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Fly Fishing with Bass Nymphs Part 3: Fishing the Olive Dragonfly Nymph for Smallmouth Bass

Nymph Fishing for Smallmouth Bass Part 2

Fly Fishing with Bass Nymphs Part 2: Fishing the Damsel Olive Nymph for Smallmouth Bass

Virginia fly fishing report for August 2026 showing a nice bass caught at night.

August 2026 Virginia Fly Fishing Report Podcast: Smallmouth Bass & Native Brook Trout Update

Bass Nymph Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing with Bass Nymphs for Shenandoah River Smallmouth Bass (Part 1)

Shown are three hooks two are labeled as size 16 nymphs and one a size 14. This photo shows the fallacy of the hook size nomenclature today.

The Hook Size Lie: Why Your Size 14 Doesn’t Match Mine

Virginia fly fishing report for August 2026 showing a nice bass caught at night.
August 2026 Virginia Fly Fishing Report Podcast: Smallmouth Bass & Native Brook Trout Update
A happy angler with a July Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing on the Shenandoah River
The July Gameplan: Low-Water Bass Tactics and Beat-the-Heat Trout Logic

Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass for July 2013

July 26, 2013 (Updated: September 19, 2021)Jeff
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, 2013 (Updated: October 9, 2020)Jeff
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, 2013 (Updated: September 19, 2021)Harry
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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Shirt & Hat Special

July 17, 2013 (Updated: September 19, 2021)Jeff
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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Photo Gallery

July 16, 2013 (Updated: August 31, 2014)Harry
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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NEW Scott Radian Fly Rods

July 12, 2013 (Updated: October 9, 2020)Harry
NEW Scott Radian Fly Rods! The Scott Rod Company has just dropped the curtain on their new Radian Series of fly rods.  The [...]

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Float Trips for Smallmouth Bass

July 11, 2013 (Updated: July 13, 2013)Jeff
Float Trips for Smallmouth Bass!  Floating rivers in a canoe, boat or kayak is a wonderful way to fish for smallmouth bass.  This [...]

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Half Day Lessons

July 10, 2013Harry
In addition to our two-day “on the stream” smallmouth schools, this year we decided to do some half day lessons. These fly fishing [...]

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Murray/Shenandoah Popper Assortment Special

July 10, 2013 (Updated: October 26, 2021)Harry
Many years ago I designed these poppers, sliders, and chuggers to fish topwater for bass throughout the summer.  They seldom let me down.  [...]

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Aquatic Grassbeds Are Great For Smallmouths

July 9, 2013Jeff
Aquatic grassbeds provide smallmouth bass with food, cover and shade.  Thus you can see why I go out of my way to fish [...]

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Catching Smallmouth Bass in the Shade

July 5, 2013Harry
One of my favorite forms of fly fishing is catching smallmouth bass along shaded banks on poppers. This becomes challenging as the interwoven [...]

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Bright Butt Leader Special

July 2, 2013 (Updated: October 26, 2021)Harry
Want to try our Bright Butt Knotted Leaders for free? From now until July 10 you can receive one free bright butt leader [...]

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The Tricos Are Coming

July 2, 2013Harry
The trico mayflies start early in the summer and can last until October. The small size of these naturals prompt the trout to [...]

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My Three Favorite Smallmouth Bass Fly Lines

June 27, 2013Jeff
I start fishing the smallmouth rivers in March and continue until December.  In order to get success throughout this whole season I’ve found [...]

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The Versatile Soft Hackle Flies

June 25, 2013Jeff
The soft hackle flies are some of the most versatile flies we have.  By expanding my Mr. Rapidan Soft Hackle Series from size [...]

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Virginia Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass

June 21, 2013 (Updated: January 28, 2018)Jeff
Virginia Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass Virginia Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass June 2013.  In the first [...]

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Virginia Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass June 2013

June 21, 2013 (Updated: January 28, 2018)Jeff
Virginia Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass June 2013.  In the first part of this fly fishing report Harry Murray discusses [...]

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Fly Fishing with Cressbugs and Shrimp for trout

June 14, 2013 (Updated: October 29, 2020)Jeff
Fly Fishing with Cressbugs and Shrimp for trout produce many nice fish year round in many areas.  Many of our richest trout streams [...]

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Catching Smallmouth Bass on Grasshopper Flies

June 14, 2013 (Updated: September 19, 2021)Jeff
Catching Smallmouth Bass on Grasshopper Flies provides exciting top water action once mid-summer arrives.  Some of the largest smallmouth we catch each year [...]

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Smallmouth Feed on Shiners in the Shallows

June 13, 2013 (Updated: June 14, 2013)Jeff
Smallmouth bass feeding on shiners in the shallows.  Shiner minnows inhabit the shallow gravel bars and offer one of the most exciting forms [...]

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Multi-Nymph Rigs for Trout

June 11, 2013Jeff
Many years ago the late Charlie Brooks taught me how to fish multi-nymph rigs for trout on the Madison River in Montana.  If [...]

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Carp Are The Smallmouth Angler’s Bonus Fish

June 6, 2013 (Updated: October 29, 2020)Harry
If you want a bonus fish when you are angling for smallmouth bass the carp is a winner. When I’m on a smallmouth [...]

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Swing Nymphing Will Help You Catch Large Bass

June 4, 2013Harry
On May 16th we covered the value of dead drift nymph fishing for the bass that feed in and just below the riffles. [...]

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Virginia’s Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing

May 30, 2013Harry
Smallmouth fly fisherman in Virginia are very fortunate to have five blue ribbon rivers from which to choose. Whenever you find yourself in [...]

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Reading A Trout Stream

May 28, 2013Harry
Accurately reading a trout stream is the basic skill required in mastering all trout streams. Here are four steps which help me. 1. [...]

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Happy Memorial Day!

May 27, 2013 (Updated: May 27, 2013)Jeff
From all of us at Murray’s Fly Shop, Thank You to all who have served and to all who continue to serve our [...]

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Fish Brown Drakes for Smallmouth Bass

May 23, 2013 (Updated: December 1, 2022)Harry
The Brown Drake mayfly nymphs are very active as they prepare to hatch shortly. As they move along the stream bottom they are [...]

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The Sulphurs Are On The Mountain Trout Streams

May 21, 2013Harry
It is sulphur mayfly time on the mountain trout streams and the trout feed heavily upon them. Normally the duns start coming off [...]

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May 2013 Shenandoah Valley Virginia Fly Fishing Podcast Report

May 17, 2013 (Updated: January 28, 2018)Jeff
May 2013 Shenandoah Valley Virginia Fly Fishing Podcast Report May 2013 Shenandoah Valley Podcast Fly Fishing Report Listen as Harry Murray, owner of [...]

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Murray’s Fly Shop May 2013 Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass

May 16, 2013 (Updated: October 26, 2021)Jeff
Murray’s Fly Shop May 2013 Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass.  This podcast covers the Mountain Trout fishing which is effective [...]

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Dead Drift Nymph Fishing for Smallmouth Bass

May 16, 2013Jeff
The tactics I use when I’m fishing nymphs for smallmouth bass are the tactics Charlie Brooks taught me to use on the Madison [...]

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Fine Tuning Your Streamer Fishing Skills

May 14, 2013Jeff
By fine tuning your streamer fly fishing skills you will be able to catch more large trout and smallmouth bass even under adverse [...]

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So You Want To Develop A New Fly

May 9, 2013Harry
You would like to develop a new fly that will be more effective than any existing flies for a specific situation you have [...]

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Smallmouth Bass Know How to Adjust to High Water

May 7, 2013Harry
Since I know smallmouth have learned how to adjust their feeding to fairly high water levels I adjust my fly fishing to their [...]

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Smallmouth Bass Chase Shiner Minnows

May 2, 2013Jeff
Standing beside the river early one spring morning while I was threading my fly rod I saw a chase over a shallow gravel [...]

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How To Catch Large Smallmouth Bass on Streamers Early in the Season

April 30, 2013Jeff
Have you often wondered how to catch large smallmouth bass early in the season on streamers?  Since I frequently fish the North Fork [...]

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Wading Boot Sole Repair Part 2

April 26, 2013 (Updated: April 25, 2013)Jeff
Wading Boot Sole Repair Part 2 Wading Boot Sole Repair Part 2 – This is the boot I was repairing in our post [...]

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Wading Boot Sole Repair – Goop or Barge Cement?

April 26, 2013 (Updated: January 20, 2023)Jeff
Wading boot sole repair – Goop or Barge Cement? Wading boot sole repair – Goop or Barge Cement? Worn out wading boots are [...]

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High Trout Streams

April 26, 2013Harry
You can get good trout fishing in mountain streams early in the season even if the streams are a little high. The easiest [...]

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Early Season Smallmouth Fishing

April 23, 2013Harry
Frequently I catch some of my largest bass of the year early in the season. I believe this is because they are hungry [...]

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Chase the Duns

April 18, 2013Harry
Frequently when the mountain trout streams reach 45 degrees the aquatic insect hatches are in full swing and the trout feed heavily upon [...]

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Recycled Waders Fishing Packs – Great Packs made from re-purposed waders

April 16, 2013 (Updated: October 26, 2021)Jeff
Recycled Waders Fishing Packs Recycled Waders Fishing Packs are in!  Murray’s Fly Shop just received several styles of new Recycled Waders fishing packs. [...]

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Which Dry Fly to Use??

April 16, 2013 (Updated: September 19, 2021)Harry
Which dry fly to use?  It’s a question often asked by many even experienced anglers.  Many mountain trout streams have good hatches of [...]

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Fast Strike

April 12, 2013Harry
Many beginning brook trout anglers have trouble hooking trout on a dry fly strike. This is usually because they are striking too slowly. [...]

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My Favorite Fly Rods

April 9, 2013 (Updated: April 9, 2013)Harry
I’m often asked which fly rods I use for different types of fishing: *On small mountain trout streams I like the Murray’s Mountain [...]

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Learn to fly fish – Fly Fishing 101 – FREE!!!

April 5, 2013Jeff
Learn to fly fish – Fly Fishing 101 – FREE!!! Spring is here! Are you anyone you know interested in learning about Fly [...]

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We will be closed on Saturday August 8, 2026. We w We will be closed on Saturday August 8, 2026. We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday 8/11 at 9am.  Sorry for the inconvenience!
The Scott Session 905-4 is built for the western t The Scott Session 905-4 is built for the western trout streams. Pair it with an Orvis Battenkill reel and SA Frequency Boost line, and you're ready for the Madison, Yellowstone, or Missouri. Hopper/dropper, streamers, spring creeks — this rod does it all. 🎣 Shop the complete outfit at Murray's Fly Shop. #ScottFlyRods #FlyFishing #WesternTrout #FlyRod
🎣 Fly Fishing with Bass Nymphs (Part 2): The Damse 🎣 Fly Fishing with Bass Nymphs (Part 2): The Damsel Olive NymphWhen summer smallmouth bass are hunting around aquatic vegetation and weed edges, few patterns produce strikes quite like the Damsel Olive Nymph.Check out the full blog post and video guide by Harry Murray to fine-tune your summer nymphing presentation!Click the link in the bio to read blog post#FlyFishing #SmallmouthBass #ShenandoahRiver #BassNymphs #MurraysFlyShop
August Bass Fly Special includes 7 recommended fli August Bass Fly Special includes 7 recommended flies for topwater action and fly fishing around the grass beds.  Special $45
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August Trout Fly Special with 10 dry flies that wo August Trout Fly Special with 10 dry flies that work best for the wary native brookies. Special $31
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Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report for August 5, 202 Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report for August 5, 2026.  Find out what flies are working on the native brook trout streams this week.
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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Report for August 5, 2 Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Report for August 5, 2026 is LIVE. See the stream conditions and recommended flies on our website.  Currently booking Fly Fishing Guided Trips for August and September.
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SALE -The Bass Popper is excellent for top water a SALE -The Bass Popper is excellent for top water action for smallmouth bass during the summer. Cast these around shady banks and downed trees which offer big bass some protection from predators. Then strip it across the top in spurts, but be ready for the hit! Available in 4 colors.
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Fly Fishing Guided Trips for Smallmouth Bass. Curr Fly Fishing Guided Trips for Smallmouth Bass. Currently booking for August and September. Book Your Trip--call us at 540-984-4212
Full Day & Half Day Wading Trips are available.  Fly Rod & Reel Outfits are provided.
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Late-Summer Smallmouth & Native Brook Trout Tactic Late-Summer Smallmouth & Native Brook Trout Tactics for Virginia 🎣🔹Smallmouth: How to fish cupped-face chuggers and take advantage of the damselfly and dragonfly action around aquatic grass beds.
🔹 Low-Water Native Trout: Pattern selection for wary brook trout, hopper and terrestrial patterns.
🔹 August Fly Specials: Curated selections for both bass and mountain trout!
Edinburg, VA T-Shirts on sale while supplies last! Edinburg, VA T-Shirts on sale while supplies last!
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Fly Fishing Guided Trips for Smallmouth Bass. We Fly Fishing Guided Trips for Smallmouth Bass.  We are booking for August and September. Fly Rod & Reel Outfits are provided for guide trips.  Book yours today!
Full Day Wade Trips $475 for 1-2 people ($50 for each additional)
Half Day Wade Trips $350 for 1-2 people ($50 for each additional)
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Fly fishing with bass nymphs is a staple during th Fly fishing with bass nymphs is a staple during the summer months on the Shenandoah River. Among them, the Rubber Leg Nymph is one of our absolute go-to flies when rivers run low and clear. When conditions get tough, this is the first pattern our guides reach for in their fly boxes.Harry Murray recorded this video a few years back, but his advice and techniques remain just as effective for today’s anglers.#DropperRig  #NymphFishing #SmallmouthBass #FlyFishing
The native brook trout streams in Shenandoah Natio The native brook trout streams in Shenandoah National Park are low, clear, and fishable — but you'll need to earn them! 🎣 Fish early mornings, stay stealthy, and match the terrestrials. Top patterns this week: Mr. Rapidan Dry, Flying Beetle, Oakworm, and Housefly. These wild brookies are worth every careful step. Link in bio for the full report!BrookTrout #FlyFishing #ShenandoahNationalPark #MurraysFlyShop #TroutFishing #VirginiaFlyFishing #NativeTrout #DryFlyFishing #FishingReport
The Shenandoah is low, clear, and full of smallmou The Shenandoah is low, clear, and full of smallmouth — and they're making us work for it! 🎣 Clear water means stealth wading, smaller flies, and targeting shady banks, downed trees, and ledges. Top picks this week include Murray's Marauder, Kraft's Crawdad, and the Shenandoah Blue Popper. Late August & September guided trips are filling up fast — link in bio to read the full report and book your trip!#SmallmouthBass #FlyFishing #ShenandoahRiver #MurraysFlyShop #FishingReport #VirginiaFlyFishing #WadingFishing #FlyfishingLife
Fly Fishing Guided Wading Trips for Smallmouth Bas Fly Fishing Guided Wading Trips for Smallmouth Bass
Half Day $350 or Full Day $475 (1 or 2 people) $50 for each additional
Currently booking for August and September.
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Our Murray's Fly Shop Hooded Shirt is lightweight, Our Murray's Fly Shop Hooded Shirt is lightweight, quick drying and the long sleeves and hood provide sun protection while on the stream.Click the link in the bio
Master the water with Fly Fishing Techniques for S Master the water with Fly Fishing Techniques for Smallmouth Bass by Harry Murray. Packed with over 60 years of proven knowledge from Virginia’s top rivers and streams, this guide covers everything you need to catch more bass.What you’ll learn inside:🎯 Casting & Presentation: Precision tactics for surface flies, nymphs, and streamers.🌊 Reading Water: How to spot top holding areas in streams, ponds, and lakes.🧵 Gear & Flies: Leader setups, line selection, and essential fly patterns.Whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, this guide is a must-have for your fly fishing library.
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We’re clearing out select inventory to make room f We’re clearing out select inventory to make room for new items!  If you’ve been looking to stock up your fly box or upgrade your stream setup, now’s the time to snag a deal before these closeout items are gone for good.A few highlights on sale now:
👞 Wading Boots & Hippers: Heavy discounts on select Simms & Bull Frogg wading gear.
🎣 Fly Lines & Flies: custom bass bugs, and streamers.
🪶 Fly Tying Materials: Hooks, hackle, beads, and bodies marked down.Shop the full sale online or swing by the shop in Edinburg to check out the closeout rack!
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Ready to hit the water without the hassle of geari Ready to hit the water without the hassle of gearing up piece-by-piece? 🎣Meet the Orvis Battenkill Disc Fly Reel, Fly Line, and Backing Combo — a complete, high-performance setup built for smooth, reliable power on the stream.What’s inside the box:
✅ Orvis Battenkill Disc Reel: Re-engineered with 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum, tight tolerances, and the ultra-smooth Hydros SL carbon/stainless drag system.
✅ Scientific Anglers Frequency Boost Line: Designed for effortless casting, smooth turnover, and high flotation.
✅ 100 Yards of 20lb Dacron Backing: Built to handle those long runs.🎁 Bonus: We’ll spool your line and backing for FREE! Just send us your order number and let us know your retrieve hand (Left or Right), and we’ll ship it ready to fish out of the box.👉 Tap the link in our bio to pick your color (Black, Olive, or Copper) and size!#FlyFishing #OrvisFlyFishing #OrvisBattenkill #FlyShop #CatchAndRelease #TroutFishing #BassOnFly #FlyFishingGear
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