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March Brown Mayfly - Stenonema Vicarium found in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia

March Brown Mayfly Hatch: Brook Trout Fishing in the Appalachian & Allegheny Mountains

Harry Murray casting a popping bug fly fishing for smallmouth bass near Murray's Fly Shop in Edinburg, VA

What Is the Purpose of Fly Fishing Leaders? (Complete Beginner’s Guide)

Murray's Fly Shop Fluorocarbon Leader Building Kit

Murray’s Fly Shop Leader Building Kits – Knotted Compound Tapered Leaders

Close-up of a wild native Brook Trout being released with a soft hackle caddis emerger hooked in the jaw.

Best Caddis Patterns for Trout

Trillium Flowers along a brook trout streams in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia

The “Up and Down” Rollercoaster of Spring Temperatures: Trout & Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips

Scott F2 fly rod was used to catch this native brook trout on a blue ridge mountain stream near Washington, DC
March Fly Fishing: Appalachian Brook Trout, Smallmouth & Spring Hatches
Fly Fishing Podcast
Fly Fishing Podcast–January 2026

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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Trout Podcast Part IV

January 3, 2009March 16, 2022Jeff
Fly Fishing for Trout in Small Streams and the tactics from early March to mid April https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/TroutPodcastPartIV.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download [...]

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Trout Podcast Part III

January 3, 2009February 19, 2026Jeff
Spotting Trout while fly fishing can be beneficial and a significant advantage under the right circumstances. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/TroutPodcastPartIII.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download [...]

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Fly Fishing for Trout Podcast Part II

January 3, 2009February 19, 2026Jeff
This Fly Fishing for Trout Podcast is about reading the water for various size trout fishing streams. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/TroutPodcastPartII.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | [...]

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Trout Podcast Part I

January 3, 2009May 6, 2018Jeff
A discussion on Fly Fishing for Trout on small to medium size streams throughout North America. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/TroutPodcastPartI.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download [...]

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Trout Podcast Part VIII–Fly Fishing Small Streams from June to September

January 3, 2009February 19, 2026Harry
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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Happy New Year!!

January 1, 2009Harry
Hello Anglers, I want to wish everyone a wonderful New Year with good health, friendship and lots of fishing! 2009 bring with it [...]

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Trout Podcast Part VII – 12/27/08–Fly Fishing medium size streams in the mid-Atlantic from mid April to June

December 27, 2008February 19, 2026Harry
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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Survival

December 26, 2008Harry
After you land that large trout handle him gently so he will survive. Hold him securely but gently with both hands as you [...]

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Merry Christmas

December 25, 2008Harry
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Murray’s Fly Shop. My Very Best, Harry [...]

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Old Style Retrieve

December 23, 2008Harry
There is still a place in fly fishing for the hand twist and figure eight line retrieve that was popular many years ago. [...]

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Trout Podcast Part VI – 12/20/08–Fishing Small Streams mid April to June

December 23, 2008February 19, 2026Harry
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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Reel Drag

December 19, 2008Harry
When I’m fishing for reds and bonefish I want a reel drag that will tighten down enough to slow the fish just short [...]

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Mending the Line

December 16, 2008Harry
Mending is a great technique for correcting how the current pulls your line and leader as it drifts in the stream because this [...]

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Trout Podcast Part V – 12/13/08–Tactics for Fly Fishing Trout in medium size streams from early March to mid April

December 13, 2008May 6, 2018Harry
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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Rod Length?

December 12, 2008Harry
The overhead cover and the drag control needed are the two most important length factors to consider when selecting a new fly rod. [...]

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Lots of Knots?

December 9, 2008Harry
One should know all of the knots needed to rig your reel from the spool all the way down to the fly. There [...]

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Trout Podcast Part IV – 12-6-08–Fly Fishing for Trout in Small Streams and the tactics from early March to mid April

December 6, 2008May 6, 2018Harry
Fly Fishing for Trout in Small Streams and the tactics from early March to mid April https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///TroutPodcastPartIV.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download [...]

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Wrong Direction

December 5, 2008Harry
When you are floating a smallmouth river the bass will often surprise you by holding where you least expect to find them. Shoot [...]

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Web Search

December 2, 2008Harry
An easy way to discover just what is hatching is to check the spider webs along the streams. This is especially helpful when [...]

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Trout Podcast Part III – 11/29/08–Spotting Trout

November 29, 2008May 6, 2018Harry
Spotting Trout while fly fishing can be beneficial and a significant advantage under the right circumstances. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///TroutPodcastPartIII.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download [...]

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Fly Fishing for Trout Podcast Part II–Reading a Mountain Trout Stream

November 22, 2008May 6, 2018Harry
Fly Fishing for Trout Podcast Part II–Reading a Mountain Trout Stream. This Fly Fishing for Trout Podcast is about reading the water for [...]

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Black Friday Sale!!!!

November 21, 2008Harry
Check out our Black Friday Sale!!! Savings up to 20% plus special discounts on Flies. [...]

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Brooks In The Round

November 21, 2008Harry
When you are designing a new nymph reflect on the advice of past masters. My friend and tutor the late Charlie Brooks insisted [...]

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Does the Color of Clothing Affect Your Angling Success?

November 18, 2008Harry
From the time fish were fingerlings they learned to flee predators coming at them from above. I’ve seen both snakes and birds capture [...]

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Trout Podcast Part I – 11/15/08–Fly Fishing for Trout on small to medium size streams throughout North America

November 15, 2008May 6, 2018Harry
A discussion on Fly Fishing for Trout on small to medium size streams throughout North America. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/TroutPodcastPartI.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download [...]

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Smallmouth Lines

November 14, 2008Harry
I use 3 different fly lines for my smallmouth bass fishing. The weight forward floating bass bug taper line covers 80% of my [...]

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How Deep & How Slow?

November 11, 2008Harry
In the fall when the smallmouth rivers get cool many of the largest fish head for the deepest water they can find within [...]

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Stream Report 11/11/08

November 11, 2008March 5, 2017Harry
Virginia Shenandoah Valley Stream Report 11/11/08 https://blog.murraysflyshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/nov-11-2008-report.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Net or Not?

November 7, 2008Harry
In almost every case you can land your fish quicker and stress them less if you use a good small mesh soft landing [...]

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2009 Fly Fishing School Dates

November 6, 2008February 13, 2016Harry
We have had a lot of requests for the dates of our 2009 On The Stream Fly Fishing Schools so, here are the [...]

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Where Is the Trout Feeding?

October 31, 2008Harry
Evaluate the currents, the protected holding areas in the stream and the natural foods. The largest trout select feeding stations which will enable [...]

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Fall Trout Fishing Podcast Part I

October 25, 2008February 1, 2013Harry
https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///TroutPodcastPartI.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS [...]

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Hop A Hopper

October 24, 2008Harry
When you are fishing a grasshopper pattern experiment with the fly-action. In some cases a dead drift is most productive while at other [...]

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Give Him the Butt

October 21, 2008Harry
When you hook a large hot fish don’t try to subdue him quickly by sticking your rod tip in the air and leaning [...]

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Brook In The Round

October 20, 2008Harry
When you are designing a new nymph reflect on the advice of past masters. My friend and tutor the late Charlie Brooks insisted [...]

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What’s He Feeding On?

October 16, 2008Harry
You see trout swirling and jumping all over the stream but they will not take any dry you show them. What’s wrong? These [...]

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Olives or Midges

October 9, 2008February 13, 2016Harry
In the winter you spot trout rising to feed on the surface. The insects are very small but you finally catch one so [...]

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New Leader Building Kits available at the fly shop New Leader Building Kits available at the fly shop.  Learn more about our hand tied knotted leaders and building kits by reading our latest blog.
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Caddis hatches can make or break your day on the w Caddis hatches can make or break your day on the water. Make sure you’re fishing the right patterns at the right time.
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Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report for April 8, 2026 Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report for April 8, 2026 with recommended flies. Fly Fishing Schools for Summer 2026
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Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report for April 8, 2026 Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report for April 8, 2026 with recommended flies--Learn to Fly Fish in our Schools.
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Spring is one of the most exciting—and unpredictab Spring is one of the most exciting—and unpredictable—seasons for anglers. The “up and down” rollercoaster of temperatures can make trout and smallmouth bass behavior highly variable from day to day. Understanding how these temperature swings affect fish activity is key to consistently catching fish in rivers, streams, and lakes across the Mid-Atlantic.
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The Blue Quills are hatching and the native brook The Blue Quills are hatching and the native brook trout are taking advantage.  Learn more about this hatch with matching flies on our blog at
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We only have a few openings left in our Mountain T We only have a few openings left in our Mountain Trout Fly Fishing School on April 13, 2026. Learn more about brook trout fly fishing on small streams.
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For your weekend read--Fly Fishing the Quill Gordo For your weekend read--Fly Fishing the Quill Gordon Hatch for native brook trout blog is LIVE on our website at
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Smallmouth Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report for Apr Smallmouth Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report for April 1, 2026 is LIVE.
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Fly Fishing Stream Report for Stocked Trout and Na Fly Fishing Stream Report for Stocked Trout and Native Brook Trout is live for April 1, 2026.
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Get On The Native Brook Trout Streams!! Quill Gord Get On The Native Brook Trout Streams!! Quill Gordons are out--The Trout are Ready!! More hatches to occur this month.
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An article on How To Fish Caddis Emerger Patterns An article on How To Fish Caddis Emerger Patterns just landed on our blog page.
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