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Two anglers stand in a Shenandoah national park brook trout stream in our On the Stream School

The Sulphur Mayfly Hatch in Virginia’s Mountain Streams

Light Cahill Dun May Fly on a Limb upside down

The Light Cahill: A Classic Mayfly for Appalachian Brook Trout

Fly Fishing Podcast

May Fly Fishing Podcast -2026

Fly Fishing Tip: Are you casting too much?

Fly Fishing Tip: Are you casting too much?

Little Yellow Stonefly on an Appalachian Mountain Native Brook Trout Stream in Virginia

Little Yellow Stoneflies on Appalachian & Allegheny Brook Trout Streams

Fly Fishing Podcast
May Fly Fishing Podcast -2026
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

Digging Large Trout Out from Below Undercut Banks

November 5, 2013Harry
The late Charlie Brooks was one of my angling heroes and I really enjoyed fishing with him.  Brooks was only interested in catching [...]

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Pseudocloeon – Blue Wing Olives

November 2, 2013Jeff
Pseudocloeon Duns crawled up my waders in their attempt to dry their wings on their way to becoming spinners. [...]

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Selecting a Fly Line

October 31, 2013November 7, 2013Harry
Selecting a Fly Line.  Do you know the difference between the hundreds of different fly lines on the market? Why are there so [...]

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Don’t Overlook the Olives

October 31, 2013Harry
As we prepared to fish a little Pennsylvania Spring Creek Vince Marinaro looked me straight in the eye and strongly encouraged, “Don’t overlook [...]

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Flyfishing and Catching Large Bass in the Ledge Pockets

October 29, 2013October 31, 2013Harry
Flyfishing and Catching Large Bass in the Ledge Pockets.  Many large bass move into the deep water as the rivers cool.  Earlier we [...]

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Smallmouth Bass and Trout Fly Fishing Report Podcast – October

October 26, 2013January 28, 2018Jeff
Smallmouth Bass and Trout Fly Fishing Report Podcast – October 2013 with Harry Murray.  In this fly fishing report Harry Murray discusses how [...]

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Large Bass Go Deep in Cold Water

October 24, 2013Jeff
As the rivers temperatures drop the bass undergo a mini migration to deeper water which can range from five to eight feet deep.  [...]

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Smallmouth Bass and Trout Fly Fishing Report Podcast – October 2013

October 22, 2013March 5, 2017Jeff
Smallmouth Bass and Trout Fly Fishing Report Podcast – October 2013 with Harry Murray.  In this fly fishing report Harry Murray discusses how [...]

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Catching Large Trout Under Tough Conditions

October 22, 2013Jeff
On heavily fished trout streams I often catch many large trout by fishing with what I call “changes of pace flies”.  These are [...]

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MFS Hoodie Sweatshirts

October 21, 2013September 19, 2021Harry
Temperatures in the 30’s this morning.  Need a new hoodie sweatshirt to keep you warm. [...]

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Landing Trout In The Grass Part 2

October 17, 2013Harry
Recently we discussed the tactics of landing large trout in freestone streams and these points apply well in most situations.  However, when we [...]

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How To Land That Large Trout Part 1

October 15, 2013Harry
Strangely enough, ones chance to land that very large trout begins before the first cast is made.  You should be sure your hook [...]

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How to Cope With Angling Pressure

October 10, 2013Jeff
At this time of the year the trout in the popular streams have received a great amount of pressure making them selective in [...]

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Fly Fishing Workshops

October 8, 2013March 5, 2017Jeff
If you or a friend is looking to start fly fishing and are not sure how, then consider one of our workshops.  Each [...]

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Large Bass Feed Heavily In The Shade

October 8, 2013Jeff
Negative phototropism is a strong factor which influences the smallmouths feeding, especially in the summer and early fall.  Simply stated this means they [...]

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Low Smallmouth Rivers

October 3, 2013Harry
Now that the smallmouth rivers are getting low and clear the large bass are becoming wary so I like to give myself any [...]

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Smallmouth Around Ledges- Part 2

October 1, 2013Harry
Last week we discussed fishing streamers around the river crossing ledges in many smallmouth rivers.  This week we’ll look at the way I [...]

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Smallmouths Around the Ledges – Part 1

September 26, 2013Jeff
The river crossing ledges on rivers produce some of the greatest feeding stations for large bass one can find.  This week we’ll look [...]

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Hexagenia Give Us Great Smallmouth Fishing

September 24, 2013Jeff
The Hexagenia Mayfly hatch brings on some of the most exciting smallmouth bass fishing one can find.  These duns hatch and the spinners [...]

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Protect Those Light Leaders

September 19, 2013Harry
In order to get natural drifts with small trout flies it helps to use fine leaders.  I regularly use 6X, 7X and even [...]

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Be Observant of Nature to Catch Trout

September 17, 2013Harry
Yesterday when I was trout fishing my Shenk’s Cricket got caught on a tree limb on my back cast.  As I unhooked it [...]

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The Universal Smallmouth Fly

September 12, 2013September 19, 2021Jeff
Some days I find the smallmouth bass in the large pools feeding on minnows and I catch them on streamers.  Other days I [...]

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Grass

September 10, 2013September 19, 2021Jeff
The aquatic grass growth in smallmouth rivers can become very thick late in the season.  These areas provide food, cover and shade to [...]

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NEW Scott Radian Fly Rods

September 6, 2013October 9, 2020Jeff
10-9-2020 The Scott Radian Fly Rods have been discontinued. Please give us a call 540-984-4212 or check the On Sale page for used [...]

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Easy Fish

September 5, 2013Harry
On large streams you can often catch several large trout in the corner of a pool on streamers before you wade into it  [...]

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The Hexagenia Mayfly Hatch is Great for Bass

September 4, 2013Harry
The Hexagenia mayfly hatch brings on some of the most exciting smallmouth bass fishing one can find.  These duns hatch and the spinners [...]

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Stay Dry

August 29, 2013Jeff
Even in the summer keep a breathable raincoat in the back of your vest when fishing for bass.  Recently five of us used [...]

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Fish Upstream for Wary Bass

August 27, 2013Jeff
When smallmouth rivers get low and the large bass become wary I find that I catch more large bass if I wade upstream [...]

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Trout are Wary at this Time of the Year

August 22, 2013Jeff
At this time of the year the trout in the popular streams have received a great amount of pressure making them selective in [...]

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Trout and Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Report Podcast

August 20, 2013January 4, 2023Jeff
Trout and Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Report Podcast August 2013 for the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia:  Listen in as the first part of this [...]

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Trout and Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Report Podcast

August 20, 2013March 5, 2017Jeff
Trout and Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Report Podcast August 2013:  Listen in as the first part of this report Harry Murray discusses his “change [...]

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Landing Trout in the Grass

August 20, 2013Jeff
Recently we discussed the tactics of landing large trout in freestone streams and these points apply well in most situations.  However, when we [...]

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Catching Trout on Heavily Fished Streams

August 15, 2013August 15, 2013Harry
Catching trout on heavily fished streams can prove to be a monumental challenge for even the most experienced anglers.  On heavily fished trout [...]

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Large Bass Feed Heavily In the Shade

August 13, 2013August 15, 2013Harry
Large bass feed heavily in the shade – A normal part of summer to many of us but why? Negative phototropism is a [...]

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10% off Fly Fishing Outfits with Student ID

August 8, 2013Jeff
Looking for a new fly fishing outfit (includes fly rod, fly reel, fly line, and backing) and have a student ID?   Stop by [...]

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Low Smallmouth Rivers

August 7, 2013Jeff
Now that the smallmouth rivers are getting low and clear the large bass are becoming wary so I like to give myself any [...]

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How To Land That Large Trout

August 6, 2013Jeff
Strangely enough, ones chance to land that very large trout begins before the first cast is made.  You should be sure your hook [...]

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SALE SALE SALE

August 5, 2013September 19, 2021Harry
Check out our sale items!  Brand new products at a great price!   Supplies are limited! [...]

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The Right Fly

July 30, 2013Harry
I believe the most critical property of a trout dry fly is the size of the fly.  For example, one morning on the [...]

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Carp

July 30, 2013August 1, 2013Harry
Often when I’m fishing for smallmouth bass I see carp feeding in the shallows along the banks.  Sometimes I see them tailing and [...]

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Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass for July 2013

July 28, 2013January 4, 2023Jeff
Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass for July 2013. Listen to Harry Murray’s fishing report on spotting trout tactics for the [...]

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Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass for July 2013

July 26, 2013September 19, 2021Jeff
Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass for July 2013. Listen to Harry Murray’s fishing report on spotting trout tactics for the [...]

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Scott Radian Fly Rods

July 25, 2013October 9, 2020Jeff
We just received our new Scott Radian Fly Rods in the 4, 5, and 6 weight.  These rods have already received a lot [...]

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Low Trout Streams

July 25, 2013Jeff
When trout streams become low and clear the trout continue to feed but they are very wary.  These tactics help me catch them [...]

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Charlie Brooks’ Help

July 23, 2013Jeff
The late Charlie Brooks of West Yellowstone, Montana was a very close friend and the finest trout nymph fisherman I’ve ever know.  Once [...]

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New MFS Mesh Hats

July 22, 2013September 19, 2021Harry
We just got our new hats in and they are going fast!  $20.95 Order yours today!   [...]

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Fooling A Tough Trout

July 18, 2013Harry
When a large trout comes up and checks out a dry fly drifting on the surface of the stream but refuses it there [...]

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July 17, 2013September 19, 2021Jeff
Looking for a new MFS T-shirt or hat?   Today through July 24 you can get 10% off all of our shirts and [...]

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July 16, 2013August 31, 2014Harry
NEW PHOTO GALLERY!Every time I go out fishing or on any trip I always take my camera.  You never know when you might [...]

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Night Fishing for Smallmouth Bass

July 16, 2013Harry
You just might catch your largest bass of the season by fishing at night.  Their affinity for this low light level and the [...]

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The Light Cahill is a timeless Appalachian mayfly The Light Cahill is a timeless Appalachian mayfly pattern that every brook trout angler should know. From matching the hatch on mountain streams to understanding when and how to fish it, our latest blog breaks down why this classic fly continues to produce season after season. 🎣Read the full article here: https://blog.murraysflyshop.com/the-light-cahill-a-classic-mayfly-for-appalachian-brook-trout/#FlyFishing #BrookTrout #LightCahill #AppalachianTrout #DryFlyFishing #MountainStreams #TroutFishing #FlyTying
Murray's Fly Fishing Schools--Summer 2026 #LearnTo Murray's Fly Fishing Schools--Summer 2026 #LearnToFlyFish
🎣 May Bass Fly Special is HERE! 🎣 Proven patterns 🎣 May Bass Fly Special is HERE! 🎣
Proven patterns that our guides and long time customers are using.  Our May Bass Fly Special features 10 hand-picked flies that provide a mouthful.👉 Grab yours now: https://www.murraysflyshop.com/products/may-bass-fly-special#FlyFishing #BassFishing #FlyShop #FishingSeason #Topwater #Smallmouth #Largemouth
It’s been a great spring for our Mountain Trout On It’s been a great spring for our Mountain Trout On-the-Stream Flyfishing Schools. Thank you to everyone who participated. Here’s a short reel from yesterday May 6, 2026. #shenandoahnationalpark #learntoflyfish #flyfishva #nativebrooktrout #notstocked
May is prime time on the trout streams—and we’ve g May is prime time on the trout streams—and we’ve got you covered.Our May Trout Fly Special is built to match the hatches happening right now, with a mix of proven drys and nymphs designed for success on native brook trout waters.Save while you stock up and fish with confidence this month.👉 Grab yours here: https://www.murraysflyshop.com/products/may-trout-fly-special#FlyFishing #TroutFishing #MurraysFlyShop #VirginiaFishing #MatchTheHatch
Smallmouth Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report for May Smallmouth Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report for May 5, 2026
See the latest report with recommended flies, Fly Fishing Schools for Summer 2026 and complete fly rod and reel combos at
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/blogs/fishing-report/smallmouth-bass-streams-fly-fishing-report-may-5-2026
Fly Fishing Stream Report for Brook Trout and Stoc Fly Fishing Stream Report for Brook Trout and Stocked Trout Streams for May 5, 2026
See the report with recommended flies and complete fly rod & reel outfits at
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/blogs/fishing-report/trout-streams-fly-fishing-report-may-5-2026
Are you ready for summer time? Wet Wading Shoes ar Are you ready for summer time? Wet Wading Shoes are in stock
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https://mailchi.mp/ceb0d9c672cc/monthly-fly-fishin https://mailchi.mp/ceb0d9c672cc/monthly-fly-fishing-newsletter-from-murrays-fly-shopMay is a great month to take advantage of the many hatches on the native brook trout streams and the water temperature is warm enough to enjoy some excellent smallmouth bass fishing.  Read our newsletter for fly fishing tips, recommended flies and learn more about our Summer 2026 Fly Fishing Schools
Smallmouth Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report for Apr Smallmouth Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report for April 30, 2026 with recommended flies and complete fly rod and reel outfits.  Learn More about our Fly Fishing Schools for Summer 2026
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Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report for April 30, 202 Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report for April 30, 2026 with recommended flies.
Read the report at
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/blogs/fishing-report/trout-streams-fly-fishing-report-april-30-2026
Excellent bass fly rod & reel outfit at a great pr Excellent bass fly rod & reel outfit at a great price.
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Scott Centric 9ft 6-weight 4pc Fly Rod Outfit is a Scott Centric 9ft 6-weight 4pc Fly Rod Outfit is an excellent western trout stream fly rod. Perfect for dry flies, nymph rigs and light streamers. This outfit comes with different reel options and comes ready to fish (if you let us know how to set up the retrieve on the reel)
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Stay cool, comfortable, and ready for the water 🎣 Stay cool, comfortable, and ready for the water 🎣Murray’s Fly Shop Sport Tek shirts are now ON SALE—perfect for long days under the sun with breathable, performance fabric you can count on.Grab yours while supplies last… once they’re gone, they’re gone! 👕🔥
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Join us at Murray’s Fly Shop in Edinburg for our i Join us at Murray’s Fly Shop in Edinburg for our immersive Fly Fishing Schools! Each session begins at 9 AM with an engaging classroom presentation, then heads straight to the river for hands-on instruction until 5 PM—giving you a full day of learning, practice, and fun on the water.Whether you're new to fly fishing or looking to sharpen your technique, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way. Best of all, Fly Rod & Reel Outfits are provided.Spots fill quickly, so reserve yours today:
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BACK IN STOCK--Just in time for bass season!! Show BACK IN STOCK--Just in time for bass season!! Show your passion for fishing with our Murray’s Fly Shop Bass T-Shirt—a comfortable, durable staple built for days on the water and everyday wear. Made from the trusted Gildan Heavy Cotton adult tee, this shirt offers a classic fit with a sturdy yet soft feel.The heather military green color gives it a rugged, outdoors-ready look, while the clean front design features the Murray’s name screen printed on the pocket area. Turn around, and the back makes a statement with our signature branding alongside a bold outline of a bass.Whether you're casting at your favorite river, tying flies at home, or just representing your love for the sport around town, this shirt delivers comfort, style, and authenticity in one.
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The mayflies are quite active and the native #broo The mayflies are quite active and the native #brooktrout are loving it!  Tis’ the season, stay low and sneak up on them. #flyfishva #shenandoahvalley #appalachianmountains
Did you know Little Yellow Stoneflies can hatch fo Did you know Little Yellow Stoneflies can hatch for over two months—far longer than most mayflies? That extended hatch makes them one of the most reliable food sources for trout this time of year.If you’re heading to the mountain streams, now’s the time to match the hatch.We break down when, where, and how to fish them here:
👉 https://blog.murraysflyshop.com/little-yellow-stoneflies-on-appalachian-allegheny-brook-trout-streams/#FlyFishingTips #MatchTheHatch #BrookTrout #VirginiaFishing
Need some caddis fly patterns. Our Murray's Caddi Need some caddis fly patterns.  Our Murray's Caddis Assortment contains 12 dry caddis patterns in sizes 14 & 16 in a 6 compartment fly box to keep them organized.
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