Tiemco Jumbo Cicada Dead Slow 60mm

Built to draw explosive surface strikes from big fish with an ultra-slow crawl that stays in the danger zone longer.

The Tiemco Jumbo Cicada Dead Slow 60mm is a specialist surface crawler designed for one purpose: triggering aggressive strikes when fish won’t commit to faster topwater lures. Known as one of the world’s slowest crawler baits, it’s engineered to crawl and pulse across the surface at an ultra-slow retrieve speed of just 10–15cm per second.

This is the kind of lure you tie on when you’re hunting quality fish that are sitting high in the water column, watching and waiting. The Dead Slow’s action is built around ultra-thin 0.5mm aluminium wings that are light, strong, and tuned to create a tight pendulum movement even when the lure is barely moving. This keeps the lure working effectively in a very short distance, perfect for fishing tight to banks, overhanging timber, pontoons, lily edges, and shaded structure.

To maximise the slow-crawl performance, Tiemco reduces weight through the use of non-metal components, allowing the lure to stay responsive at minimal speed without stalling. The wing-to-body connection is reinforced using high-strength polycarbonate, improving durability while maintaining a crisp, natural wing pulse.

If you’re chasing surface explosions from big, cautious fish and want a lure that can be crawled painfully slow without losing action, the Tiemco Jumbo Cicada Dead Slow 60mm is a true standout for Australian topwater fishing.

Product Features

• Dead Slow Crawling Action – Keeps working at ultra-slow speed to trigger strikes from pressured fish
• 0.5mm Aluminium Wings – Thin, lightweight wings create a tight pendulum pulse with minimal movement
• Short-Distance Surface Control – Generates action within a very small retrieve zone, ideal for tight targets
• Weight-Reduced Construction – Non-metal components improve responsiveness and slow-crawl stability
• High-Strength Polycarbonate Connectors – Reinforced wing joints for better durability and long-term performance
• Surface Explosion Specialist – Designed to provoke violent strikes from fish hunting near the top

Product Information

Brand: Tiemco
Model: Jumbo Cicada Dead Slow
Type: Surface crawler / cicada imitation
Length: 60mm
Weight: 13g class
Retrieve Style: Ultra-slow crawl (10–15cm per second)
Action: Tight pendulum wing pulse
Best For: Slow topwater fishing around structure
Target Species: Bass, Murray cod, saratoga, barra (surface-feeding situations)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How slow should I retrieve the Tiemco Jumbo Cicada Dead Slow?
A: The sweet spot is extremely slow, around 10–15cm per second. The lure is designed to keep working at this speed without stalling.

Q: What makes this different from other cicada surface lures?
A: Most cicada lures need forward speed to work. The Dead Slow is engineered to create a tight pendulum action within a very short distance, even when barely moving.

Q: Where should I fish the Jumbo Cicada Dead Slow 60mm?
A: It excels around shaded structure like pontoons, timber, lily edges, overhanging banks, and anywhere fish sit high and ambush surface prey.

Q: Is the 60mm size only for bass?
A: No. It’s a great bass lure, but the 13g weight and slow-crawl action also make it a serious option for saratoga, Murray cod and surface-feeding barra.