Is this even a fly?

[jdubach]

They're only flies in the sense there's hair and feathers on them. That's about it. For most waters the treble would be a problem (single barbless only) and the blade would be too much weight. Definitely a spinner bait. If the blade wasn't on it "could" be considered a fly but again there's the likelihood of fish and game restrictions.

[Z Fisher]

Not in the State of Connecticut:

FLY: A single or double hook dressed with hair, feathers, tinsel,
thread, yarn or similar material to which no bait, spinner, spoon,
plug or other device is added.

[Clay]

If IGFA (International Game Fish Assoc) rules interest you:

"

The lure must be a recognized type of artificial fly, which
includes streamer, bucktail, tube fly, wet fly, dry fly, nymph, popper
and bug. The use of any other type of lure or natural or preserved bait,
either singularly or attached to the fly, is expressly prohibited. Only a
single fly is allowed. Dropper flies are prohibited. The fact that a lure
can be cast with a fly rod is not evidence in itself that it fits the
definition of a fly. The use of any lure designed to entangle or
foul-hook a fish is prohibited. No scent, either natural or artificial is

allowed on flies. The use of scented material in a fly is prohibited."

So no, it's not a fly for a world record. Is it fly fishing to me. It you can present it with a fly rod and it makes you happy and your aren't trying for a world record and it's LEGAL. What the hey, go for it man. It's just a game, no one came down from the mountain with a stone tablet on this stuff. Some people would like it that way as long as THEIR way is the way written in stone.

[tims]

you can always remove the treble hook and the spinner blade and try it. I have a few
different ones for my ultra light spinning outfit. haven't tried it yet, just a thought

tim