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
Southern Canada
Pike bucktails and walleye jigs.
Key items
- Bucktail jig 1/4–3/8 oz
- Deceiver 4/0 for pike
- Marabou walleye jig