Dying Cicadas And Topwater?

[motoman]

I've noticed up here (about 4 hours from The Rock) that a lot of our Cicadas are dying off. Not sure if it's the end of the life-cycle for them, or what?

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Just curious if the same thing is happening down at The Rock?

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And if so, do the bass have any interest in those that dive into the water and buzz on the surface?

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Then this brings me to my next question. I've always marveled at some of the Megabass designs. One in particular is the Siglett. It seems this would be an ideal lure for topwater action when the cicadas take their last buzz on the surface. Anybody ever have any stories of cicada related topwater action? or any use of the siglet? (maybe it's more of an Ozark Stream kinda lure?)

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Here's some info and pix (click on the link for even cooler colors/styles.....I'm a sucker for that kinda stuff , but my wallet is not )

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http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megabass_Siglett/descpage-MBSIG.html

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[eric1978]

Anybody ever have any stories of cicada related topwater action?

There was a time when I was a kid that I remember, when we had one of those gigantic cicada hatches. Must have been one of the special years or something. I'd go to Busch Wildlife every night for a couple weeks straight, and the cicadas were falling out of the trees en masse and into the water. I'd throw a tiny torpedo and catch fat, engorged bass on every cast, including more 2-4 pound fish than I've ever caught out there. They were going nuts. When the hatch ended, the fish disappeared.

[Spinnaker]

I imagine that if they are hungry the bass would clobber them. I know that I experimented last year in the spring and fall with the metal cicada lures, 3/8 and 1/2 oz. and caught a few smallies and some whites off a point or two.

[motoman]

I wouldn't think the fish would be too discriminating on the topwater bite if the cicadas are falling all over in the water. But, I'm sure the added detail/realistic style bait wouldn't hurt in clear water.

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Those white bass sure are fun to catch. I'm a nervous guy and have a tough time throwing pricey cranks; especially if a school of white bass are on the prowl. I've gone through 3-4 crankbaits in a night of good white bass fishing; they're viscious!