Flies in a stream (5)

I believe the answer is:

lures

(Other definitions for lures that I've seen before include "Baits, decoys" , "Tempts or entices" , "Draws" , "Rules with decoys" , "Baits or attractions" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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