Let’s tie a cicada to welcome Brood XIII and Brood XIX; They haven’t emerged together since 1803! Adjusted the eye position at the end - what do you think of the final placement? 💙 Materials and tools are listed and linked below!

Fly: Cicada X - Xtra 2016 Version (Variant)
Tied by: Erin Hyde
OG Creator: Dron Lee
Modifications: Color, wings, legs
Target Species: Trout, bass, many other freshwater species

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Intro:

Pen: https://amzn.to/3AVXyFR
Paper: https://amzn.to/3XHkWjl
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Materials:

Hook Size 4: https://collabs.shop/jeucyz
Foam: https://collabs.shop/kkhpzy
Thread: https://collabs.shop/m9fpnw
Super glue: https://collabs.shop/wftogp
Toothpicks
Wings: https://collabs.shop/dviqqu
UV flex glue: https://collabs.shop/y4ujxp
Topcoat: https://amzn.to/3MB5VJx
Eyes: https://amzn.to/4enFa7v
Monofilament: https://amzn.to/3Tmcxz8
Nail powder: https://amzn.to/4gfTSPy
UV nail polish: https://amzn.to/47ktCPZ
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Tools:

Vise: https://collabs.shop/ub2110
Bobbin Threader: https://collabs.shop/xqy3qj
Bobbin: https://collabs.shop/sblhk4
Body form: https://amzn.to/4ej2vah
Scissors: https://collabs.shop/me1oqt
UV Light: https://amzn.to/3MAidBQ
Cautery Tool: https://amzn.to/3XgQWcO
Cuticle Nippers: https://amzn.to/3B7IdSA
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Video/photo equipment:

Camera: https://amzn.to/4glTq2k
Probe lens: https://amzn.to/4ea4uhe
Macro lens: https://amzn.to/47jBPUD
Light: https://amzn.to/3XojEZ4
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