Tied flies and bucktails are some of the most versatile baits in existence. They come in a wide variety of shapes in sizes and are used to catch just about every species of fish an angler will pursue. For tackle craftsmen, this is a great type of lure to make because the head type, size, pattern, thread, skirting, trailer, color, and hook can literally be combined in millions of different ways to create distinctly different baits, flies, and bucktails.