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Sinking Line Selection shown on a cedar fly bin and with fly fishing leaders on the wall display inside Murray's Fly Shop in Edinburg, VA

Understanding Sinking Fly Fishing Lines: Sink Rates, Styles, and When to Use Them – Part One of Two

Hackle Image with the words Cape vs. Saddle and a saddle hackle and cape in the background in multi colors

Saddle Hackle vs. Capes: What the difference in Fly Tying?

Tying an Epeorus pleuralis

The Aquatic Insects: How many calories are they worth?

Shown are bead head flies including perdigons, jigged head hares ear, purple bombs, blowtorch's and mr Rapidan bead head nymphs on a white oak background

General Bead Size for Hooks – Size Chart

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Popper Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass

July 7, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
Damselfly’s are a great source of food for the Smallmouth Bass. Poppers work great in the areas you find damselfly’s. [...]

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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast Part X

July 3, 2009January 4, 2023Jeff
Listen to Harry discuss tactics to use while fly fishing Surface Bugs for Smallmouth Bass from mid July through the end of the [...]

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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast Part X–Fishing Smallmouth Hard Head Surface Bugs from mid July to December

June 29, 2009January 4, 2023Harry
Harry’s view on fishing Smallmouth Hard Head Surface Bugs from mid July to the end of the year http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastx.mp3Podcast: Play in new window [...]

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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast Part IX

June 29, 2009March 16, 2022Jeff
Harry’s view on Smallmouth Streamer Tactics from mid June to mid July http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastix.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Ride the Wind

June 26, 2009Harry
When you are fishing a meadow trout stream in the summer keep alert for strong winds than can blow terrestrial insects into the [...]

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Splash

June 26, 2009Harry
Frequently delivering your Inchworm dry fly with a gentle splash on the presentation cast will bring strikes from trout that pass up a [...]

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Bass Podcast IX–Smallmouth Streamer Tactics from mid June to mid July

June 19, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
Harry’s view on Smallmouth Streamer Tactics from mid June to mid July http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles////basspodcastix.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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The Chase

June 19, 2009Harry
Smallmouth bass feed heavily upon shiner minnows that live in water 2 to 3 feet deep over gravel bars. Apparently the bass are [...]

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High Bass Rivers

June 19, 2009Harry
Frequently a smallmouth bass river will be clear enough for good fishing but it is too high to wade it safely. This is [...]

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Deal of the Week 06-19-09

June 18, 2009September 19, 2021Harry
Purchase 3 of each Murray’s Yellow Drake #16, Murray’s Sulphur Dry #16, and Murray’s Professor Dry #14 for $21.95 Want to Order? [...]

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Spawning Smallmouth

June 16, 2009Harry
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Using Trout Tactics for Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast Part VIII

June 12, 2009May 29, 2022Jeff
Harry’s View on Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass tactics with dry flies from mid-May to mid-June. http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastviii.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download [...]

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Deals of the Week

June 12, 2009September 19, 2021Harry
Deal of the Week: Simms new Freestone Boot with Vibram StreamTread Sole which gives great stream traction while assuring that you will not [...]

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Old Tippet Material

June 12, 2009Harry
I don’t like to take a chance of loosing my largest fish of the year because a knot broke in my old tippet [...]

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Call for Help

June 12, 2009Harry
If you become badly hurt from a fall in many remote streams you may not be able to call out on your cell [...]

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Bass Podcast VIII–Smallmouth Dry Fly Tactics mid May through Mid June

June 11, 2009May 6, 2018Harry
Harry Murray’s view on Smallmouth Dry Fly Tactics mid May through Mid June http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastviii.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part VII

June 5, 2009January 4, 2023Jeff
Learning to fly fish for smallmouth bass can be as easy as using the same tactics you would use on the larger western [...]

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It Takes Courage

June 5, 2009Harry
My young fishing partner had just hooked his first large brown trout and he was in trouble. He hooked the trout on a [...]

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Smallmouth at Night

June 5, 2009Harry
Many large smallmouth bass feed heavily at night. This fishing can be very exciting and it is not as difficult as you suspect. [...]

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Bass Podcast VII–Smallmouth Streamer Tactics from mid May to mid June.

June 4, 2009May 6, 2018Harry
Harry’s discussion on Smallmouth Streamer Tactics from mid May to mid June. http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastvii.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Mayflies are still available

June 1, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
There are still a few mayflies available to the Brook Trout in the mountain streams throughout our area. These Mayflies hatch predominately late [...]

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Fly Fishing Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part VI

May 29, 2009January 4, 2023Jeff
Smallmouth Nymph Tactics from early April to mid May http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastvi.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Bass Podcast VI–Smallmouth Nymph Tactics from early April to mid May

May 28, 2009May 6, 2018Harry
Smallmouth Nymph Tactics from early April to mid May http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastvi.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Rain and the Rivers

May 27, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
The South Fork of the Shenandoah drainage received more rain than the North Fork drainage. The North Fork of the Shenandoah is still [...]

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Memorial Day thought..

May 25, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
While enjoying time on a river or with family; remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us free! God [...]

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Floating the North or South Fork

May 23, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
The water levels are great right now for floating just about anywhere on the North or South Fork of the Shenandoah. Fly fishing [...]

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When to Skate

May 22, 2009Harry
If you are on a smallmouth river in the middle of the day during the summer and see bass jumping into the air [...]

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Bass Fly

May 22, 2009Harry
If I could have only one smallmouth fly to use in all situations it would be the Murray’s Black Heavy Hellgrammite. Not only [...]

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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast Part V

May 22, 2009March 16, 2022Jeff
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 [...]

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Bass Podcast V–Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Streamer Tactics from early April until mid May

May 21, 2009May 6, 2018Harry
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 | [...]

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North and South Fork Muddy

May 17, 2009Harry
Both forks of the Shenandoah River drainages have received heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours. This rainfall has left both rivers unfishable [...]

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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast Part IV

May 16, 2009May 6, 2018Jeff
Reading a Smallmouth Bass River http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastiv.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Discolored Water

May 15, 2009Harry
As the smallmouth rivers begin to clear after a period of muddy water the fishing can be outstanding. How clear does the water [...]

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High Trout Streams

May 15, 2009Harry
The trout often adapt to the high water levels in the spring by moving out to the sides of the streams to feed. [...]

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Stream Report May 14, 2009

May 14, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
Harry Murray’s oral stream report for both trout and bass. streamreport051409 [...]

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Bass Podcast IV–Reading A Smallmouth River

May 14, 2009May 6, 2018Harry
Reading a Smallmouth Bass River http://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastiv.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Smallmouth Bass River Report

May 14, 2009July 31, 2016Harry
For those of you interested in Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing in Virginia, check out the Smallmouth Bass River Report from the Virginia Department [...]

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The Brookies are feeding and Mayflies are hatching

May 11, 2009February 28, 2017Harry
Great Fly Fishing awaits! The Brook Trout in the Blue Ridge Mountains are feeding like crazy! Expect to find a lot of hatching [...]

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Stream Report May 8, 2009

May 8, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
streamreport050809 [...]

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Know Your Stream

May 8, 2009Harry
On streams you fish several times a year and those you fish on annual trips year after year it is wise to make [...]

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Favorite Surface Bug

May 8, 2009Harry
If I could have only one surface bug for all of my bass fishing it would be the Murray’s Shenandoah Blue Popper. Why?? [...]

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Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part III

May 7, 2009March 16, 2022Jeff
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: [...]

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Bass Podcast Part III–Natural Food For Smallmouth Bass

May 7, 2009May 6, 2018Harry
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: [...]

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Stream Report for May 4, 2009

May 4, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
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Simple Popper Construction

May 1, 2009Harry
Hook: Mustad 33903, Thread: 3/0 Prewaxed Monocord, Body: Perfect Foam or Cork, Legs: White Rubber, Tail: Saddle Hackle Tips, Collar: Saddle Hackle, Paint: [...]

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Bug Color

May 1, 2009Harry
Years ago the saying was that any color bass bug was good as long as it was yellow. In the last 20 years [...]

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Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part II–Fly Fishing Equipment for Smallmouth Bass

April 30, 2009May 6, 2018Harry
We discuss Fly Fishing Equipment for Smallmouth Bass and the When, Where, Why and What’s that are involved in the decision making process. [...]

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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast Part II

April 30, 2009March 16, 2022Jeff
We discuss Fly Fishing Equipment for Smallmouth Bass and the When, Where, Why and What’s that are involved in the decision making process. [...]

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Stream Report 4-30-09

April 30, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
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 [...]

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What Knot?

April 24, 2009Harry
You need dependable knots but not a lot of them. Practice your knots at home then use the ones on the stream which [...]

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Which one is your favorite? #MurraysFlyShop #Hats Which one is your favorite? #MurraysFlyShop #Hats
stop by the fly shop or order at
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Ever wonder which sinking fly line you should be u Ever wonder which sinking fly line you should be using—and why? 🤔
Our latest blog breaks down sink rates, line styles, and when to use each one so you can get flies exactly where the fish are.
🎣 Understanding Sinking Fly Lines: Part One — now live.
https://blog.murraysflyshop.com/understanding-sinking-fly-fishing-lines-sink-rates-styles-and-when-to-use-them-part-one-of-two/
Any ideas what we are tying today at the fly shop? Any ideas what we are tying today at the fly shop??
Ice on the stream--fly vise at work!!
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Should I have one or two cups today?? First step t Should I have one or two cups today?? First step to fly tying--hot coffee!!
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Big foam day at Murray’s Fly Shop 🐜🪲🦗Today we’re Big foam day at Murray’s Fly Shop 🐜🪲🦗Today we’re at the vise tying up foam ants, beetles, and hopper patterns, featuring the Chernobyl Ant Fly Tying Kit and Triple Decker 5mm Stack Foam from Hareline. These patterns are easy to tie and effective on the stream.
Stock up by ordering at
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🎣 Spring 2026 Fly Fishing Schools at Murray’s Fly 🎣 Spring 2026 Fly Fishing Schools at Murray’s Fly Shop! 🌿Ready to chase beautiful native Brook Trout this spring? Join us at Murray’s Fly Shop for expert-led fly fishing schools designed to sharpen your skills and teach you the fundamentals on these small mountain streams. Spots are filling up--reserve yours today!Watch this to get inspired: https://vimeo.com/251852373?fl=pl&fe=sh📅 Spring 2026 — Spots are limited!
🎣Murray’s Nymph Fly Assortment has you covered whe 🎣Murray’s Nymph Fly Assortment has you covered when trout are feeding subsurface. This hand-selected set includes 12 of our most popular and proven nymph patterns—the flies we rely on season after season.✔️ 12 proven nymphs
✔️ Perfect for changing conditions
✔️ Trusted patterns that flat-out catch troutStock up now and spend more time catching, less time guessing. 🐟✨
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The #NorthForkoftheShenandoahRiver near #woodstock The #NorthForkoftheShenandoahRiver near #woodstockva #winter #shenandoahvalley #shenandoahcounty
Winter is the perfect time to think like a trout. Winter is the perfect time to think like a trout. 🐟
Our latest blog dives into The Aquatic Insects: How Many Calories Are They Worth? — a fascinating look at what trout really get from the bugs we imitate.
Great winter reading for anglers who like to fish smarter when spring rolls around.
📖 Read it now at  https://blog.murraysflyshop.com/the-aquatic-insects-how-many-calories-are-they-worth/
A winter wonderland on Big Stoney Creek behind the A winter wonderland on Big Stoney Creek behind the fly shop in #edinburgva There is a lot of hard water and more coming with the winter temps in the forecast. #virginia #shenandoahvalley #shenandoahcounty
❄️ Snow today = better trout tomorrow. 🎣 This wint ❄️ Snow today = better trout tomorrow. 🎣
This winter storm is doing exactly what our native brook trout streams need. Deep snowpack means a slow, steady spring melt—cooler water temps, higher dissolved oxygen, healthier flows, and happy fish all season long.In short: this snow is setting the table for an exceptional Spring fly fishing season on our native brook trout waters. 🌲🐟👉 Now registering for Fly Fishing Schools on the Mountain Trout Streams – Spring 2026
Learn to read water, match the hatch, and fish these pristine streams the right way
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/pages/mountain-trout-fly-fishing-school-in-george-washington-national-forestWinter’s work. Spring’s reward.
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☕️ Hot coffee, cold temps, and flies on the vise. ☕️ Hot coffee, cold temps, and flies on the vise.
While winter does its thing outside, we’re inside tying up some flies.
Can you guess which pattern we’re working on today? 👀🎣We’ve got plenty of fly-tying materials and complete kits available—both in the fly shop and online.
Start shopping today and keep those winter tying sessions rolling!
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Getting ready for Spring 2026 Fly Fishing Schools. Getting ready for Spring 2026 Fly Fishing Schools. Reserve your spot today at www.murraysflyshop.com
🚨 New Fly Tying Gear Alert! 🚨 We’ve just added 3D 🚨 New Fly Tying Gear Alert! 🚨
We’ve just added 3D Beads to the tying bench at the fly shop. These beads add incredible realism and depth to your flies, giving them that extra edge trout can’t resist.
Whether you’re experimenting with new patterns or upgrading old favorites, these beads are a game changer.Swing by shop and check them out! 🎣 or order online at
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Grab a hot cup of coffee and read the latest trout Grab a hot cup of coffee and read the latest trout stream fly fishing report for January 21, 2026 with recommended flies.
Read the report at
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/blogs/fishing-report/trout-streams-fly-fishing-report-january-20-2026
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❄️ Winter Trout, Meet Your Match ❄️ Cold water doe ❄️ Winter Trout, Meet Your Match ❄️
Cold water doesn’t mean cold action. Our Winter Trout Fly Assortment  is handpicked to target stocked trout when temps drop.🎣 Fish deeper. Drift slower. Hook more trout.
🛒 Grab your assortment in-store or online and stay tight-lining through the cold months.
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Take 15% OFF all nymphs at Murray’s Fly Shop—onlin Take 15% OFF all nymphs at Murray’s Fly Shop—online orders only!
Stock up now through 01/22/26.
Shop today: https://www.murraysflyshop.com/collections/nymphs
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Want to learn more about fly fishing? Our Mountain Want to learn more about fly fishing? Our Mountain Trout Schools for Spring 2026 are open for registration.  These are held on small native brook trout streams where a short delicate fly rod is just the key. Each school begins with a classroom presentation and then continues on the stream for a full day of learning.
Register today at
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/products/mountaintroutflyfishingschool
Get ready!! Time is running out to register. Murra Get ready!! Time is running out to register. Murray’s Fly Shop Deer Hair Bass Bug Fly Tying Class! 🪶🐟📅 January 31, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Murray’s Fly ShopLearn step-by-step techniques for tying classic deer hair bass bugs that push water, trigger explosive strikes, and hold up to hard-fighting bass. Perfect for anglers looking to level up their fly-tying skills.👉 Spots are limited—sign up now and tie bugs that bass can’t refuse!
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💥 Another Price Drop 💥 Simms Flyweight Vest Pack a 💥 Another Price Drop 💥
Simms Flyweight Vest Pack are even more affordable at Murray’s Fly Shop.
Limited sizes. Limited quantities. Great for fly anglers, hikers, and backpackers.
Stop in or shop now—these won’t last long.
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/products/simms-flyweight-vest-pack
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