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Angling and Lures


Angling can be separated into two distinct lifelike texture, odor and color of the bait
categories: using either artificial or presented, and require a relatively simple
natural baits. presentation.
The natural bait angler, with few By contrast, the artificial bait angler
exceptions, will use a common prey species uses a man-made lure that may or may not
of the fish as an attractant. The natural represent prey. The lure may require a
bait used may be alive or dead. Common specialized presentation to impart an
natural baits include worms, leeches, enticing action as, for example, in fly
minnows, frogs, salamanders, and insects. fishing.
Natural baits are effective due to the  
 

Fly Lures

A fly lure or Fly, or "pattern", in terms of fur and other materials on a hook in order
sport fishing and fly fishing, is an to make it attractive to fish. This is made
artificial lure tied, most commonly, with by wrapping thread tightly around the hook
thread, feathers, and fur, but may also and tying on the desired materials.
include, lead (for weight), ribbon, tinsel, Generally, fly patterns are considered
beads and other assorted materials. either "imitations" or "attractors."
Fly tying is becoming common practice in Imitations seek to deceive fish through the
fly fishing. Many fly fishers tie their own life-like imitation of insects on which the
flies, either following patterns in books, fish may feed. Attractors, which are often
natural insect examples, or using their own brightly colored, seek to draw a strike by
imagination. The technique involves arousing a response in the fish unrelated to
attaching small pieces of feathers, animal feeding, or so it is thought.

There are four main categories of flies:

Some other lures are described here

 

11/2002