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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

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

Close-up of a hand gripping a fly rod with a reel and line in a natural setting.

Fly Rod Guide, How to Choose the Right Fly Rod Weight: A Complete Fly Rod Guide

An assortment of Trout Fishing Nymphs are shown on a digital scale

Fly Fishing Nymphs: A Weight Comparison of Several Popular Nymphs

Two anglers on a guided fly fishing trip with Murray's Fly Shop on the Shenandoah River of Virginia

June in the Shenandoah Valley means choices: crisp mountain water or valley bass rivers.

Two anglers on a guided fly fishing trip with Murray's Fly Shop on the Shenandoah River of Virginia
June in the Shenandoah Valley means choices: crisp mountain water or valley bass rivers.
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RL Winston Passport Fly Rod Review

March 14, 2011 (Updated: March 6, 2011)Jeff
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Magnum Streamer Video Review

March 11, 2011 (Updated: March 6, 2011)Jeff
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Studs or Not

March 10, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Metal studs can improve your traction when mounted in vibram-style rubber soles on your wading shoes on large streams such as the Yellowstone [...]

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Mini Drop of Cement

March 8, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
When I’m tying flies I find it very easy to apply a small drop of head cement at each tie-in and tie-off spot [...]

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Trout & Bass Tactics for Early March

March 7, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Listen to Harry Murrays discussion on trout and bass tactics for this time of the year. https://blog.murraysflyshop.comwp-content/uploads/2011/03/streamtactics0307.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download [...]

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RL Winston Boron IIIX Fly Rod Review

March 7, 2011 (Updated: March 6, 2011)Jeff
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Stream Report March 4, 2011

March 3, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Smallmouth Bass Fishing Report No smallmouth yet but I did pick up some very large fall fish 2 days ago on a Murray’s [...]

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Durable but Delicate

March 3, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
The hatches of Little Yellow Stoneflies begin in April when many trout streams are very full and the surface of the stream is [...]

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SIMMS Dry Creek Waist Pack

March 3, 2011 (Updated: February 25, 2011)Jeff
Simms Dry Creek Hip Pack from Murray's Fly Shop on Vimeo. [...]

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A Great Fly

March 1, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Yes, you can design and tie a great fly to meet a specific fishing condition that confronts you. Here are the three goals [...]

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SIMMS Headwaters Sling Pack Video Review

February 28, 2011 (Updated: February 23, 2011)Jeff
SIMMS Headwaters Sling Pack Review from Murray's Fly Shop on Vimeo. [...]

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Rewarding Angling

February 24, 2011 (Updated: February 25, 2011)Harry
A beginning angler’s goal is to catch lots of fish. Later he developes to where he wants big fish. After years, the serious [...]

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SIMMS In Vest Rain Jacket Review

February 23, 2011 (Updated: September 19, 2021)Jeff
Simms In Vest Rain Jacket Review from Murray's Fly Shop on Vimeo. SIMMS In Vest Rain Jacket is available from Murray’s Fly Shop. [...]

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The Right Raincoat

February 22, 2011Harry
If you fish out of a boat or canoe you have plenty of space to carry a large, breathable, waterproof rain coat. However, [...]

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On-The-Stream Brook Trout Fly Fishing Schools

February 22, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Jeff
We are currently filling our Mountain Trout On-The-Stream Schools which take place in the Shenandoah National Park.  These schools focus on the tactics [...]

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Advanced Fly Tying Class February 26, 2011

February 21, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Jeff
We will have two separate Advanced Fly Tying Classes over the next two weekends. Saturday February 26, 2011 and Saturday March 5, 2011. [...]

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Ice

February 17, 2011 (Updated: February 20, 2011)Harry
In cold weather ice forming on the rod guides can grab the fly line and make casting difficult. If you can keep water [...]

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February Rainbow Trout Fly Fishing Video

February 16, 2011 (Updated: February 16, 2011)Jeff
Wild Eastern Rainbows February 2011 from Murray's Fly Shop on Vimeo. [...]

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Hike In

February 15, 2011Harry
I am often asked if I hike into remote mountain trout streams wearing my hip boots or wading shoes. If I plan to [...]

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Learn New Water

February 10, 2011Harry
Frequently when I take an angling friend fishing I put him in the best part of the stream and have him fish the [...]

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Fish the Wrong Side of the Stream

February 9, 2011Harry
When I’m planning to fish a trout stream such as the Beaverkill or Gallitin which receive heavy angling pressure I often wade across [...]

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Predictions for Smallmouth Bass Fishing in VA in 2011

February 1, 2011 (Updated: December 23, 2018)Harry
Since both the number and size of the bass were better in 2010 than they have been in many years I fully expect [...]

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Fishing Shrimp and Cress Bugs for Trout

January 31, 2011 (Updated: March 16, 2022)Jeff
Fly Fishing Shrimp and Cress Bugs for Trout Listen to Harry’s discussion on Fishing Shrimp and Cress Bugs for Trout – These insects are [...]

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Greedy Trout

January 27, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Last spring we had great hatches on the trout streams in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the brook trout fed heavily on the [...]

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Predictions for Trout Fishing in VA in 2011

January 26, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Considering the number of trout in our streams in the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains, the quality of the streams, and the density [...]

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Fly Fishing to Selective Smallmouth Bass

January 25, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
I was floating the North Fork of the Shenandoah River on a beautiful evening in late May when there was a very heavy [...]

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Fishing Shrimp and Cress Bugs for Trout

January 21, 2011 (Updated: January 28, 2018)Harry
Listen to Harry’s discussion on Fishing Shrimp and Cress Bugs for Trout https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///FishingShrimpCressBugs.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Dry Hackle

January 20, 2011Harry
In fly tying, I believe the quality of the dry fly hackle is more important in floating the fly and catching the trout [...]

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Save The Day

January 20, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
A broken or lost fly rod can ruin a trip. I once had a guide on the Yellowstone River knock my favorite bamboo [...]

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Review of Angling in 2010, Part 2

January 19, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Smallmouth Bass The smallmouth fishing was great in Virginia in 2010. Although we fished many streams the North and South Forks of the [...]

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Ship Tackle

January 18, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
I’ve had airlines lose fly rods and fishing tackle on several trips. To save this hassle, for the past 15 years I’ve shipped [...]

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Ducks

January 13, 2011 (Updated: January 20, 2011)Harry
The ducks on Stoney Creek below my office window in our fly shop show me where the trout feed. There is a Limestone [...]

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Review of Angling in 2010-Part 1

January 12, 2011 (Updated: August 9, 2023)Harry
Trout The trout fishing in Virginia was excellent in 2010 especially in the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains. There were good numbers of [...]

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Fly Fishing after Rain

January 11, 2011 (Updated: January 31, 2011)Harry
I often get phone calls that go something like this….”I know we got heavy rain yesterday morning but I’d like to come out [...]

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New Flies for 2011 at Murray’s Fly Shop – Micro Poppers

January 6, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
NEW for 2011 Micro Poppers (size 10) Black, Chartreuse, Frog & Yellow $3.05 These are extremely effective for sunfish and also smallmouth bass [...]

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Smallmouth Bass and a Switch Rod January 2, 1011

January 6, 2011 (Updated: June 10, 2015)Jeff
Winter Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing with a Switch Rod from JW Murray on Vimeo. We didn’t get skunked but the river is still [...]

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Camera Care

January 5, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
When I travel on airlines I carry a great amount of camera equipment. Some of this goes into my carry-on bag but some [...]

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Chironomid Midge Trout Fishing

January 4, 2011 (Updated: March 16, 2022)Jeff
Listen to Harry Murray as he discusses fly fishing for trout with Chironomid Midges. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/chiromidgetroutfish.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: [...]

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Chironomid Midge Trout Fishing

January 4, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Listen to Harry Murray’s discussion on chironomid midge trout fishing. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///chiromidgetroutfish.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Winterize Your Raincoat

January 4, 2011 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
When Gore Tex and other breathable raincoats become dirty they can “wet-out” during a heavy rain and they are less effective. Here is [...]

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Late Season Trout

December 31, 2010 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
How late in the season can you fish for trout? The way I love trout fishing I go all the way through the [...]

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Late Season Smallmouth

December 31, 2010 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
If you can be satisified with catching only a few bass you can push the season until the water temperatures are in the [...]

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Merry Christmas

December 25, 2010 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Jeff
The Christmas season is a time to celebrate with our Families and friends, to give thanks for the blessings in our lives, and [...]

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New Flies for 2011

December 24, 2010 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
NEW for 2011 Murray’s Floating Dace Minnow (sizes 4 & 6) $3.95 For 8 years my son Jeff and I have been testing [...]

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December 23, 2010 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Do you believe that 10% of the fishermen catch 90% of the fish? In some cases I believe so because I’ve fished with [...]

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New Flies for 2011

December 22, 2010 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
NEW for 2011 Murray’s Bass Cicada Our Bass Hoppers and Bass Crickets are so effective we’ve expanded this series to include this Olive [...]

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Grow!?

December 21, 2010 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
Every time you go fishing try to learn one new thing. In order to do this be constantly obseverant of everything about you. [...]

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Scan the Pool

December 16, 2010 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
One of my favorite ways to fish for trout is to spot the trout then go one on one with him. An excellent [...]

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New Flies for 2011

December 15, 2010 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
NEW for 2011 Murray’s Carp Flies – Brown & Olive (sizes 6 & 8) $2.75 We had great success catching huge carp in [...]

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NEW—MFS Flies of the Year Club

December 13, 2010 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry
I have decided to start a Flies for the Year Club. Each month for one year I will send you three different flies [...]

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