This week my guest Dave Zielinski [39:53], author of the comprehensive book Cicada Madness, tells us when and where you can encounter this year's brood of periodical cicadas—and if you can't make that event, he'll tell you how to find waters that host regular emergences of annual cicadas, which are not quite as large but can offer spectacular fishing if your timing is right. All kinds of fish go crazy over the giant bugs, from trout to bass to carp-- even gar and catfish.  Learn how to fish these flies, and how to tie them in this highly informative and timely episode that will help you plan this year's cicada expedition.

 

In the Fly Box this week, we have a good mix of interesting questions and tips from listeners, including: