Scott F2 Fiberglass Fly Rod Review
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Avoid Catastrophe Switching Spools on your Reel
You are wading in water waist deep and you want to switch from a floating to a sinking tip line. Just remove the
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Studs or Not
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
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
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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Stream Report March 4, 2011
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
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
Simms Dry Creek Hip Pack from Murray's Fly Shop on Vimeo.
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A Great Fly
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
SIMMS Headwaters Sling Pack Review from Murray's Fly Shop on Vimeo.
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Rewarding Angling
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
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
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
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
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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February Rainbow Trout Fly Fishing Video
Wild Eastern Rainbows February 2011 from Murray's Fly Shop on Vimeo.
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Learn New Water
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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New Flies for 2011
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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