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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

Dry flies in water during a fly floatant test at Murray's Fly Shop Edinburg, Virginia

Best Fly Fishing Floatants Compared: Gink, Loon, High N Dry, SA & More

A rainbow trout is being held by an angler in the water with a nymph in it's mouth.

Winter Nymph Fishing Strategies – Part Two: Direct Contact Nymphing

High Stick Nymphing dead drift fishing on a small mountain trout stream on the George Washington National Forest

Winter Trout Feeding Behavior: Biology, Metabolism, and Angling Strategy

Shown in the picture are several fly fishing reels with various sinking lines on the all sitting in a fly fishing pack

Understanding Sinking Fly Fishing Lines: Sink Rates, Styles, and When to Use Them – Part Two of Two

Fly Fishing Podcast
Fly Fishing Podcast–January 2026
Fly Fishing in December Podcast at Murray's Fly Shop
Fly Fishing in December Podcast

Fly Tying Tip: Fly Tying with Barbell Eyes – Murray’s Fly Shop

October 3, 2014August 17, 2014Jeff
Fly Tying Tip: Fly Tying with Barbell Eyes – Murray’s Fly Shop – Barbell Eyes provide a simple way to add weight and [...]

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Fishing Bass Nymphs Deeply

October 1, 2014October 29, 2020Harry
The best tactic I know for getting large nymphs  down close to the stream bottom in the deep runs for bass with a [...]

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Fly Tying Tip: Tying the Murray’s Marauder – Bass & Trout Fly Pattern – Murray’s Fly Shop

September 29, 2014August 17, 2014Jeff
Fly Tying Tip: Tying the Murray’s Marauder – Bass & Trout Fly Pattern – Murray’s Fly Shop Fly Tying Tip: Tying the Murray’s [...]

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Catching Wary Trout

September 23, 2014Harry
The large trout become very wary as the stream levels drop late in the summer.  However, mastering these conditions and catching these trout [...]

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Carp On A Fly

September 18, 2014Harry
Every day when we are on the river fly fishing for bass we keep an eye out for carp.  They are very wary [...]

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Smallmouth Bass & Trout Stream Report for September 2014

September 17, 2014March 5, 2017Harry
As fall is approaching Harry Murray gives you an update on the streams conditions when fishing for smallmouth bass and trout. The first [...]

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Locating Trout

September 11, 2014Harry
My favorite form of trout fishing is going one on one with trout I spot on their feeding stations.  In order to become [...]

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Fly Tying Tip: Using a Hair Evener for your Fly Tying – Murray’s Fly Shop

September 10, 2014August 17, 2014Jeff
Fly Tying Tip: Using a Hair Evener for your Fly Tying – Murray’s Fly Shop – Learn to Tie Flies. Fly Tying Tip: [...]

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NEW MFS Long Sleeve Tees

September 5, 2014September 19, 2021Harry
Before we know it Fall will be here, the leaves will start changing colors and the mornings and evenings will be chilly.  Therefore [...]

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Hexagenia Mayflies and Smallmouth Bass

August 30, 2014September 19, 2021Jeff
Hexagenia Mayfly spinner and the Scott Radian 9’6″ 7wt on a recent evening on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River near Edinburg, [...]

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Fly Tying Tip: Tying a Bass Fly – Murray’s Hellgrammite – Murray’s Fly Shop

August 29, 2014August 17, 2014Jeff
Fly Tying Tip: Tying a Bass Fly- Murray’s Hellgrammmite – Murray’s Fly Shop Fly Tying Tip: Tying the Murray’s Hellgrammite Bass Fly – [...]

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Fishing Smallmouth Skaters

August 26, 2014Harry
  The master trout angler Ed Hewitt developed the never sink Trout Skater Dry Flies many years ago for trout and Ed Shenk [...]

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Smallmouth Bass and Trout Fly Fishing Report Podcast

August 24, 2014January 28, 2018Jeff
Smallmouth Bass and Trout Fly Fishing Report Podcast – Stream Report for Smallmouth Bass and Trout Fly Fishing in the Shenandoah Valley – [...]

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Fishing For Bass At Night

August 20, 2014Harry
Fly fishing at night is an exceptionally exciting way to fish for smallmouth bass and it gives you a good chance to catch [...]

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Tricos for Trout

August 14, 2014August 31, 2014Harry
The late Charlie Fox introduced me to the trico mayflies over 30 years ago and ever since then it has been one of [...]

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Smallmouth Bass and Trout Fly Fishing Report Podcast

August 9, 2014August 24, 2014Harry
Smallmouth Bass and Trout Fly Fishing Report Podcast – Stream Report for Smallmouth Bass and Trout Fly Fishing in the Shenandoah Valley -August [...]

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Wary Bass

August 6, 2014Harry
The low water levels we have in our rivers now cause the large bass to become very wary.  Since I fish almost everyday [...]

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Rod Selection

July 30, 2014Harry
The capacity of each fly rod to set the hook on the size flies and tippet you use with that rod is very [...]

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Land These Big Bass

July 22, 2014Harry
Now that we are in the season when you can expect to get into some large smallmouth bass let’s look at a few [...]

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Popper and Dropper

July 16, 2014Harry
The surface bug fishing is excellent now with the Shenandoah Blue Popper.  However, many bass are feeding well on the small minnows along [...]

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Inchworms

July 9, 2014Harry
Over the years I’ve taken many trout on Inchworm patterns when they have passed up many standard flies.  I’ve seen these naturals bouncing [...]

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Smallmouth Switch Rod

July 2, 2014Harry
The Switch Rod is a great rod for smallmouth fly fishing.  These range from 10 feet to 11 feet long and can be [...]

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Surface Bass Bugs – Murray’s Fly Shop

June 25, 2014September 19, 2021Harry
Surface Bass Bugs – Murray’s Fly Shop – Poppers and Smallmouth Bass!!  Here is the most dependable technique I use in my personal [...]

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A Drag Free Drift

June 19, 2014Harry
The trout streams are getting low and clear and the trout are very selective about taking our dry flies even when they match [...]

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Happy Fathers Day

June 15, 2014Jeff
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Learn From the Master

June 11, 2014Harry
Ed Shenk has taught me a great amount about trout fishing.  His insight of the natural foods that are available to these trout [...]

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My Favorite Summer Fly

June 5, 2014Harry
An angling friend who is a professional entomologist tells me that there are more than 300 beetle-like insects along our trout streams. This [...]

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Surface Bug Success

May 28, 2014Harry
Catching large smallmouth bass consistently on the surface is governed by our ability to impart the specific bug action which is needed in [...]

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God Bless our Veterans

May 26, 2014May 17, 2014Jeff
God Bless and Thank You to all who served, or are serving, our great country. [...]

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Harry Murray’s Fly Fishing Podcast Fishing Report Smallmouth Bass & Trout for May-June 2014

May 24, 2014January 28, 2018Jeff
Harry Murray’s Fly Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass & Trout–May-June 2014. In this fly fishing report podcast Harry Murray discusses the streams conditions [...]

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The Sulphurs Are Here

May 20, 2014Harry
The sulphur mayfly is one of my favorite hatches all across the country.  Just like an alarm going off in mid May these [...]

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Hellgrammites Are The Number One Food On Many Smallmouth Rivers

May 13, 2014Harry
The riffles and the cobblestones for 100 feet downstream from them are the homes for huge populations of natural hellgrammites (the dobsonfly larva).  [...]

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Fly Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass & Trout–May 2014

May 8, 2014October 26, 2021Harry
Fly Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass & Trout–May 2014 In this fly fishing podcast Harry Murray discusses the streams conditions plus the techniques [...]

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How Far Do I Need To Cast For Trout

May 6, 2014Harry
I have many anglers come to my casting clinics or just stop in my fly shop and ask me to take them out [...]

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MFS Quick Fly Fishing Tip: Tying the Blood Knot

May 5, 2014October 26, 2021Harry
MFS Quick Fly Fishing Tip: Tying the Blood Knot – Learning to tie the Blood Knot takes practice.  However, the Blood Knot provides [...]

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Should We Match The Hatch For Trout

April 30, 2014Harry
Personally I try to match the hatch on trout streams. When I started identifying the aquatic insect hatches in Virginia in the early [...]

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MFS Mesh Hats – Murray’s Fly Shop

April 26, 2014June 25, 2021Harry
MFS Mesh Hats – New Colors for 2014 just arrived!! – Burgundy/White and Olive/Tan [...]

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Fishpond Nimbus Guide Pack – Murray’s Fly Shop

April 26, 2014March 25, 2017Harry
The Fishpond Nimbus Guide Pack has ample room for the things you need for a day of exploring a tiny stream or large river. [...]

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Catching Carp On A Fly Rod (Part A)

April 15, 2014Harry
If you enjoy catching bonefish in the Florida Keys but you don’t have time for the trip south give the carp a try [...]

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Fly Fishing on the North Fork of the Shenandoah

April 10, 2014September 19, 2021Jeff
Yesterday provided a beautiful afternoon for fly fishing on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River near Edinburg, Virginia with the Murray’s Fly [...]

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Hike In For Great Trout Fishing

April 8, 2014April 9, 2014Harry
Fly Fishing for Trout in Spring and early Summer are great times of the year to hike into the remote mountain trout streams [...]

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Shenandoah River Smallmouth Bass Fishing Report Update

April 7, 2014March 5, 2017Jeff
Shenandoah River Smallmouth Bass Fishing Report Update: The North and South Fork of the Shenandoah are both in great shape and running in [...]

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Murray’s Fly Shop Quick Fly Fishing Tip: Loop to Loop Connections

April 3, 2014March 28, 2014Jeff
Quick Fly Fishing Tip: Loop to Loop Connections from Murray’s Fly Shop on Vimeo. Murray’s Fly Shop Quick Fly Fishing Tip: Loop to [...]

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Primary Feeding Station

April 1, 2014Jeff
The “Primary Feeding Station” is a term I use to identify that location in a trout stream that holds the largest trout in [...]

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Caring for your Fly Fishing Reels – Murray’s Fly Shop Blog

April 1, 2014April 1, 2014Jeff
The fly fishing reels we have today will last a lifetime and give wonderful service if you take good care of them.  I’m [...]

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Folstaf Wading Staff Demo with Harry Murray – Murray’s Fly Shop

March 31, 2014August 5, 2023Jeff
Folstaf Wading Staff (Discontinued 8/2023) with Harry Murray – Wading safety is paramount wether you fish small mountain trout streams, large freestone rivers [...]

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Invasive Species Cleaning Procedures for Fishing – Murray’s Fly Shop

March 28, 2014June 16, 2024Jeff
Invasive Species Cleaning Procedures for Fishing Spring is here and with it we are all eager to hit our favorite stream or river. [...]

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Spring Fly Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass and Trout – Virginia

March 26, 2014May 24, 2024Jeff
Spring Fly Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass and Trout – Virginia with Harry Murray and Murray’s Fly Shop. It’s time to find your [...]

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Effective Nymphs

March 25, 2014Harry
The late Charlie Brooks was the finest nymph fisherman I’ve ever know.  Not only did he convince me of the effectiveness of his [...]

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Fly Fishing Stream Report

March 25, 2014May 24, 2024Jeff
Harry Murray discusses the best trout fishing in the Blue Ridge Parkway at this time of the year and what flies to use [...]

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Murray's Thursday Ten Drop Deals for 02/26/26 are Murray's Thursday Ten Drop Deals for 02/26/26 are live.  Save 10% on items in this collection each Thursday on online orders. Specials change each Thursday, so check back.
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We carry a broad range of fly rod and reel outfits We carry a broad range of fly rod and reel outfits to cover your needs. Gear up for Spring with a new 3-weight outfit for the small native brook trout streams.  See all Fly Rod Outfits at
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Fly Fishing Report for 2/25/26 for trout streams w Fly Fishing Report for 2/25/26 for trout streams with recommended flies. Fly Fishing Schools for Spring 2026
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Check out the latest blog on Winter Nymph Fishing Check out the latest blog on Winter Nymph Fishing Strategies Part TWO from Murray's Fly Shop
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Spring 2026 is calling… and the native brookies ar Spring 2026 is calling… and the native brookies are waiting. 🎣
Join us at Murray's Fly Shop for unforgettable Native Brook Trout Fly Fishing Guided Trips in the  Shenandoah National Park.
Whether you're new to fly fishing or looking to refine your skills, our guided trips are the perfect way to connect with Virginia’s native trout waters.
Spots fill fast each spring — book your 2026 adventure today! 🌿✨
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Exclusive Fly Tying Kits Available --Get all your Exclusive Fly Tying Kits Available --Get all your flies tied before Spring arrives.
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Native Brook Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah Natio Native Brook Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park.  Learn more by reading Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park book by Harry Murray including hatch charts, reading the water and access to the streams.
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Spring 2026 Fly Fishing Schools are filling up!! W Spring 2026 Fly Fishing Schools are filling up!! We have some openings in our Mountain Trout Fly Fishing Schools in the beautiful George Washington National Forest. Full days schools for a full day or learning about the native brook trout streams.
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This is the view from the back office @murraysflys This is the view from the back office @murraysflyshop The snow is just about gone. We received 1.10” of rain over the last 36 hours. The streams are finally full. The highest they have been since July last year. #murraysflyshop #flyfishVA #shenandoahvalley #shenandoahcounty
The latest blog from Murray's Fly Shop breaks down The latest blog from Murray's Fly Shop breaks down proven Winter Nymph Fishing Strategies to help you stay on fish even in cold water conditions.👉 Check it out now at the link in our bio#FlyFishing #WinterFishing #Nymphing #TroutFishing #MurraysFlyShop #FishingTips
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Trout Stream Fly Fishing Report is LIVE for 02/17/ Trout Stream Fly Fishing Report is LIVE for 02/17/26.
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Join us at Murray's Fly Shop for our Fly Casting & Join us at Murray's Fly Shop for our Fly Casting & Rigging 101 Class on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10 AM! 📅Whether you’re just getting started or want to sharpen your skills, this hands-on workshop will take your casting to the next level. Learn the essentials of fly casting — from all the standard casts to roll casts, curve casts, and shooting line — then head back to the shop to master rigging your tackle and perfect those key knots.✅ What’s included:
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• Rod & reel outfits provided (or bring your own)📍 March 21 | 10 AM at our fly shop in Edinburg, VA.
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Featured St. Croix Imperial Fly Rod & Reel Outfit Featured St. Croix Imperial Fly Rod & Reel Outfit for small trout streams.
Great weekend read!! Part Two of our blog on Sinki Great weekend read!! Part Two of our blog on Sinking Fly Fishing Lines is live.
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