How to Make Your Own Fly Fishing Lures

Ever went fishing only to find yourself in a tight pinch? Perhaps you forgot your tackle box, or thanks to Mother Nature, most of your tackle is hanging in a tree by mid day. Fly fishing is no exception, especially since most fly fisherman do not carry a lot of tackle with them.

There is one very important item, that a fly fisherman should keep on them at all times, to make sure they get the most out of their fishing trip. The one thing you need more then anything is a few extra hooks. Long shank hooks, with at least a 1 1/2 to 2 inch shank works the best for making your own fly lures. Some fisherman keep an extra hook in their wallets, others sick them in their hats. It doesn't matter where you keep that extra hook at, as long as you can get to it. For example, you don't want to leave your extra hooks in the glove box of the truck, if it's parked a mile from where you are fishing at.

Now lets pretend that your out fly fishing, and you loose your only lure. The fish are biting, and it's to early to call it a day, and head for home. What are you going to do? If you have your extra hook, then you have no reason to panic. A handmade lure can catch just as many fish as an expensive store bought one. In fact, making your own lures permanently can save you a bundle of money in the long run. There are several ways to make your own fly fishing lures where they look professional, but lets foucus on how to make them during a fishing trip.

The first thing you want to do is take a look around and see what you have to work with. If you happen to have or find a piece of cork, you can use a small piece to make the head. To do so simply side the hook through the cork, and push the cork up to the top of the shank. You can also use a small soft piece of wood. If you do or don't have any cork, or a small piece of soft wood you can still make a fly lure.