Switch Rods
Switch rods have many applications in all forms of angling. Here are just a few situations in which they are helpful in smallmouth [...]
Smallmouth Bass Fishing Report
The warm weather has kicked the local fly fishing in to gear! The North and South Fork of the Shenandoah River are both [...]
Brown Trout and Smallmouth Bass
If you are familiar with fishing for either brown trout or smallmouth bass you are well on your way to mastering the other. [...]
Quick Strike
When fishing nymphs or streamers down and across stream we must set the hook quickly when the fish takes the fly before he [...]
Smallmouth Bass Deer Hair Surface Bugs
When I’m tying or purchasing deer hair surface bugs for smallmouth bass fishing I want to be sure my bugs will hook a [...]
Cleaning and Dressing your Fly Line
This photo essay will cover the steps to clean and dress your fly line to ensure optimum performance. Step 1 I apply a [...]
Caring for your fly line
As we fish through the season much of our gear takes a beating. From leaders and flies to waders, boats and fly lines [...]
EarthKorps Riverside Music Festival Fundraiser
EarthKorps (a non-profit whose goal is simply removing trash from the river) is holding a Shenandoah Riverside Music Festival Fundraiser. Please support their [...]
Parachute Dry Flies
My caller asked what differences I use when fishing parachute dry flies and regular dry flies. It’s a good question and it made [...]
Dry Billfold
During the summer most smallmouth anglers wade wet and often wade in over their vest pockets. If your flies get wet in their [...]
A hint of Spring
The maple trees along the river are pushing their buds and the crocus have arrived. I usually think of the first hatching Quill [...]
Fly Rod Tip: Ferrule Care
Ferrules on graphite and glass fly rods can slip and break and you can even cast the tip section off your rod if [...]
Drys in the Dark
Yes, you can fish dry flies when it is getting so dark that you can not see the fish take your dry fly. [...]
Fishing Tip: Damp Bootfoot Waders
I use boot foot waders because of a foot problem I have. However, when I’m on a trip in which I fish all [...]
Good Wading
Nothing helps me in my wading in fast currents as much as some type of wading staff. Anything helps. I’ve used drift wood, [...]
Fishing Smallmouth Bass in Discolored Water
Harry’s discussion on fishing for smallmouth when the water is discolored. http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///bassindiswater.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]
Angler’s Club
We will be starting our Angler’s Club Newsletter again in mid March for our members. [...]
Cabin Fever?
Taken February 21, 2010 on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. What can we say except we had cabin fever. [...]
Swing Nymphing Tactic
Harry Murray’s discussion on the Swing Nymphing Tactic http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///swingnymphing.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]
Reading a Smallmouth Bass River
Listen to Harry Murray discuss the details of reading the water to improve your Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing success. http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/readingariver.mp3Podcast: Play in new [...]
Upstream Dead Drift Nymphing
Harry Murray discusses Upstream Dead Drift Nymphing Tactics for both Smallmouth Bass and Trout. http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/upstrdeaddrift.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: [...]
Learn to Fly Fish with Murray’s Fly Shop
Our On-The-Stream Fly Fishing Schools for both Mountain Trout and Smallmouth Bass are beginning to fill. If you are interested, give us a [...]
Replacing Felt Soles
Yes, you can replace worn out felt soles. 1. Remove as much of the old felt as possible. 2. With a steel brush [...]
Dangerous Trick
When your fly becomes hooked on a tree limb several feet beyond your reach, there is a great temptation to stick your rod [...]
Upstream Dead Drift Nymphing
Harry Murray’s discussion on the upstream dead drift nymphing tactic. http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///upstrdeaddrift.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]
Reading A Smallmouth River
Reading the water correctly enabled Harry Murray to catch this nice smallmouth. http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///readingariver.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]
Water Color
There are times when slightly discolored water improves the fishing. The simple reason is that the fish are less wary. This very apparent [...]
How Small a Trout Fly Do I Need?
Fly Fishing Tip: How small of a Trout Fly do I need? To me it depends upon what the trout are feeding upon. [...]
Fly Line Leader Connection – Needle Knot
Fly Line Leader Connection – Needle Knot. We will cover the Needle Knot here for the line- leader connection. I personally prefer for [...]
How Fast Should One Set The Hook?
When you are fishing for wild brook trout on mountain streams you need to set the hook on the strike as quickly as [...]
Rigging Your Reel & Fly Line
This photo essay will cover the steps involved in placing a new fly line on your reel. I already had backing on this [...]
Winter Trout Fishing
I do best with trout fishing in the winter by locating springs that flow into the stream and then fishing downstream of these. [...]
Snow Problems
When you are fishing small streams where the banks are covered with snow use boots or wading shoes which have rubber cleated soles [...]
Streamers, Fuzzy Nymphs
If you are tying your own streamers remember that slim streamers sink better than fat ones. I like fuzzy fur nymphs better than [...]
Winter Fishing
Winter seems to have settled in around the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Â The North and South Fork of the Shenandoah both have [...]
Fly Parts.. 1000 Dumbbell Eyes!
These eyes will soon find a home on one of the thousands of Murray’s Hellgrammites or Marauders that our USA based fly tiers [...]
Happy New Year
As 2010 draws to a close I am humbled by the many blessings we have been afforded over the year. Thank you to [...]
Happy New Year
Thank you to our valued customers and friends for allowing us to share the joy of fly fishing with them. Â We have [...]
Camera’s and Cold Weather
When you are out photographing your fly fishing excursions in cold weather, be very careful not to let the camera go from cold [...]
Video: Alaska Fly Fishing Hosted Trip to Bristol Bay
This video was shot during our trip to Alaska’s Bristol Bay in June 2009. [...]
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to everyone from all of us at Murray’s Fly Shop. Â May God bless each of you and your families over [...]
Check your Fly Rod Ferrules
Throughout the fishing season each of us should periodically give our fly rod, reel, fly line and other gear a thorough inspection to [...]
Winter Solstice… The days are getting longer
I don’t like to wish time away but I always find it easier to think of fishing until 9:30 pm in July once [...]
Tree Picture
If you can’t catch a fish, catch a tree! [...]
Aquatic Nuisance Species, Felt Soles and Our View
A short video on the issue of anglers transporting undesirable “Aquatic Nuisance Species” with felt soled wading boots and waders. [...]
The Science of Felt Soles and Waders
I encourage everyone to read “The Science of Felt Soles and Waders” courtesy of the Center for Aquatic Nuisance Species. Education is our [...]
Decals for the Hyde Rocky Mountain Skiff
Adding a few decals to our new Hyde Rocky Mountain Skiff! I can’t wait to get it back on the river. Â The [...]
A tow strap… Good!
Not quite frozen… the ground that is. Â As we launched the new Hyde Skiff, my muddy boots gave the hint that we [...]
Scott T2H Two Handed Fly Rods
Yesterday afternoon we headed to the river with the Hyde Skiff in tow to try out Scott’s “Switch Rod” the T2H 10′ 8 [...]
Another trip for our new Hyde Skiff
With snow in the forecast and tomorrow’s high of 35 degrees, our smallmouth bass fly fishing might be coming to an end. It [...]
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