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bass nymph fly fishing

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

Winter Workshop: Exploring the Fine Points of Dry Fly Fishing for Trout

December 27, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Jeff
Do you like catching Trout on #22 Midges or #16 Dry Flies?  Join us December 29, 2012 from 10:00am – Noon at the [...]

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Gear Repair: Broken Snake Guide on your Fly Rod

December 20, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
By an unexplained accident I broke a snake guide off my fly rod on a 3 week trip into the Rockies. Fortunately, I [...]

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Fly Tying Tip: Strong Thread

December 18, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Murray’s Red Head If you have trouble breaking your tying thread when you are spinning the hair on you deer hair bass bugs [...]

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Fly Fishing Workshop – Mastering Dry Fly Fishing for Bass

December 13, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Jeff
Did you know the North and South Fork of the Shenandoah both have outstanding Hexagenia Hatches late in the evening for about three [...]

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Deer Hair Bug vs Hard Head Bugs

December 13, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Tapply Bug, Black & Yellow Deer Hair surface bass bugs are great. Many bass hold onto them longer than poppers thus enabling us [...]

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Water Type

December 11, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
When I can’t figure out why I’m not catching as many smallmouths as I think I should, rather than change from one fly [...]

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From last week’s Warm-Up – Strip SLOW

December 10, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Jeff
Winter fishing on a 70 degree day.  A slowly stripped, seriously overweight Madtom was just too much for this bass, and several others, [...]

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Bass Surface Bug Action

December 6, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Shenandoah Sunfish When you are purchasing bass surface bugs remember that the shape of the bug and the cut of the face is [...]

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Hackle Quality

December 4, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
I firmly believe that the quality of the hackle on a dry fly is more important than the color. When I started tying [...]

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Tough Bug

November 29, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
When you are tying deer hair bass bugs you can improve their durability by painting the hair along the hook shank on the [...]

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Poor Hookers

November 27, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Floating Chub When tying deer hair bugs for surface fishing for bass be sure to trim the stomach closely in order to get [...]

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Black Friday Sale Specials

November 22, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Jeff
Here are our Black Friday Sale Specials. Happy Thanksgiving! FREE Standard Shipping on all orders! $1-$25 =10% discount $25.01-$50 = 15% discount $50.01-$100 [...]

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Good Sinkers

November 21, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
When tying streamers with which you plan to fish deeply keep them slim. Fat flies just don’t sink well. [...]

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How Late for Smallmouth?

November 20, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Many of you ask me how late in the season I fish for bass. My honest answer is that I keep going until [...]

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Color

November 15, 2012 (Updated: March 27, 2013)Harry
Speaking of fishing discolored water as we were on the 13th, Vince Marinaro told me that he always caught more trout on dark [...]

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“With a Little Bit of Mud”

November 13, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
When I started fishing the Yellowstone River in the seventies one of my angling heroes always went fishing when it was raining. He [...]

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Thank you to all of our Veterans

November 11, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Jeff
To all of our Veterans and those currently serving our great country, may God Bless each of you and your families. Thank you, [...]

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Bump

November 8, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
When you feel that quick “bump” as you are stripping a streamer in a stream holding browns get ready. Frequently this is a [...]

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Swimming Streamers

November 6, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
When wading down a river and fishing streamers it is wise to stop wading when you are stripping it in. Otherwise it is [...]

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Late Fall Smallmouth Bass

November 4, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Jeff
The water temperatures on the Shenandoah River are dipping somewhere south of 50 degrees but the Smallmouth Bass are willing to eat if [...]

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Beatis Hatch

November 1, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
The beatis is a wonderful hatch and many large trout feed on them. The Beatis mayflies are hatching now in our rich trout [...]

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Big Bass Flies

October 30, 2012 (Updated: March 27, 2013)Harry
Knowing large bass want a big mouthful, Harry likes to use large flies. Big bass hunting at this time of the year prompts [...]

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North Fork of the Shenandoah River near Edinburg, VA

October 27, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Jeff
I snapped this shot of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River on October 25, 2012 near Edinburg, VA. Fall is definitely here. [...]

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Improve Midge Hooking

October 25, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Jeff Murray enjoys fishing midges all across the country. There are three steps I use when fishing size 24 midges which help me [...]

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Secure Knots

October 23, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Check your leader and fly knots regularly to be ready for that large bass. Since this is a great time of the year [...]

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Deep Bass

October 18, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
The author catches many large bass on his Magnum Creek Chub in October. Fish the Murray’s Magnum Creek Chub size 4 in the [...]

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Fall Colors in the Shenandoah Valley

October 17, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Jeff
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Delicate Strike

October 16, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
A gentle “slip strike” will save you many large trout as Jeff Murray shows In order to hook those midge feeding trout with [...]

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Fall and Cooler Temperatures Trout Fishing

October 11, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Jeff Murray likes this time of the year because the large trout feed well. Just remember the Brook Trout are well underway with [...]

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Mini Smallmouth Bass Migration

October 9, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Jeff Murray sets the hook on a large smallmouth bass that was holding in a deep pocket below a riffle he was fly [...]

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Fly Fishing Chironomid Midges

October 4, 2012 (Updated: February 16, 2016)Harry
The Mr. Rapidan Soft Hackle is a great fly to use when the trout are taking emerging midges. Many trout feed actively on [...]

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Three Bass Fly Lines

October 2, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Fly fishing at the water temperature we have in October (50’s) using the correct fly line wil help you catch the largest bass. [...]

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Smallmouth’s Favorite Feeding Station

September 27, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Big Bass Like the Shade When all of the other factors in a river are equal the largest smallmouths in the river will [...]

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Trout Feeding Station

September 25, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
The largest trout will always hold on the best feeding station If you have a friend who is just getting into trout fishing [...]

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Big Bass While Floating

September 20, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
When you are floating a river while bass fishing you have a good chance to catch some large bass. In order to land [...]

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Smallmouth Tactics

September 18, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
For the past hour’s smallmouth flyfishing you just haven’t gotten the action you expected. You feel you need to change something but what? [...]

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Great Fishing!!

September 18, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Saturday evening after I closed the fly shop, I fished the North Fork of the Shenandoah River and had excellent action. In one [...]

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Terrestrials for Trout

September 13, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
By this time of the season many terrestrial insects, especially the grasshoppers and crickets, are quite large and the large trout feed heavily [...]

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Control the Drift

September 11, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
As the trout streams get low late in the season we know the trout become very wary. There is a natural tendency for [...]

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Terrific Trout Fishing

September 11, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
September can provide some of the finest trout fishing of the whole year. The streams start cooling, there are good midge hatches, there [...]

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Smallmouth Hexagenia

September 6, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
From the middle of September to the middle of October the huge Hexagenia mayflies hatch on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. [...]

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Fly Ride

August 30, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Much of the natural food which is available to the trout at this time of the year is quite small. We talk about [...]

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Wary Smallmouth

August 28, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
We now have great drift boats that permit us to stand in the front of the boats to cast while drifting the rivers. [...]

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Better Trout Hooking

August 23, 2012 (Updated: March 16, 2013)Harry
Here are four steps I use in order to improve the percentage of hooked trout when using size 22 and size 24 dry [...]

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Catch Bass When They Are Off Guard

August 21, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
At this time of the year many large smallmouth feed at night. Here are some tactics which will help you. 1. Select a [...]

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Hook Them

August 16, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Frequently a down and across stream presentation will give you a very natural drift with size 24 Tricos and pseudeocleons. However, a conventional [...]

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Cool Trout

August 14, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
At this time of the year the trout do not feed well in the warm water in Freestone Streams. Frequently you can catch [...]

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Crescent Moon at Twilight

August 13, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Jeff
Early mornings spent flyfishing provide an outstanding opportunity for some spectacular scenery especially as fall nears. [...]

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Trico Feeders

August 9, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Large trout feeding on natural trico mayflies are very selective on the artificial flies they will take and the way they drift during [...]

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Tough Smallmouth Bass Flyfishing

August 7, 2012 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Years ago Charlie Brooks of West Yellowstone and I were experimenting with some new very large stonefly nymph patterns for large trout. When [...]

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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)
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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
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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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