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The Shenandoah River is shown with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background. There are multi colored leaves on the water and the trees along the banks are full of their fall foliage.

October Fly Fishing Report: Low Water Conditions on the Shenandoah Valley Trout Streams and Rivers

Murray's Strymph Flies Shown on a piece of driftwood.

Fly Tying Instructions for the Murray’s Strymph

Murray's Strymph Flies Shown on a piece of driftwood.

Murray’s Strymphs – The crossbreed of Nymph and Streamer | Murray’s Fly Shop

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September Virginia Fly Fishing: Mountain Brook Trout & River Smallmouth Bass

Podcast with Virginia DWR Officer Jackson Dierberg

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Two anglers fly fishing in a blue raft with green trees in the background and the Shenandoah River in the foreground
September Virginia Fly Fishing: Mountain Brook Trout & River Smallmouth Bass
Podcast with Virginia DWR Officer Jackson Dierberg
Murray’s Fly Shop Podcast with special guest Jackson Dierberg from Virginia DWR

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, 2009 (Updated: May 6, 2018)Harry
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, 2009 (Updated: March 16, 2022)Jeff
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, 2009 (Updated: March 16, 2022)Jeff
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, 2009 (Updated: May 6, 2018)Harry
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, 2009 (Updated: May 6, 2018)Harry
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, 2009 (Updated: March 16, 2022)Jeff
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, 2009 (Updated: January 28, 2018)Jeff
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, 2009 (Updated: February 1, 2013)Harry
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, 2009 (Updated: January 15, 2009)Harry
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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, 2009 (Updated: January 28, 2018)Harry
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, 2009 (Updated: January 8, 2009)Harry
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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, 2009 (Updated: May 6, 2018)Jeff
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, 2009 (Updated: March 16, 2022)Jeff
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, 2009 (Updated: March 16, 2022)Jeff
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, 2009 (Updated: March 16, 2022)Jeff
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, 2009 (Updated: March 16, 2022)Jeff
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, 2009 (Updated: February 19, 2026)Jeff
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, 2009 (Updated: February 19, 2026)Jeff
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, 2009 (Updated: May 6, 2018)Jeff
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, 2009 (Updated: February 19, 2026)Harry
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, 2008 (Updated: February 19, 2026)Harry
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, 2008 (Updated: February 19, 2026)Harry
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, 2008 (Updated: May 6, 2018)Harry
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, 2008 (Updated: May 6, 2018)Harry
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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The North and South Fork of the #ShenandoahRiver a The North and South Fork of the #ShenandoahRiver are both too high and muddy for good fishing right now. The areas above #LurayVA will be fishable in a day or two. The North Fork will be fishable upstream of #MtJacksonVA in two to three days. #flyfishva #shenandoahvalley
NEW PRODUCT ALERT! Murray's Bass Graphic T-shirt i NEW PRODUCT ALERT! Murray's Bass Graphic T-shirt is in stock. Grab yours at www.murraysflyshop.com
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Fly Fishing Schools and Guide Trips--currently boo Fly Fishing Schools and Guide Trips--currently booking for Spring 2027
It's Wader Season and we have a variety of chest h It's Wader Season and we have a variety of chest high waders to meet your needs. Stop by the fly shop or shop online at
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Fall Trout Stocking Season is Here! 🎣 With cooler Fall Trout Stocking Season is Here! 🎣With cooler temperatures,  fall trout season is officially kicking off.
Murray's October Stocked Trout Fly Special --This hand picked 14-fly assortment covers all your bases—from dry flies and terrestrials  to nymphs and streamers for all water conditions.
Shop at
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/products/october-stocked-trout-fly-special
🍂 October Fly Fishing Report & Podcast is live! 🎣 🍂 October Fly Fishing Report & Podcast is live! 🎣We’re breaking down low water conditions across the Shenandoah Valley and what to expect this month on stocked trout streams, bass rivers, and mountain brook trout streams.🎧 Catch the latest episode and get the full report here:
Link in the bio to our blog page
As water temperatures cool down in October, trophy As water temperatures cool down in October, trophy smallmouth bass start feeding aggressively all day long. Make the most of autumn fly fishing with the October Bass Fly Special!This hand picked 10-fly assortment includes proven streamers, nymphs, and topwater options. #SmallmouthBass #FlyFishing #MurraysFlyShop
Shop the special at
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The stocking program has started. See the latest r The stocking program has started. See the latest report with recommended flies at
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/blogs/fishing-report/stocked-trout-streams-fly-fishing-report-october-1-2026
Cooler weather often brings the bigger bass of the Cooler weather often brings the bigger bass of the season. Plus, the VA DWR starts stocking rainbows and browns in streams throughout October. Check out our website for the latest recommended flies and fly specials along with info on Murray's Fly Casting 101 Class.  #FallFlyFishing #SmallmouthBass #StockedTrout
Learn more at https://www.murraysflyshop.com/collections/monthly-fly-fishing-specials
🎣 Fall trout stocking is officially here! 🍂 Octob 🎣 Fall trout stocking is officially here! 🍂October kicks off the Virginia DWR stocking season! Over the next few months, local streams will be stocked with rainbow and brown trout.Before you hit the water, double-check that your freshwater, trout, and National Forest licenses are current. Need to renew or get squared away? Stop by the shop and we’ll get you set up in no time!
Visit us at 121 S. Main St., Edinburg VA 22824
We've added to our USED Fly Rod Selection. 9ft 6-w We've added to our USED Fly Rod Selection. 9ft 6-weight fly rods just added.  Stop by the fly shop and check them out.
Visit us at 121 S Main St, Edinburg VA 22824
For the first time, Virginia is celebrating Fall F For the first time, Virginia is celebrating Fall Free Fishing Days September 25–27, 2026! 🍂🎣
For three days, no fishing licenses of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing in both fresh and saltwater. Facilities use permits will also not be required, making it even easier to grab your gear, bring along family or friends, and spend a fall day on the water. Whether you’re a longtime angler or have someone in your life who has never cast a line, this is a great weekend to get outside together.Stop by our fly shop and stock up on recommended flies before heading to the streams.
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Do you know what a Strymph is? Read our latest blo Do you know what a Strymph is? Read our latest blog on the Murray's Strymph and how it came about. This is one of our favorite flies not only for the smallmouth but also for the rainbows and browns.
Read the blog at
https://blog.murraysflyshop.com/murrays-strymphs-the-crossbreed-of-nymph-and-streamer-murrays-fly-shop/
Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report for the native br Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report for the native brook trout streams - September 23, 2026. See what flies are recommended along with complete fly rod and reel outfits.
See the report at
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/blogs/fishing-report/trout-streams-fly-fishing-report-september-23-2026
Smallmouth Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report for Sep Smallmouth Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report for September 23, 2026 is now posted on our website. See the recommended flies and gear along wtih stream conditions.
See the report at
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/blogs/fishing-report/smallmouth-bass-streams-fly-fishing-report-september-23-2026
🎣 End of Summer Sale at Murray's Fly Shop! 🎣 We’r 🎣 End of Summer Sale at Murray's Fly Shop! 🎣We’re stocking up the closeout list and just marked down even more of our fly selection to great sale prices. Don't head out on the water without topping off your fly box first!🛒 Stop by the shop or check out the closeout section online before they’re gone.
Click on the link in the bio for the sale items!
Fall Classes, Closeout Deals & Spring 2027 Schools Fall Classes, Closeout Deals & Spring 2027 Schools Are Here!Looking to sharpen your fly fishing skills or snag some great gear discounts? Here’s what’s happening at Murray’s Fly Shop:🛒 Closeout & Discontinued Sale: New items are added regularly!
🎓 Upcoming Fall Workshops:
• Fly Casting & Rigging 101 (Nov 14 & Dec 12)
• Fly Tying Classes
• SNP Native Brook Trout Fishing 101 with Jeff Murray (Nov 21 & Jan 16)
🏔️ Spring 2027 Fly Fishing Schools
More info available at www.murraysflyshop.com
Whether you're picking up a fly rod for the first Whether you're picking up a fly rod for the first time or looking to sharpen your technique, our Fly Casting Class 101 at Murray's Fly Shop in Edinburg, VA is designed to build your skills and confidence on the water!In this hands-on, 2-hour session, our experienced instructors will guide you through:Basic casting mechanics, roll casts, curve casts, and shooting lineProper fly rod & reel rigging, line selection, and essential knot tyingSmall group instruction on our casting lawn + shop demonstration📍 Location: Murray's Fly Shop – Edinburg, VA⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM  on November 14 & December 12, 2026🎟️ Cost: $35 per person🎒 Equipment: All gear provided (or feel free to bring your own setup!)Spaces are limited to keep class sizes small for personalized instruction. Reserve your spot today!
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The Edinburg Ole Time Festival is this weekend Sep The Edinburg Ole Time Festival is this weekend September 18-20.  While in town for the festival, stop by and see us at the fly shop.  We are open on Saturday 9-3. Parking on main street is limited during the parade hours.
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