Creme Cricket Small Black 2ct

The Creme Cricket Small Black 2ct is a pair of realistic cricket imitations designed for fly fishing situations where trout, bass, and panfish respond to terrestrial insect patterns. These flies work well in streams, ponds, and lakes—especially during summer and early fall when natural crickets are active around the water. Whether you're fishing tight to banks, working current breaks, or prospecting open water, having a couple of proven cricket patterns in your fly box gives you a reliable searching fly when other options aren't producing.

Creme Baits has engineered these crickets to imitate the profile and movement of the real thing. Small-sized flies like these are versatile: they'll take fish on dry-fly presentations in shallow water and can also work as nymphs in slightly deeper zones. The black color is a classic choice for visibility and contrast—it silhouettes well against the sky on the water's surface and stands out in lower-light conditions or darker water.

This two-pack gives you a spare so you can keep fishing even if one gets chewed up or lost—a practical touch for a fly pattern you'll actually want to tie on. If cricket patterns aren't yet part of your rotation, this is an easy, low-commitment way to experiment with a proven terrestrial pattern.

What's Included

• Two small black cricket flies ready to tie to your tippet

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish will take cricket flies?

Crickets appeal to trout, bass, panfish, and other species that feed on terrestrial insects. They're especially effective in summer and early fall when natural crickets are abundant around streambanks and shorelines.

When should I fish cricket patterns?

Cricket flies work best during warm months when insects are active—typically late spring through fall. Fish them during the day in shallow water near banks, undercut banks, and around vegetation where real crickets would be found.

How do these small cricket flies compare to larger sizes?

Small patterns like these match the size of juvenile crickets and work well in clear, calm water or when fish are selective. They're also easier to cast and less visible to wary fish compared to larger imitations.