The View From Harry's Window - A Fly Fishing Blog - Page 28 of 35 - Murray's Fly Shop Blog covering timely fly fishing advice for the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. <h1>Expert Fly Fishing Tips, Gear Reviews, and Stream Updates</h1>

Reading A Smallmouth River

February 4, 2010February 13, 2016Harry

Reading the water correctly enabled Harry Murray to catch this nice smallmouth. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///readingariver.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

Water Color

February 4, 2010February 18, 2010Harry

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?

February 4, 2010February 13, 2016Harry

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

February 1, 2010February 13, 2016Jeff

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?

January 28, 2010Harry

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

January 25, 2010February 13, 2016Jeff

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

January 14, 2010Harry

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

January 14, 2010February 18, 2010Harry

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

January 7, 2010Harry

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

January 7, 2010February 13, 2016Jeff

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!

January 4, 2010February 13, 2016Jeff

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

January 1, 2010February 13, 2016Jeff

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

January 1, 2010February 13, 2016Jeff

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

December 31, 2009February 13, 2016Jeff

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

December 26, 2009December 30, 2009Jeff

This video was shot during our trip to Alaska’s Bristol Bay in June 2009. [...]

Merry Christmas

December 25, 2009February 13, 2016Jeff

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

December 22, 2009February 13, 2016Jeff

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

December 21, 2009February 13, 2016Jeff

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

December 17, 2009February 13, 2016Harry

If you can’t catch a fish, catch a tree! [...]

Aquatic Nuisance Species, Felt Soles and Our View

December 17, 2009December 16, 2009Jeff

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

December 16, 2009April 19, 2016Jeff

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

December 14, 2009February 13, 2016Jeff

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!

December 8, 2009February 13, 2016Jeff

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

December 7, 2009February 13, 2016Jeff

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

December 4, 2009February 13, 2016Harry

With snow in the forecast and tomorrow’s high of 35 degrees, our smallmouth bass fly fishing might be coming to an end. It [...]

Getting Ready For 2010

December 3, 2009October 26, 2021Harry

Our fly tyers are already requesting a bulk supply of ostrich for the thousands of Murray’s Hellgrammites that will be tied and sold [...]

New Products for 2010

November 30, 2009Harry

Harry reviews several new products for 2010. [...]

Strikes 2009…

November 30, 2009November 30, 2009Harry

Filmed throughout the 2009 fly fishing season from Virginia to Alaska and many parts in between. We were fortunate enough to find a [...]

Hyde Skiff on the North Fork

November 27, 2009February 13, 2016Harry

New Hyde Rocky Mountain Skiff, Val and Gracie ready for a Thanksgiving mid day float on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. [...]

Black Friday Sale!!!!

November 26, 2009February 13, 2016Harry

Free Shipping on all online orders on 11/27/2009. Free Fly Assortment with a purchase in the Fly Shop on 11/27/1009. [...]

Black Friday Sale

November 26, 2009February 13, 2016Harry

Attention Anglers!! Our Black Friday Sale will include: A Free Assortment of Flies for anyone making a purchase Online at www.murraysflyshop.com or in [...]

Happy Thanksgiving

November 26, 2009Harry

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Murray’s Fly Shop. Â We wish each and every one a safe and wonderful holiday. God [...]

Black Friday Sale!!!!!

November 24, 2009Harry

Watch the website for our Black Friday Sale…. We will be closed on Thursday to spend the day with family but we are [...]

Polarized Sunglasses vs. Non-Polarized Sunglasses

November 24, 2009November 30, 2009Harry

Polarization: (Definition) is a property of waves that describes the orientation of their oscillations. This article primarily covers the polarization of electormagntic (EM) [...]

First Aid

November 19, 2009December 7, 2009Harry

Always carry several band aids in you billfold when you are fishing to fix your cuts and to make small tackle repairs. [...]

Lifetime Supply

November 19, 2009December 7, 2009Harry

If you find a fly fishing product you really like you better get a lifetime supply because they may stop making it. [...]

New Flies for 2010

November 17, 2009February 13, 2016Harry

Check out our new flies for 2010 Murray’s Blond Bucktail Series,Â (Honey, Strawberry, Platinum) Murray’s Magnum Series, (Bluegill, Creek Chub) New Color for [...]