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

(Updated: )Harry
Harry Murray’s view on Smallmouth Dry Fly Tactics mid May through Mid June https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastviii.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part VII

(Updated: )Jeff
Learning to fly fish for smallmouth bass can be as easy as using the same tactics you would use on the larger western [...]

It Takes Courage

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

Smallmouth at Night

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

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

(Updated: )Harry
Harry’s discussion on Smallmouth Streamer Tactics from mid May to mid June. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastvii.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

Mayflies are still available

(Updated: )Harry
There are still a few mayflies available to the Brook Trout in the mountain streams throughout our area. These Mayflies hatch predominately late [...]

Fly Fishing Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part VI

(Updated: )Jeff
Smallmouth Nymph Tactics from early April to mid May https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastvi.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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

(Updated: )Harry
Smallmouth Nymph Tactics from early April to mid May https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastvi.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

Rain and the Rivers

(Updated: )Harry
The South Fork of the Shenandoah drainage received more rain than the North Fork drainage. The North Fork of the Shenandoah is still [...]

Memorial Day thought..

(Updated: )Harry
While enjoying time on a river or with family; remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us free! God [...]

Floating the North or South Fork

(Updated: )Harry
The water levels are great right now for floating just about anywhere on the North or South Fork of the Shenandoah. Fly fishing [...]

Bass Fly

Harry
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

(Updated: )Jeff
Listen to Harry Murray’s discussion on fly fishing for smallmouth bass with streamers from early April to late May. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastV.mp3Podcast: Play in new [...]

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

(Updated: )Harry
Harry’s discussion on Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Streamer Tactics from early April until mid May. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastV.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | [...]

North and South Fork Muddy

Harry
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

(Updated: )Jeff
Reading a Smallmouth Bass River https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastiv.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

Discolored Water

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

Stream Report May 14, 2009

(Updated: )Harry
Harry Murray’s oral stream report for both trout and bass. streamreport051409 [...]

Bass Podcast IV–Reading A Smallmouth River

(Updated: )Harry
Reading a Smallmouth Bass River https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastiv.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

Smallmouth Bass River Report

(Updated: )Harry
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

(Updated: )Harry
Great Fly Fishing awaits! The Brook Trout in the Blue Ridge Mountains are feeding like crazy! Expect to find a lot of hatching [...]

Favorite Surface Bug

Harry
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

(Updated: )Jeff
Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass is intricately connected to the available food supply. Here we discuss the Natural Food For Smallmouth Bass. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastIII.mp3Podcast: [...]

Bass Podcast Part III–Natural Food For Smallmouth Bass

(Updated: )Harry
Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass is intricately connected to the available food supply. Here we discuss the Natural Food For Smallmouth Bass. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastIII.mp3Podcast: [...]

Simple Popper Construction

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

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

(Updated: )Harry
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

(Updated: )Jeff
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

(Updated: )Harry
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 [...]

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

(Updated: )Harry
Why Fly Fish for Smallmouth Bass? https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///BassPodcastI.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part I

(Updated: )Jeff
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

(Updated: )Harry
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

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

Deep Flies

Harry
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

Harry
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

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

Fly Fishing Report

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

Right or Left Hand?

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

Feathers

Harry
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

Harry
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

(Updated: )Harry
Harry demonstrates a very effective technique for getting your fly rod apart when the ferrules are just a little too tight after fly [...]