Hook, Line & Lore
We build hand-turned wood lures. That's our whole focus. But fishing well takes more than a good lure, so this page is where we point you to the local guides, gear, and field-tested know-how Berkshire anglers actually rely on. We'll keep adding to it as we find more worth sharing.
Local Guides & Outfitters
Want a guided trip, casting lessons, or gear we don't carry? These are the people we point our own customers to.
Berkshire Rivers Fly Fishing
Great Barrington, MA · Harry DesmondYear-round guided wading and boat trips on Berkshire rivers, plus casting lessons for all skill levels. If you want to fly fish the water we talk about on our own lure pages, Harry's the one to call.
Visit Berkshire Rivers Fly Fishing (opens in a new tab)Berkshire Outfitters
Adams, MARods, reels, line, and the rest of the gear bag for everything we don't make ourselves. A solid local stop before a day on the water.
Visit Berkshire Outfitters (opens in a new tab)Knots Worth Knowing
A hand-built lure is only as good as the knot holding it on. These three cover almost everything you'll need.
Palomar Knot
Simple, fast, and strong. The go-to knot for tying a hook, swivel, or lure directly to your line.
How to tie it (opens in a new tab)FG Knot
The strongest braid-to-leader connection out there. Takes practice, but worth it once you're fishing braid.
How to tie it (opens in a new tab)Rapala Knot
A loop knot that lets a lure swim freely instead of being cinched tight. Built for the kind of action our lures are designed to have.
How to tie it (opens in a new tab)Know a resource we should add?
If there's a guide, shop, or tool you think other Berkshire anglers should know about, let us know.
Lost Art Lures isn't affiliated with the businesses linked above. We're simply pointing you toward people and resources we trust on the water.