Murray’s Fly Shop 60th Anniversary
In 1962 I opened my pharmacy right out of college and in the back corner of the building started Murray’s Fly Shop. I
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Harry’s View
Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass with Harry Murray
Our Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass DVD is now available as a digital download. Click below to purchase your download. (This is a
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Fly Fishing for Trout with Harry Murray
After many requests, we have moved into the digital age with our “Fly Fishing for Trout with Harry Murray” video. This is the
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Fly Fishing in April
Fly fishing in April on the native brook trout streams is excellent. This month is prime time as far as hatches, water levels,
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Trout Streams in the Shenandoah National Park
About 4 times a year in the winter months I conduct an in-person workshop on Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park where
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March Fly Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park
By now most are us are getting cabin fever after a long winter and just want to experience some March fly fishing. The
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Mayfly Hatches in March
Early in March the Epeorus pleuralis mayfly nymphs are reaching full size. By fishing the Mr. Rapidan Bead Head Nymph upstream dead drift
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Fly Fishing the Stocked Trout Streams
The delayed harvest and large stocked trout stream are providing some excellent fly fishing with nymphs. You will probably catch most of your
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Fly Fishing Podcast
Fly Fishing for Trout Recent rains have increased the levels and flushed many nymphs from the riffles, providing some excellent fly fishing. The
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Fly Fishing Podcast for December
The delayed harvest trout streams are providing some good fly fishing below the springs. These springs are easy to locate by the rich
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Fly Fishing in Virginia in November
Let’s discuss the fly fishing in Virginia on the stocked trout streams and smallmouth bass rivers. The Virginia DWR has been stocking streams
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October Fly Fishing in Virginia
October fly fishing on the delayed harvest areas for stocked trout can be very rewarding. The Virginia DWR will be stocking large rainbows
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Fly Fishing in September
Fly fishing in September can be excellent on the smallmouth bass streams. This is the time of year the Hexagenia hatch occurs. As
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The Hexagenia Hatch
This Hexagenia was on the back window of the fly shop overlooking Big Stoney Creek yesterday. I don’t normally see them this early
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Fly Fishing in August
Trout Fly Fishing in the Mountain Trout Streams The fly fishing on the mountain trout streams can be tough but not impossible in
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Fly Fishing in July Podcast
Let’s discuss the different fly fishing options you can expect for the month of July. In the mountain trout streams, there are many
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Fly Fishing with the Murray’s Magnum Streamers
Many years ago I felt the need for a heavy bass streamer that not only matched the naturals the bass feed upon but
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Fly Fishing Minnow & Crayfish Patterns
Harry Murray discusses the techniques and tactics he likes to use when he is fly fishing for Smallmouth Bass with Crayfish and Streamers.
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Fly Fishing the Shenandoah Popper Series
Harry Murray discusses his Shenandoah Popper Series of bass flies including the Slider, Chugger and Popper. Learn where and how to fish each
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June Fly Fishing Podcast
June fly fishing on the mountain trout streams and the smallmouth bass streams can be very exciting. The Little Yellow Stoneflies and Sulphur
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Memorial Day – Lest we forget, Freedom isn’t Free
We are filled with humbling gratitude and pride for all who served and died ensuring our country is free. Thank you. God Bless
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Brood X – Fishing the Cicada for Bass and Trout
You only get this chance once every 17 years so make sure you’re optimizing your chances for success in the coming weeks as
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Fly Fishing the Hellgrammite and Madtom Sculpin
Murray’s Fly Shop founder, Harry Murray, discusses how he fishes the Murray’s Hellgrammite and Murray’s Madtom/Sculpin for Smallmouth Bass in this video-slide show.
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Fly Fishing in May
The water levels and hatches are ideal in May providing some excellent fly fishing on the native brook trout streams. There are good
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Dry Fly Excitement – April Native Brook Trout Fly Fishing
Harry discusses fly fishing for native Brook Trout in the mid-Atlantic in the month of April. He discusses reading the water in the
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Fly Fishing in April
Fly fishing in April is great for anyone that enjoys dry fly fishing. During the early part of the month there are still
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High N Dry Fly Floatant
High N Dry: Dry Fly Floatant made in the USA with the environment in mind. The folks at High N Dry have developed
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Murray’s Marauders
Watch as Harry Murray discusses the Murray’s Marauder Streamers and the new colors and sizes we have added for 2021.
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March Fly Fishing Podcast
I always look forward to fly fishing in March on the trout streams. Early in the month the Epeorus pleuralis nymphs become very
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Murray’s Crayfish Fly in Olive and Brown
Listen to Harry Murray describe the Murray’s Crayfish fly pattern in both Olive and Brown color. The Murray’s Crayfish is available in both
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Review of the Scott Centric Fly Rod with Harry Murray
Harry Murray reviews the Scott Centric Fly Rods. These fly rods are available from 4wt to 7wt and a range of lengths from
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Winter Trout Fishing in February
Often in the winter, while trout fishing, you will come across a stream with several inches of snow. Then when you see Little
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What Streams to Fly Fish in January?
“What streams can I fly fish in the winter months?” There are many large trout streams and delayed harvest sections throughout Virginia and
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Harry’s Article “Murray’s Hellgrammite”
A good friend, Dave, from Anchorage, AK recently came across the December 1985 Issue of Flyfishing Magazine while cleaning out a file cabinet.
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Fly Fishing in December
Trout Fishing When fly fishing in December, I like to look for the springs along the trout streams. These play an important part
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Fly Fishing in November Podcast
What can you expect when fly fishing in November? In todays podcast I will be discussing the trout and bass fishing in the
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Murray’s Fly Fishing Schools 2020
This year (2020) with some adjustments because of COVID we were still able to conduct our Fly Fishing Schools. Each spring starting in
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Fly Fishing in October Podcast
Throughout Virginia and the surrounding states the DWR are taking advantage of the cool streams to start stocking many large trout. This provides
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Fishing in September
The major aquatic insect hatches are over. Therefore the trout are feeding heavily on the terrestrial insects, which can provide some excellent trout
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Fly Fishing in August
Fly fishing on the trout streams can be tough as the streams are low and the trout are wary. The primary goal we
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Fishing the Shenandoah Popper Series
During the summer I enjoy fishing the Shenandoah Popper Series on many sections of the North and South Fork of the Shenandoah River.
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Fishing the Murray’s Hellgrammite
In this video, Harry Murray discusses how the Murray’s Hellgrammite came into existence in the late 1960’s. Harry also describes how, where and
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Plenty of Rain 5-22-2020
Up to 2″ of rain fell overnight across the Shenandoah Valley. The result is a lot of extra water in the Shenandoah River.
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Murray’s Hand Tied Fly Fishing Leaders
Knotted Tapered Fly Fishing Leaders Explained Watch Harry explain how knotted tapered fly fishing leaders work, including how they improve casting accuracy, energy
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Sulphur Fly
The sulphur mayflies are on now and provide outstanding fishing even if they are frustrating at times. The duns start coming off in
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Mr. Rapidan Family of Flies
Harry Murray discusses the Mr. Rapidan Family of Flies in this video. He discusses inventing the Mr. Rapidan Dry in the late 1960’s
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Learn to fly fish the Murray’s Crayfish Fly
Harry Murray describes when, where and how to fish the Murray’s Crayfish Fly. Harry discusses how to analyze your strategy and make changes
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Fly Fishing in May
Fly fishing in May can be wonderful on both the mountain trout streams and the smallmouth rivers. As the stream levels drop and
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Reading a Pool in Mountain Trout Streams
Reading the water, from saltwater flats to rivers to tiny mountain streams, is a skill honed from years of practice getting it wrong.
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