Floating the North or South Fork
The water levels are great right now for floating just about anywhere on the North or South Fork of the Shenandoah. Fly fishing [...]
When to Skate
If you are on a smallmouth river in the middle of the day during the summer and see bass jumping into the air [...]
Bass Fly
If I could have only one smallmouth fly to use in all situations it would be the Murray’s Black Heavy Hellgrammite. Not only [...]
Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast Part V
Listen to Harry Murray’s discussion on fly fishing for smallmouth bass with streamers from early April to late May. http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastV.mp3Podcast: Play in new [...]
Bass Podcast V–Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Streamer Tactics from early April until mid May
Harry’s discussion on Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Streamer Tactics from early April until mid May. http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastV.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | [...]
North and South Fork Muddy
Both forks of the Shenandoah River drainages have received heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours. This rainfall has left both rivers unfishable [...]
Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast Part IV
Reading a Smallmouth Bass River http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastiv.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]
Discolored Water
As the smallmouth rivers begin to clear after a period of muddy water the fishing can be outstanding. How clear does the water [...]
High Trout Streams
The trout often adapt to the high water levels in the spring by moving out to the sides of the streams to feed. [...]
Stream Report May 14, 2009
Harry Murray’s oral stream report for both trout and bass. streamreport051409 [...]
Bass Podcast IV–Reading A Smallmouth River
Reading a Smallmouth Bass River http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastiv.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]
Smallmouth Bass River Report
For those of you interested in Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing in Virginia, check out the Smallmouth Bass River Report from the Virginia Department [...]
The Brookies are feeding and Mayflies are hatching
Great Fly Fishing awaits! The Brook Trout in the Blue Ridge Mountains are feeding like crazy! Expect to find a lot of hatching [...]
Stream Report May 8, 2009
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Know Your Stream
On streams you fish several times a year and those you fish on annual trips year after year it is wise to make [...]
Favorite Surface Bug
If I could have only one surface bug for all of my bass fishing it would be the Murray’s Shenandoah Blue Popper. Why?? [...]
Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part III
Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass is intricately connected to the available food supply. Here we discuss the Natural Food For Smallmouth Bass. http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastIII.mp3Podcast: [...]
Bass Podcast Part III–Natural Food For Smallmouth Bass
Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass is intricately connected to the available food supply. Here we discuss the Natural Food For Smallmouth Bass. http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastIII.mp3Podcast: [...]
Stream Report for May 4, 2009
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Simple Popper Construction
Hook: Mustad 33903, Thread: 3/0 Prewaxed Monocord, Body: Perfect Foam or Cork, Legs: White Rubber, Tail: Saddle Hackle Tips, Collar: Saddle Hackle, Paint: [...]
Bug Color
Years ago the saying was that any color bass bug was good as long as it was yellow. In the last 20 years [...]
Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part II–Fly Fishing Equipment for Smallmouth Bass
We discuss Fly Fishing Equipment for Smallmouth Bass and the When, Where, Why and What’s that are involved in the decision making process. [...]
Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast Part II
We discuss Fly Fishing Equipment for Smallmouth Bass and the When, Where, Why and What’s that are involved in the decision making process. [...]
Stream Report 4-30-09
Harry’s stream report for both bass and trout. stream-report-430091 http:///www.murraysflyshop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/stream-report-43009.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]
What Knot?
You need dependable knots but not a lot of them. Practice your knots at home then use the ones on the stream which [...]
Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part I–Intro–Why Fly Fish for Smallmouth Bass?
Why Fly Fish for Smallmouth Bass? http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///BassPodcastI.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]
Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part I
Listen to Harry Murray discuss the beginning of a series of podcasts on smallmouth bass fly fishing. He is going to discuss the [...]
Hatching Mayflies – Aquatic Insects
Blue Quills, a few Quill Gordons and a few March Browns are coming off on different areas of the Mountain Brook Trout Streams. [...]
Stream Report 4/18/09
Virginia Fly Fishing Report for April 18, 2009. http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///streamreport041809.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]
Deep Flies
If you have trouble getting your nymphs and streamers down deeply even with a moderately fast sinking tip line and a sinking head [...]
Color and Size Mayflies
If you don’t know what dry fly to start the day with keep in mind that from spring to fall they run from [...]
Watch the Wildflowers
Year after year the aquatic insects emerge from the streams at the times specific wildflowers bloom. You can use this information to help [...]
Mayfly Match
If I had one trout dry fly to use during all of the mayfly hatches it would be the Mr. Rapidan Dry Fly [...]
Fly Fishing Report
Shenandoah River and Shenandoah National Park Fly Fishing Report http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///FFReport41009.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]
Go Natural
I had tried a dozen different trico patterns on a big brown that was rising regularly on the hatch and he would not [...]
Right or Left Hand?
During windy conditions there are many special casting techniques you can use to beat the wind that work reasonably well. However, with crossing [...]
Feathers
The speckled Indian Hen Back is my favorite material for hackling most small nymphs. It has a lively look and pulsates naturally in [...]
Cautious Approach
Go to your hands and knees for smallmouth fishing? In the low clear water late in the summer it can help you catch [...]
“Unstick” The Stuck Ferrules on your Fly Rod
Harry demonstrates a very effective technique for getting your fly rod apart when the ferrules are just a little too tight after fly [...]
Spring Fever
In early March I cannot wait any longer. I just have to try the smallmouth bass. My best success has been by fishing [...]
Nature’s Timeing
The emergence of Aquatic Insects and the blooming of the beautiful wild flowers often coincide. For example the Quill Gordons start hatching when [...]
Rod Care Tips
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Bump
Was that bump as your nymph drifted through that deep pool a strike or did your nymph hit a rock on the stream [...]
Night Smallmouth Angling
Sure you can fish at night for smallmouth bass and you just might catch the largest fish of the year. Tips: Fish water [...]
The Most Misunderstood Item
Leaders are the most misunderstood item in our tackle. This is unfortunate because even if every other piece of you tackle, (the rod, [...]
Trout Podcast Part XI–Fishing Medium to Large Streams from early September to December
Fishing Medium to Large Streams from early September to the end of the year http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///TroutPodcastPartXI.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: [...]
Trout Fishing Podcast Part XI
Fishing Medium to Large Streams from early September to the end of the year http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/TroutPodcastPartXI.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: [...]
Strong Bugs
Stop breaking the thread when you are tying deer hair bass bugs by using Kevlar Thread. This also produces strong, durable bugs which [...]
What’s A Pretty Fly?
Ask the fish. His is the only opinion which counts. [...]