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Fishing the Spring Shad Run

Fishing the Spring Shad Run: Best Tactics, Flies, and Timing for American & Hickory Shad Success

Shown is a yellow/ tan and blue fly line on a black reel. The fly line has visible cracks in the coating and needs to be replaced

Is Your Gear Ready for warm weather? A Spring Prep Checklist

Scott F2 fly rod was used to catch this native brook trout on a blue ridge mountain stream near Washington, DC

March Fly Fishing: Appalachian Brook Trout, Smallmouth & Spring Hatches

Dale, a Murray's Fly Shop Instructor is seen showing an angler how to Swing Nymph with a High Rod tip on a beautiful rock strewn mountain trout stream surrounded by oak trees.

Euro, Czech and High-Stick Nymphing? Nymph Fishing Without a Floating Indicator

The original Murray’s Hellgrammite fly pattern for smallmouth bass and trout, featuring ostrich herl for lifelike undulating underwater movement.

The Evolution of Murray’s Hellgrammite: From Riverbed to Vise

Scott F2 fly rod was used to catch this native brook trout on a blue ridge mountain stream near Washington, DC
March Fly Fishing: Appalachian Brook Trout, Smallmouth & Spring Hatches
Fly Fishing Podcast
Fly Fishing Podcast–January 2026
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Five Tips for Tying Durable Flies

April 17, 2017April 25, 2025Harry
Five Tips for Tying Durable Flies Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop Here is Five Tips for Tying Durable Flies: (1) I keep my diluted [...]

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Splashy Presentations

April 10, 2017Harry
Splashy Presentations Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia In order to solve the problem of splashy presentations when you are fishing dry flies [...]

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Casts

April 4, 2017Harry
Many beginning anglers make much longer casts on mountain trout streams than is required. This robs them of accuracy and delicacy. Most of [...]

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Fly Fishing for Trout

Fly Fishing in April

March 31, 2017April 18, 2018Harry
Fly Fishing in April Podcast by Harry Murray Fly Fishing in April is one of my favorite times to get out and explore [...]

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My Three Favorite Trout Leaders

March 28, 2017December 1, 2022Harry
My Three Favorite Trout Leaders- Murray’s Fly Shop Here are my three favorite  trout leaders: (1) Murray’s Classic Knotted Compound Tapered Hand Tied [...]

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Musky Flies and Fishing

Musky Fly Fishing

March 22, 2017December 26, 2025Harry
Many of the rivers in Virginia hold very large musky that offer exciting musky fishing with fly rods. For example, both the North [...]

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Five Basic Angling Tools

March 20, 2017April 10, 2022Harry
There are five basic anglers tools I always carry in my fly fishing pack and fly fishing vest. These five items include: a [...]

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Fly Fishing Virginia Trout Guide - Murray's Fly Shop

Fly Fishing Questions Podcast

March 15, 2017June 26, 2017Harry
Fly Fishing Questions & Answers Podcast–March 2017 In this fly fishing podcast, Harry Murray discusses the questions you have either emailed or phoned [...]

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Fishing Nymphs and Streamers Deeply

March 13, 2017March 14, 2017Harry
Fishing Nymphs and Streamers Deeply- Murray’s Fly Shop We have many excellent sinking head and sinking tip fly lines that are a great [...]

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Five Best Early Season Mountain Trout Flies

March 7, 2017December 1, 2022Harry
Here are last years five best early season mountain trout flies from March until June. I plan to strongly rely on these five [...]

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Five Best Early Season Smallmouth Bass Flies

March 7, 2017September 3, 2024Harry
In reviewing my stream notes from last year, here are the five best early season smallmouth bass flies which were the most productive [...]

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Virginia Fly Fishing Podcast–March 2017

March 5, 2017September 3, 2024Harry
Virginia Fly Fishing Podcast by Harry Murray for March Trout and Smallmouth Bass Fishing In this fly fishing podcast, Harry Murray discusses the [...]

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Heavy Angling Pressure

February 27, 2017October 3, 2017Harry
Heavy Angling Pressure Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia Frequently I find outstanding smallmouth bass fly fishing on rivers that receive heavy angling [...]

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Rewarding Outdoor-Experiences

February 20, 2017June 26, 2017Harry
Rewarding Outdoor-Experiences Blog Murray’s Fly Shop One of the most rewarding outdoor-experiences is to hike into the remote sections of the mountain trout [...]

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Fly Fishing Questions & Answers Podcast

February 15, 2017March 4, 2017Harry
Fly Fishing Questions & Answers Podcast February 2017 Today’s Fly Fishing Questions & Answers Podcast includes some of the fly fishing questions Harry [...]

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Streamer Fly Fishing

February 14, 2017October 26, 2021Harry
Streamer Fly Fishing Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia Streamers normally imitate minnows and bait fish. A very effective tactic is to cast [...]

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Shad Fishing

February 10, 2017October 26, 2021Harry
Fly fishing for shad is a great amount of fun.  In fact, it can be fast and furious because they hit hard and [...]

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Fishing Information

February 7, 2017Harry
Each evening when I return from a local fishing trip, I record the important fishing information on a large calendar in my kitchen. [...]

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Selecting A Fly Line Podcast by Harry Murray

February 1, 2017October 26, 2021Harry
Selecting the Proper Fly Line I receive many phone calls and emails asking about selecting a fly line for the different types of [...]

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Stream Thermometer

January 30, 2017October 26, 2021Harry
Stream Thermometer- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia I use my stream thermometer every day when I am on a trout stream and a [...]

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Loop Versus a Needle Knot

January 23, 2017October 26, 2021Harry
This week’s blog we will be discussing a Loop Versus a Needle Knot. Most fly lines now come with a loop built into [...]

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Fool the Trico Feeder

January 16, 2017Harry
Today’s blog I will be discussing how to fool the Trico feeder. I really enjoy fishing the Trico mayfly hatch all across the [...]

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Splash

January 9, 2017January 9, 2017Harry
Today’s blog I will talk about how to present a fly so it lands on the stream with a slight splash. From the [...]

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Five Best Winter Trout Flies for Large Streams

January 5, 2017October 26, 2021Harry
Last year from January until March these were our five best winter trout flies for large streams. Murray’s Black Miracle Stonefly Nymph size [...]

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Fly Fishing in January Podcast

January 4, 2017October 26, 2021Harry
Midge Fly Fishing in January 2017 Midge Fly Fishing–Many trout feed heavily on chironomid midges in our large trout streams throughout the winter. [...]

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Caddisflies

January 2, 2017October 26, 2021Harry
There is a good hatch of caddisflies and you see several trout feeding in each pool. However, even though you try several dry [...]

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Happy New Year – 2017

January 1, 2017Jeff
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Fly Fishing Tackle Questions

December 27, 2016August 17, 2019Harry
There are two  fly fishing tackle questions that anglers have been asking Murray’s Fly Shop so Mr. Harry Murray has answered those questions [...]

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Slack Line Casts

December 20, 2016Harry
I have come to rely strongly on Marinaro’s  “Puddle Cast” in order to achieve drag free dry fly drifts to fool the trout. [...]

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Fly Fishing Questions Podcast

December 14, 2016March 4, 2017Harry
My fly fishing questions and answers podcast for December will cover several topics that I have been asked over the last several months. [...]

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Primary Feeding Stations for Trout

December 5, 2016Harry
Learning to find the primary feeding stations for trout is the most valuable thing an angler can learn. The largest trout in the [...]

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Fly Fishing Podcast for December 2016

November 30, 2016October 26, 2021Harry
In m December Fly Fishing Podcast I am going to discuss the trout fishing and the bass fishing that we can expect to [...]

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Fly Fishing Essentials- Must Haves

November 28, 2016October 26, 2021Harry
Fly fishing essentials- must haves include a variety of gear, an extra fly box is an easy one. For my trout fishing I [...]

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Safe Wading Techniques

November 22, 2016October 26, 2021Harry
Safe wading techniques are paramount to your enjoyment while on the water.  Several years ago I almost drowned at the Outer Banks when [...]

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Fly Fishing Question and Answer Podcast with Harry Murray

November 17, 2016January 28, 2018Jeff
In this fly fishing podcast, Harry Murray discusses a broad variety of questions ranging from fishing small mountain trout streams to large western [...]

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Fly Fishing Question and Answer with Harry Murray

November 17, 2016October 26, 2021Jeff
This months fly fishing question and answers podcast includes Harry Murray discussing the swing nymphing technique used with Murray’s Fly Shop Indicators, hook [...]

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Fly Fishing Question & Answer October 2016

November 17, 2016August 17, 2019Jeff
https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/QuestionAns1016.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Chest High Waders or Hippers?

November 14, 2016October 26, 2021Harry
I use Chest High Waders when I am fishing large trout streams and smallmouth bass rivers.  I wear hippers when I am fishing [...]

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Thank you Veterans

November 11, 2016Jeff
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The Angler’s Friend – Folstaf Wading Staff

November 7, 2016October 26, 2021Harry
I never head into any stream without my Folstaf Wading Staff.  Many anglers readily see the safety advantages of using a Wading Staff [...]

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Fly Fishing in Virginia in November & December

November 4, 2016Harry
Each year I get asked, “What kind of fly fishing can I expect for November and December in Virginia?’ November and December provide [...]

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Fly Fishing Podcast Report–November 2016

November 2, 2016October 26, 2021Harry
This Fly Fishing Podcast Report will cover the trout and bass fishing that we can expect in Virginia  for the month of November. [...]

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Fly Fishing Newsletter

November 1, 2016October 13, 2024Harry
In this fly fishing newsletter I want to discuss the little olives and the best techniques to catch the large bass. Trout Fishing– [...]

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Fly Casting Classes

October 31, 2016June 26, 2017Harry
In my Fly Casting and Rigging Tackle Classes and in my “On The Stream Fly Fishing Schools”, I find that most beginning anglers [...]

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Sink Tip Mini Lead Head

October 24, 2016October 26, 2021Harry
I used to make these out of lead core trolling line in many lengths from four inches to ten feet long. I whipped [...]

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Scientific Anglers Indicators

October 18, 2016October 26, 2021Harry
Many years ago when I showed Howard West, an executive with Scientific Anglers, how I made these with old fly lines. He was [...]

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Fly Fishing Questions & Answers October 2016

October 18, 2016October 26, 2021Harry
Each month Harry Murray discusses some fly fishing questions that he is asked through emails and phone calls.  This month he discusses the [...]

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Murray’s Liquid Dry Fly Floatant

October 10, 2016October 26, 2021Harry
I make this in my fly shop with special ingredients in order to achieve the three most important functions I believe we need [...]

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Bargain Hunting

October 3, 2016Harry
Stop by a yard sale or garage sale and purchase a used food blender for several dollars. These are wonderful for blending your [...]

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Fly Fishing Report for October 2016

October 3, 2016October 26, 2021Harry
For my  Fly Fishing Report for October I want to discuss the techniques which are effective in fishing streamers for large trout all [...]

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Learn the art of spinning and shaping deer hair to create effective, fish-catching bass bugs. .🪶 Recommended for intermediate to advanced anglers
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It’s going to be a beautiful weekend here in the # It’s going to be a beautiful weekend here in the #shenandoahvalley If you’re headed out fishing, check out our Fishing Repost (link in bio) Have a great weekend and stay safe. #flyfishva #flyfishing #virginia #shenandoahriver
Delicate 3-weight fly rod outfit that is perfect f Delicate 3-weight fly rod outfit that is perfect for hiking and backpacking into the streams.
Scott FS 7'2" 3-wieght 5pc Fly Rod outfit
Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Stream Report for Marc Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Stream Report for March 18, 2026
See the latest report at
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/blogs/fishing-report/smallmouth-bass-streams-fly-fishing-report-march-18-2026
Fly Fishing Trout Stream Report for March 18, 2026 Fly Fishing Trout Stream Report for March 18, 2026 is LIVE.
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/blogs/fishing-report/trout-streams-fly-fishing-report-march-18-2026
Spring is calling… and that means shad fishing. 🌊🎣 Spring is calling… and that means shad fishing. 🌊🎣Our latest blog is all about fishing the exciting spring shad run!
In this post, we cover when to go, where to find them, and the fly patterns and techniques that will help you.  NEW This Year--We are offering half day guided trips for the shad fishing.
Learn more at
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Blue Quill Mayfly Hatch Fly Special with Murray's Blue Quill Mayfly Hatch Fly Special with Murray's hand tied Mountain Leader on sale at
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Murray's Fly Shop Fly Casting 101 Class- March 21, Murray's Fly Shop Fly Casting 101 Class- March 21, 2026
Shad season is almost here! 🎣 From late March thro Shad season is almost here! 🎣
From late March through early May, join us on the beautiful Rappahannock River for a Half-Day Guided Fly Fishing Trip targeting American Shad. Perfect for both beginners and experienced anglers.✔️ Half-day guided trip
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🎣 Thursday Ten Drop Special – March 12!It’s time 🎣 Thursday Ten Drop Special – March 12!It’s time for our Thursday Ten Drop Special at Murray’s Fly Shop! For one day only, enjoy 10% OFF select items—perfect for stocking up before your next day on the water.
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The warm weather urges us to get on the water but The warm weather urges us to get on the water but is your gear ready? Read our blog on how to get your gear ready with tips for the spring season.
https://blog.murraysflyshop.com/is-your-gear-ready-for-warm-weather-a-spring-prep-checklist/
Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Report for March 11, 2 Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Report for March 11, 2026 with recommended flies is now LIVE on our website.  Read the report at
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Just Up--Trout Stream Fly Fishing Report for March Just Up--Trout Stream Fly Fishing Report for March 11, 2026.  See the report for tips and recommended flies at
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You know the rule… Big flies = BIG bass. 🐟💥 We jus You know the rule… Big flies = BIG bass. 🐟💥
We just stocked up on some absolute bass magnets:🔥 Articulated Daddy’s Money – flashy articulated that mimics baitfish.
🔥 Brig’s Rippin Rooster – a truly big mouthful for a big bass.
🔥 Bank Robber Sculpin – a chunky sculpin pattern for an easy meal.
🎣 Swing by Murray’s Fly Shop or check them
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Gear Up for Native Brook Trout Fishing in the Shen Gear Up for Native Brook Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park. This book is a great reference to the different streams, hatch charts, and other fly fishing tips.
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A view of the discolored water this morning on Sto A view of the discolored water this morning on Stoney Creek in Edinburg VA
March Fly Fishing: Appalachian Brook Trout, Smallm March Fly Fishing: Appalachian Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass and Spring Hatches has just landed on our blog page
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