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 US
Warmwater and inshore saltwater tying.
Key items
- Clouser minnow (bass, redfish)
- Popper on 2/0
- Weedless soft plastic on wide-gap hook