Tie and pour your own
Lure & Fly Making Guide
Build the lures and flies that catch your regional fish — the basic patterns, materials, and hooks that cover most situations.
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General practice
- Start with three patterns per water type — get good before broad.
- Match hook size to the fish's mouth, not the lure body.
- Sharp hooks and quality thread outperform fancy materials.
- Test durability on the water, not on the bench.
Regional focus
Boreal Canada
Big flashy patterns for pike; small buggers for grayling.
Key items
- Large deceiver in white/chartreuse
- Woolly Bugger #6
- Poured lead jig heads