This whole discussion really makes me laugh, and there is a part of the western US where people really think about this stuff. How about this.... WHO CARES WHAT YOU CALL IT!!!!

I fish with flies, I fish with lures, I fish with bait, I fish with your mom... WHO CARES. If you have fun tying them, fishing them, and more importantly if the fish eat them, then good on you.

I really laugh at the guys who criticize me for fishing conventional gear for bass. Truth be told, their "flies" will NEVER be able to do what a bass lure does. If you think they do, just show me your fly rod punching rig.

Simple minded dudes who care what a fish attracting device should be called... Just sayin'