This Friday’s reader submitted pattern is the Wicket Cricket by Brandon Combs. This top water pattern is easy to tie and as the photos show quite effective on bluegill and other panfish. The color of the foam and underbody can be changed to suite your needs.
Pattern Recipe:
Wicked Cricket in Hopper color scheme
Hook: Firehole 718 size 12
Underbody: Hareline Furry Foam 3-5mm wide
Body, Head and Wing: 2mm thick strip of craft foam 6-8mm wide
Legs: Centipede Legs