparting slight twitches can simulate a struggling insect, enticing opportunistic trout.
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Recipe
Hook: Standard dry fly hook, sizes 10-14. Thread: Black 6/0 or 8/0. Body: Black closed-cell foam cut into a cricket-shaped profile. Underbody: Peacock herl for added flash and realism. Legs: Black rubber legs tied on each side to mimic the cricket's natural appendages. Wing: Optional mottled turkey feather fibers to represent wings. Indicator: A small tuft of bright-colored foam or yarn on top for visibility. Head: Thread wraps finished with a whip finish and a drop of head cement.