Buggin’ Out

would you eat a bug grasshopper fishing

Obviously fly fishermen figured out a long time ago that various species of fish eat bugs – it’s kind of their raison d’etre – but that doesn’t mean that they have the market cornered on insect-imitating baits. Indeed, within the bass world alone there are lots of lures that would tickle an entomologist’s fancy, and they’re all castable on “normal” tackle.

Megabass offers the Grand Siglett, which is perfect if your area experiences occasional bursts of cicadas. It rattles and has both natural finishes and clear wings for a lifelike appeal.

megabass grand siglett insect lure fuzzy

They also have the Beetle X, which looks even creepier.

Megabass Bug Beetle X insect lure color options

Duo Realis created various sizes of the Shinmushi, a crawler-style bait that’s equally lifelike, with the addition of rubber legs.

Bug Realis shinmushi crawler lure lifelike

They also have a soft-bodied version, the Ninmushi.

Bug Realis ninmushi lifelike insect lure for bass
Bug Savage Gear lifelike crawler bait for bass cicada

JDM manufacturer Tiemco also offers a Cicada.

Bug Tiemco cicada crawler lure for bass

Rebel, of course, was a leader in this arena with their popular Crickhopper crankbaits and topwaters.

Bug Rebel crickhopper grasshopper lure for bass in ponds and small streams

They also make the “Bumble Bug.”

Bug Rebel Bumble  insect lure for bass in ponds and small streams

And the “Big Ant.”

Bug Ant rebel bass and panfish lure for ponds and small streams

Lunkerhunt has a soft plastic Dragonfly meant to be fished on top.

Bug Lunkerhunt lifelike dragonfly lure for bass
Bug captain ken florida lure for big bass dragonfly no fly rod needed

And if you’re willing to go the “as seen on TV” route, there’s always the late night Hover-Lure (which comes complete with its own lily pad)

Bug Hover hoverlure lure as seen on tv

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