https://www.123articleonline.com/rss/author/291348/riverbum-usaArticles written by RiverBum USA from 123ArticleOnline.comen-usCopyright (c) 123ArticleOnline.com All rights reserved. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1206319/fly-fishing-flies-types-of-flies In fly fishing, the 'bait' or 'lure' is the fly, hence the name. However, the term 'Fly' is a general term and doesn't refer to just insects. They are designed to mimic baitfish, insects, crustaceans, invertebrates, small animals, and other food sources a wide variety of fish species. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1206325/things-you-need-to-know-before-you-buy-a-fly-rod Fly fishing is a great sport. It allows you to immerse yourself in nature as well as the challenge of catching a fish. My wife laughs at me when I feel so proud that I outsmarted a fish, but hey, that's part of the challenge.