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Strikes 2009…

November 30, 2009 (Updated: November 30, 2009)Harry

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, 2009 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry

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, 2009 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry

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, 2009 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry

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, 2009 (Updated: November 30, 2009)Harry

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, 2009 (Updated: December 7, 2009)Harry

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, 2009 (Updated: December 7, 2009)Harry

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, 2009 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry

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 [...]

Selecting a Fly Line Video with Harry

November 14, 2009 (Updated: November 30, 2009)Jeff

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Selecting a Fly Line

November 14, 2009 (Updated: January 28, 2018)Jeff

Selecting a Fly Line. Do you know the difference between the hundreds of different fly lines on the market? Why are there so [...]

What’s Happening in 2010

November 12, 2009 (Updated: March 5, 2017)Harry

We are working on a video to introduce a few new products for 2010. It will include a few new rods, flies and [...]

Knot Practice

November 12, 2009Harry

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

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.Â The next time [...]

Boat Loading Clip

November 7, 2009 (Updated: November 30, 2009)Harry

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We are working on our 2010 Catalog

November 5, 2009 (Updated: May 24, 2025)Harry

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

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 [...]

Twisted Fly Line

November 5, 2009Harry

Sometimes the running line of ones fly line becomes twisted 40 to 60 feet behind the head.Â An easy way to correct this [...]

A Great Halloween

November 1, 2009 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry

A great Halloween day fly fishing for Smallmouth Bass on the South Fork of the Shenandoah…. a little sprinkle, a lot of fish, [...]

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

November 1, 2009 (Updated: August 8, 2021)Harry

Check out our new Logo Wear. Â 90% of all profits from our Apparel Store will go to Environmental Projects and other worthwhile [...]

Beautiful Fall Fishing

October 29, 2009 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry

The Smallmouth Bass and Trout fishing continues to hold up for now. Â The latter is much more productive. Â Give the brookies [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Operation Christmas Child… Help a kid!!

October 27, 2009 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry

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Hanging on…. fishing season that is

October 22, 2009 (Updated: February 13, 2016)Harry

Fishing on the North Fork yesterday provided some beautiful scenery and weather and even a few fish to keep it interesting. 54 degree [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Graphite Fly Rods Need Ferrule Dressing

October 21, 2009 (Updated: November 30, 2009)Harry

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