Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing
The North and South Fork of the Shenandoah are both in great shape for floating. The temperatures are in the upper 50’s to
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Hide from the High Water
Every year in March I get cabin fever to fish for smallmouth bass. Not only is the river cold but it is usually
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Two Types of Waders
A friend of mine who is in the wader manufacturing business tells me there are two types of waders….those that leak and those
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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,
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Fishing Smallmouth Bass in Discolored Water
Harry’s discussion on fishing for smallmouth when the water is discolored. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///bassindiswater.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Angler’s Club
We will be starting our Angler’s Club Newsletter again in mid March for our members.
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Cabin Fever?
Taken February 21, 2010 on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. What can we say except we had cabin fever.
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Swing Nymphing Tactic
Harry Murray’s discussion on the Swing Nymphing Tactic https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///swingnymphing.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Reading a Smallmouth Bass River
Listen to Harry Murray discuss the details of reading the water to improve your Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing success. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/readingariver.mp3Podcast: Play in new
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Upstream Dead Drift Nymphing
Harry Murray discusses Upstream Dead Drift Nymphing Tactics for both Smallmouth Bass and Trout. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/upstrdeaddrift.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe:
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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
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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
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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
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Upstream Dead Drift Nymphing
Harry Murray’s discussion on the upstream dead drift nymphing tactic. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///upstrdeaddrift.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Reading A Smallmouth River
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Video: Alaska Fly Fishing Hosted Trip to Bristol Bay
This video was shot during our trip to Alaska’s Bristol Bay in June 2009.
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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
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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
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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
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Tree Picture
If you can’t catch a fish, catch a tree!
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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.
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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
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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
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