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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 [...]

What’s A Pretty Fly?

February 27, 2009Harry

Ask the fish. His is the only opinion which counts. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 | [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 | [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Merry Christmas

December 25, 2008Harry

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

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 | [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

November 29, 2008 (Updated: May 6, 2018)Harry

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 [...]