Fly Fishing Lures And What They Mean To You

By Chris Scarborough


In the general sport of fishing, you use lures to catch your fish; however, when you are fly fishing, the word lure only marginally applies. Sure, you are trying to lure the fish to your bait, but when you are fly fishing, you use flies to entice the fish. You are right - because in the world of fly fishing, flies and lures are one and the same.

Brass tacks - fish eat bugs. They rely on flies, grasshoppers, and other insects for their food source. When you are fly fishing, you attempt to mimic the look and movement of their food. Therefore, the lure that you are providing them with are called flies.

Depending on your preferred spot for fishing and the type of fish you prefer catching, you can choose from a wide variety of flies, or fly fishing lures. While you can buy these lures at your nearest sporting goods store, you can also make them at home. To allow for more versatile fishing in just about any location, it is advisable to have as many varieties of lures as possible. Next time you visit your nearby body of water, be observant of the insects, bugs and other critters that hover around the area. Bring with you a small net (similar to the one used for tropical fish) and use it to skim the water. And once you have gathered several insects through the net, use a lure that closely resembles these bugs.

You will need to be observant about these insects because whatever you catch with your small net would be the food that the fish in this area normally feed on. This would help you catch more fish by replicating their food and luring them with what they would think is their next meal. Most fish aren't picky when it comes to their food as they would eat anything that appears near them, but if they are used to seeing a lot of flies above water, this increases their chances of getting lured in.

Keep your fly fishing lures as simple as possible. Regular fishing lures are often huge with all sorts of shiny danglers and bright colors. They may be intended to replicate food sources, but remember that fly fishing is about using natural food that is readily available to fish in a body of water. That being said, it's all about simplicity and dainty size.

Luring fish is a task that can be accomplished with different kinds of tools. But when you are fly fishing, lures become one of the most important tools you can have in your arsenal. Using the right lure, or fly, is so important. It can make a big difference between catching a ton of fish or just a few. Choose your lures carefully when fly fishing and reap the benefits!




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