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The original Murray’s Hellgrammite fly pattern for smallmouth bass and trout, featuring ostrich herl for lifelike undulating underwater movement.

The Evolution of Murray’s Hellgrammite: From Riverbed to Vise

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

A rainbow trout is being held by an angler in the water with a nymph in it's mouth.

Winter Nymph Fishing Strategies – Part Two: Direct Contact Nymphing

High Stick Nymphing dead drift fishing on a small mountain trout stream on the George Washington National Forest

Winter Trout Feeding Behavior: Biology, Metabolism, and Angling Strategy

Shown in the picture are several fly fishing reels with various sinking lines on the all sitting in a fly fishing pack

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

Fly Fishing Podcast
Fly Fishing Podcast–January 2026
Fly Fishing in December Podcast at Murray's Fly Shop
Fly Fishing in December Podcast

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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Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part I–Intro–Why Fly Fish for Smallmouth Bass?

April 23, 2009May 6, 2018Harry
Why Fly Fish for Smallmouth Bass? https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///BassPodcastI.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part I

April 23, 2009March 16, 2022Jeff
Listen to Harry Murray discuss the beginning of a series of podcasts on smallmouth bass fly fishing. He is going to discuss the [...]

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Hatching Mayflies – Aquatic Insects

April 23, 2009February 13, 2016Harry
Blue Quills, a few Quill Gordons and a few March Browns are coming off on different areas of the Mountain Brook Trout Streams. [...]

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Stream Report 4/18/09

April 18, 2009February 1, 2013Harry
Virginia Fly Fishing Report for April 18, 2009. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///streamreport041809.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Deep Flies

April 17, 2009Harry
If you have trouble getting your nymphs and streamers down deeply even with a moderately fast sinking tip line and a sinking head [...]

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Color and Size Mayflies

April 17, 2009Harry
If you don’t know what dry fly to start the day with keep in mind that from spring to fall they run from [...]

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Watch the Wildflowers

April 13, 2009Harry
Year after year the aquatic insects emerge from the streams at the times specific wildflowers bloom. You can use this information to help [...]

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Mayfly Match

April 13, 2009Harry
If I had one trout dry fly to use during all of the mayfly hatches it would be the Mr. Rapidan Dry Fly [...]

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Fly Fishing Report

April 12, 2009April 12, 2009Harry
Shenandoah River and Shenandoah National Park Fly Fishing Report https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///FFReport41009.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Go Natural

April 3, 2009Harry
I had tried a dozen different trico patterns on a big brown that was rising regularly on the hatch and he would not [...]

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Right or Left Hand?

April 3, 2009Harry
During windy conditions there are many special casting techniques you can use to beat the wind that work reasonably well. However, with crossing [...]

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Feathers

March 27, 2009Harry
The speckled Indian Hen Back is my favorite material for hackling most small nymphs. It has a lively look and pulsates naturally in [...]

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Cautious Approach

March 27, 2009Harry
Go to your hands and knees for smallmouth fishing? In the low clear water late in the summer it can help you catch [...]

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“Unstick” The Stuck Ferrules on your Fly Rod

March 21, 2009March 21, 2009Harry
Harry demonstrates a very effective technique for getting your fly rod apart when the ferrules are just a little too tight after fly [...]

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Spring Fever

March 20, 2009Harry
In early March I cannot wait any longer. I just have to try the smallmouth bass. My best success has been by fishing [...]

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Nature’s Timeing

March 20, 2009Harry
The emergence of Aquatic Insects and the blooming of the beautiful wild flowers often coincide. For example the Quill Gordons start hatching when [...]

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Rod Care Tips

March 14, 2009Harry
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Bump

March 13, 2009Harry
Was that bump as your nymph drifted through that deep pool a strike or did your nymph hit a rock on the stream [...]

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Night Smallmouth Angling

March 13, 2009Harry
Sure you can fish at night for smallmouth bass and you just might catch the largest fish of the year. Tips: Fish water [...]

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The Most Misunderstood Item

March 6, 2009Harry
Leaders are the most misunderstood item in our tackle. This is unfortunate because even if every other piece of you tackle, (the rod, [...]

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Think

March 6, 2009Harry
In order to improve your angling skills be observant when you are on the stream and try to learn something new each day. [...]

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Trout Podcast Part XI–Fishing Medium to Large Streams from early September to December

March 5, 2009May 6, 2018Harry
Fishing Medium to Large Streams from early September to the end of the year https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///TroutPodcastPartXI.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: [...]

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Trout Fishing Podcast Part XI

March 5, 2009March 16, 2022Jeff
Fishing Medium to Large Streams from early September to the end of the year https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/TroutPodcastPartXI.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: [...]

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Strong Bugs

February 27, 2009Harry
Stop breaking the thread when you are tying deer hair bass bugs by using Kevlar Thread. This also produces strong, durable bugs which [...]

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What’s A Pretty Fly?

February 27, 2009Harry
Ask the fish. His is the only opinion which counts. [...]

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Trout Fishing Podcast Part X

February 20, 2009March 16, 2022Jeff
Fishing Small Streams from early September to the end of the year https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/TroutPodcastPartX.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Save Money on Hackle

February 20, 2009Harry
When you are tying big bass dry flies, such as the Mr. Rapidan Skater size 8, use a Metz Saddle Grade 1 rather [...]

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Trout Podcast X 2-19-09–Fishing Small Streams from early September to December

February 19, 2009May 6, 2018Harry
Fishing Small Streams from early September to the end of the year https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///TroutPodcastPartX.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Trout Podcast Part IX 2-12-09–Fishing Medium Streams from June to September

February 13, 2009May 6, 2018Harry
Fishing Medium Streams from June to September https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///TroutPodcastPartIX.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Trout Fishing Podcast Part IX

February 12, 2009March 16, 2022Jeff
Fishing Medium Streams from June to September https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/TroutPodcastPartIX.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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February Thaw Trout Fishing Report 2/7/2009

February 6, 2009January 28, 2018Jeff
Sideline cabin fever!  A promise of beautiful weather this weekend will bring about smiles from anglers throughout the mid Atlantic! https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/QuickStreamRpt.mp3Podcast: Play in [...]

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The February Thaw (A Quick Stream Report)

February 6, 2009February 1, 2013Harry
https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///QuickStreamRpt.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Slim Dry Flies

February 6, 2009Harry
When you are tying small dry flies apply the dubbing very thinly to the thread. This produces a very delicate natural-looking dry fly [...]

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Early Riser

January 30, 2009Harry
You are fishing a meadow trout stream early in the morning and you want to catch a big trout so you plan to [...]

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Stream Notes

January 23, 2009Harry
Stream notes can help you on future trips, bring back memories of great trips and help you avoid wasted time on future trips. [...]

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Ice

January 16, 2009Harry
You can prevent your rod guides from collecting ice in cold weather, up to a point. The reason ice forms on your guides [...]

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Fly Fishing Spring Creeks in the Fall Part 2

January 15, 2009January 15, 2009Harry
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Knee Replacement

January 14, 2009Harry
Harry is home, recovering and doing well. Thank you to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. If everything goes well, Harry will be [...]

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PodCasts on iTunes

January 9, 2009January 28, 2018Harry
Many of you have had problems downloading our PodCasts from iTunes. After a bit of researching the problem we determined that a recent [...]

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Secure Whip Finish

January 9, 2009Harry
Always cut your tying thread after completing a whip finish. Never pull the tying thread to break it off because it may break [...]

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Fly Fishing Spring Creeks in the Fall Part 1

January 8, 2009January 8, 2009Harry
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Knee Surgery

January 7, 2009Harry
Harry is resting in his hospital room after a successful knee replacement yesterday. Thank you to everyone for your support and prayers. [...]

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Trout Podcast Part VIII

January 3, 2009May 6, 2018Jeff
Fly Fishing Small Streams from June to September https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/TroutPodcastPartVIII.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Trout Podcast Part VII

January 3, 2009March 16, 2022Jeff
Fly Fishing medium size streams in the mid-Atlantic from mid April to June https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/TroutPodcastPartVII.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Trout Podcast Part VI

January 3, 2009March 16, 2022Jeff
Fishing Small Streams mid April to June https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/TroutPodcastPartVI.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Trout Podcast Part V

January 3, 2009March 16, 2022Jeff
Tactics for Fly Fishing Trout in medium size streams from early March to mid April https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/TroutPodcastPartV.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | [...]

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