Fishing Lures

The fishing lure can make the difference between a caught fish and a lost fish. Once attached to an end of the fishing line, a lure is then cast out into the water, and then pulled back and forth until a fish takes notice. Lures are often designed to look and act like the prey sought by your desired catch, and are normally outfitted with one or more hooks.

There are several types of available lures, such as the jig, wobblers, spinner, and fly lure. The fly lure is an exception among the other styles. It is specifically designed to float on the surface of the water, then to sink slowly or float just beneath the surface, depending on the insect it is intended to resemble.

The fly lure can be broken into several distinct categories. The broad range of these categories enables an angler to choose the lure best suited for their intended catch. The dry fly, as one could guess, is hooked onto a very light hook so that it may float on top of the water. The wet fly, adversely, is created to float under water, and is often seen with a body, wings, tail, and a small tuft of feathers. The streamer fly imitates the actions of an injured fish, and is used to snare predatory species. The nymph is made to look like insects that can be found living underwater, and is tied to a weighted hook in order to keep it from floating up to the surface.

Another fascination with the lure, outside of just acting as bait, can be found in the lure collection. As the fishing lure is often handmade by the angler, each one can be viewed as a piece of history and craftsmanship in the time-honored tradition of fly-fishing. Not all lure collections fall under the title of investment-grade quality, but collectors of historical artwork can still enjoy those that fail to qualify.