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Fly fishing in June for native brook trout

Fly Fishing in June

Shown are a few of the flies and powdered floatants we used in our Powdered floatant test in the Murray's Fly Shop Lab

Dry Fly Floatants Pt.2 – Powdered Floatant Video Comparison

Fly fishing with poppers for smallmouth bass

Fly Fishing with Poppers for Smallmouth Bass

Dry flies in water during a fly floatant test at Murray's Fly Shop Edinburg, Virginia

Best Fly Fishing Floatants Compared: Gink, Loon, High N Dry, SA & More

Fly fishing schools

Fly Fishing Schools at Murray’s Fly Shop

Fly fishing in June for native brook trout
Fly Fishing in June
Fly fishing in May for native brook trout
Fly Fishing in May for Trout and Bass

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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New Products for 2010

November 30, 2009Harry
Harry reviews several new products for 2010. [...]

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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 [...]

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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. [...]

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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. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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) [...]

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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. [...]

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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. [...]

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New Flies for 2010

November 17, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
Check out our new flies for 2010 Murray’s Blond Bucktail Series, (Honey, Strawberry, Platinum) Murray’s Magnum Series, (Bluegill, Creek Chub) New Color for [...]

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Selecting a Fly Line Video with Harry

November 14, 2009November 30, 2009Jeff
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Selecting a Fly Line

November 14, 2009January 28, 2018Jeff
Selecting a Fly Line. Do you know the difference between the hundreds of different fly lines on the market? Why are there so [...]

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What’s Happening in 2010

November 12, 2009March 5, 2017Harry
We are working on a video to introduce a few new products for 2010. It will include a few new rods, flies and [...]

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Knot Practice

November 12, 2009Harry
There are many wonderful books on the market for the knots fly fishermen need. Study them closely in order to assemble your tackle [...]

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Fast Cast

November 12, 2009Harry
If you hear a snap-the-whip sound as you begin your normal presentation cast, it means you came forward too soon. The next time [...]

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Boat Loading Clip

November 7, 2009November 30, 2009Harry
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We are working on our 2010 Catalog

November 5, 2009May 24, 2025Harry
May 24, 2025 – This article is no longer available. 2010 Catalogs should be delivered by January 15, 2010. Â If you would [...]

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Get Ready

November 5, 2009Harry
If your going on a fishing trip to a distant location prepare for it to be colder than they told you it would [...]

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Twisted Fly Line

November 5, 2009Harry
Sometimes the running line of ones fly line becomes twisted 40 to 60 feet behind the head. An easy way to correct this [...]

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A Great Halloween

November 1, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
A great Halloween day fly fishing for Smallmouth Bass on the South Fork of the Shenandoah…. a little sprinkle, a lot of fish, [...]

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Murray’s Fly Shop Logo Apparel, H20 Bottles and Mugs

November 1, 2009August 8, 2021Harry
Check out our new Logo Wear. Â 90% of all profits from our Apparel Store will go to Environmental Projects and other worthwhile [...]

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Beautiful Fall Fishing

October 29, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
The Smallmouth Bass and Trout fishing continues to hold up for now. Â The latter is much more productive. Â Give the brookies [...]

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Does your backing need replacing?

October 29, 2009Harry
If your backing smells like mildew or a few practice knots break get rid of it. It’s not expensive and this is where [...]

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Wading Shoe Size?

October 29, 2009Harry
Shoes that are a little large are better than those a little tight because you need to get your waders and socks on [...]

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Operation Christmas Child… Help a kid!!

October 27, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
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Hanging on…. fishing season that is

October 22, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
Fishing on the North Fork yesterday provided some beautiful scenery and weather and even a few fish to keep it interesting. 54 degree [...]

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Clean the River

October 22, 2009Harry
When you float the river carry an extra plastic garbage bag and pick up trash as you float along. [...]

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Popper-Dropper

October 22, 2009Harry
If you are helping a beginner learn to fish small streamers but he keeps missing, seeing, or feeling strikes; fish it on a [...]

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Graphite Fly Rods Need Ferrule Dressing

October 21, 2009November 30, 2009Harry
[kaltura-widget wid=”0x3xkne1d4″ width=”410″ height=”364″ type=”whiteblue” addPermission=”0″ editPermission=”1″ /] I know we posted this some time ago but I have recently seen a rash [...]

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Twisted Tippet

October 15, 2009Harry
If your tippet gets twisted when casting poppers your tippet is probably too long or too fine. [...]

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Missed Trout Strikes on Drys

October 15, 2009Harry
Why??? 1-Dull hook, 2-Your too slow (except on big browns and cutthroats), 3-It was actually a last minute refusal and not a strike, [...]

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Fall is in the air…

October 13, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
The mountain tops are near their peak fall colors. The weather man says there is a chance of snow Saturday night in the [...]

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Almost Dark

October 8, 2009Harry
Some of the largest smallmouth bass don’t move out onto their primary feeding stations until it is almost dark in the evening. [...]

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Move Slowly

October 8, 2009Harry
Fast movements when approaching feeding trout in flat water and false casting over the pool can easily spook trout. [...]

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Extra Rod and Reel

October 1, 2009Harry
When I float fish I carry an extra rod and reel in the boat just to be safe. I once had a guide [...]

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Travel Fly Rods

October 1, 2009Harry
To play it safe when I’m headed off on a distant trip within the US I ship some of my rods ahead with [...]

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Gentle Action

September 24, 2009Harry
In the low clear smallmouth rivers of August and September I usually wade upstream and fish upstream ahead of me often with surface [...]

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Weird Smallmouth Food

September 24, 2009Harry
Several evenings ago I saw a large smallmouth bass chase an eight inch hog sucker up onto a six inch deep gravel bar [...]

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How Far Should I Cast?

September 16, 2009Harry
Only cast far enough to keep from spooking the fish. Why complicate matters. [...]

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Up or Down?

September 16, 2009Harry
Do you ever fish dry flies downstream for trout? Sure, if you can get a more natural drift and still now spook the [...]

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Don’t Cast

September 10, 2009Harry
When mountain trout streams get low in the summer don’t dry your fly by false casting directly over the pool. Dry it before [...]

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Mountain Wasp

September 10, 2009Harry
During the summer many mountains produce a small mountain wasp type insect. I’ve had great success with trout in these streams with Ed [...]

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September 9, 2009September 19, 2021Harry
Do you have an old pair of felt sole wading boots that are worn out and won’t make it another year? Now is [...]

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