Hey JC,

Good questions! In no particular order,
my answers are no, yes, sometimes and never.

That said, I "personally" would not
distinguish between a fly and a lure. They
are both constructed of non natural (to the
bait they imitate) materials. Anything
that imitates a bug or other live prey, is
an artificial. Matters little whether you
call it a fly or a lure. It's still a man
made creation designed to lead the poor fish
to an early demise, or a sore jaw at best.
IMHO, the question should be, "Is it alright
to fool a fish for personal gain?"*G* My
answer would be a resounding YES!*G* Warm
regards, Jim