In this video, Simon Stephen demonstrates how to tie a fantastic hi-vis cricket pattern. Tested this summer on the spring creeks of the Midwest’s Driftless area, it was his most productive fly he brought along. Locally, this fly has brought large fish up when they are keying in on terrestrials. This fly would be phenomenal on the South Island of New Zealand, and anywhere else with brushy banks and a significant terrestrial season. This fly is durable, hi-vis, and high floating. Try tying it with different colors like tan or light green for an all around deadly terrestrial pattern that best matches your local insects.
Driftless Cricket
Hook- Ahrex FW531: Size 12
Thread- Semperfli Black Nanosilk: 50D
Tails- Hareline Goose Biot: Black
Abdomen- Hareline Evazote Foam: Black, Hareline Micro Fine Dry Dub: Trico Black
Legs- Hareline Fine Round Rubber Leg: Black
Hackle- Keough Saddle Pack: Black
Wing- MFC Widow’s Web: White
Hot Spot- EP Trigger Point Fiber: UV Pink
UV Resin- Solarez Bone Dry
Adhesives- Zap-A-Gap
Vise- Renzetti Traveler 2304
