Cicadas as bait
May 24, 2021 15:19:02 #
MarylandFish
Loc: Maryland
The mid-Atlantic is experiencing the visit of the X brood of the 17 year cicadas. They are dynamite to use as bait.
I pick enough for the day off of trees in my yard although they are readily available almost everywhere.
The first day I used them it was a feeding frenzy. Had a great sized blue Gill the second the bobber hit the water and after that there was catfish, bass, bluegill, and more bass.
I just got back from a two acre pond near my house and it wasn’t quite as active but I broke two lines with what appeared to be catfish.
If you have cicadas this year don’t pass up the opportunity.
I pick enough for the day off of trees in my yard although they are readily available almost everywhere.
The first day I used them it was a feeding frenzy. Had a great sized blue Gill the second the bobber hit the water and after that there was catfish, bass, bluegill, and more bass.
I just got back from a two acre pond near my house and it wasn’t quite as active but I broke two lines with what appeared to be catfish.
If you have cicadas this year don’t pass up the opportunity.
May 24, 2021 15:33:31 #
MarylandFish wrote:
The mid-Atlantic is experiencing the visit of the ... (show quote)
Thanks for the report.
May 24, 2021 15:51:16 #
MarylandFish wrote:
The mid-Atlantic is experiencing the visit of the ... (show quote)
Thanks great tip! We don’t have them yet but they are coming.
May 24, 2021 15:59:25 #
fordman06
Loc: Clarksville,Tenn.
how did you hook the cicadas on your hook, like you would hook a cricket, or what.
May 24, 2021 16:17:06 #
MarylandFish
Loc: Maryland
fordman06 wrote:
how did you hook the cicadas on your hook, like you would hook a cricket, or what.
Yes, right through the body, try and get the hook through twice. Tried a couple without bobbers but they sink anyway and it’s hard to get any distance to the cast.
May 25, 2021 10:20:20 #
May 25, 2021 13:20:57 #
OldAngler43
Loc: Williamsburg, VA
Bass quickly move in under overhanging trees to slurp up falling cicadas. You can catch quite a few by casting 3/8 or 1/4 oz. buzz baits close to shore there and in holes in weed beds. Make sure to get the buzz bait moving quickly (don't let it sink) in short spurts. Any dark color will do.
May 25, 2021 13:24:42 #
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May 25, 2021 16:02:07 #
Billy Bob
Loc: Terre Haute,IN
If you can't get your hands on any cicadas or just don't want to mess with them. Try tiny torpedo in dark color.
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