How to tie a Chubby Cicada Fishing Fly

The Chubby Chernobyl style of fly is one of our go-to flies. Perfect for dry-dropper fishing or fishing solo, this style of fly can be adapted to many different big bugs – beetles, ants, hoppers, stones. Here is a Cicada version.

• Hook: 2x (or longer) nymph/streamer hook, 6-14. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Thread: UTC 140 or SEMPERFLI Classic Waxed Thread 150D (6/0), Black. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Tail/Underwing: Cascade Crest Midge Rainbow Flash, Hot Orange. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Legs: SemperFli Sili Legs, Orange and Gold Flake. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Wing: Raven and Wolf Baitfish Fibers, mix of Orange, Tan, and Khaki (50-25-25) https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Body 1: Raven and Wolf Ice Dubbing, Light Orange. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Body 2: Raven and Wolf Chubb Dub, Black (Coming Soon), or Raven and Wolf Ice Dubbing, Black.
• Body 3: Two Layers of Raven and Wolf 2mm Foam Sheets, Black and Orange. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Eyes: Raven and Wolf 3D Eyes 3mm, Red. https://www.discountflies.com/...