Early Season Nymphs for Trout
Many anglers get the urge to go trout fishing in February-March even though the streams are cold. Serious anglers realize they will get
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Winter Fly Fishing
Winter fly fishing for trout is tough but not impossible. I am talking about the brook trout fishing and not the stocked trout
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Waders
Often this is the time of year that I like to check my waders. A friend of mine used to say, “There are
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Monthly E-Newsletter
Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter delivered to your inbox on or about the first of each month. We discuss timely fishing information on
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Fly Fishing Podcast – Winter Fishing
If you don’t mind the icy edges and cold temperatures then fly fishing in the winter can be productive. The VA DWR continues
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Mountain Trout Fly Fishing Guide
We created this video to give anglers, both experienced and aspiring, an overview of Fly Fishing for native Brook Trout in the small
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Fly Fishing in December
Since there is not much fly fishing going on in December except on the stocked trout streams and delayed harvest areas, let’s take
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November Fly Fishing Podcast
Fly fishing in November on the little olive mayflies can be exciting. One cold day while standing beside the Letort, Vince Marinaro, reminded
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Murray’s Olive Marauder
If I could choose only one fly to have in my fly box, what would it be? The Murray’s Olive Marauder. I have
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Fly Fishing in the Fall for Stocked Trout
In Virginia, fly fishing in the fall is always a favorite among the stocked trout fisherman. The Virginia DWR will start stocking rainbows
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Fly Fishing in October
Fly fishing in October can provide some excellent fishing on the delayed harvest streams. The VA DWR starts stocking again on October 1
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Murray’s Sculpin Marauder
I designed the Sculpin Marauder as a big fly to catch the large smallmouth bass that feed heavily on the sculpin minnows. Sculpin
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Fly Fishing in the Fall for Bass
Streamers are very effective for fly fishing in the fall. How late into the season this action will last depends upon
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Murray’s Stonecat Streamer
This stonecat streamer not only looks like the real minnow but when we swim it along the stream bottom it “acts” like the
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Deer Hair Bugs
The late H.G. Tapply, one of my angling heroes, got me into fishing deer hair bass bugs. When the rivers get low and
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Mr. Rapidan Skater
The Mr. Rapidan Skater is very effective in two entirely different situations. First it is a great match for the Hexagenia mayflies. When
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Scott Wave Fly Rods
Scott Fly Rod has introduced a new series of mid-priced fly rods for a broad variety of saltwater and freshwater uses. Scott Wave
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Fly Fishing Report- September 2022
The brown autumn sedge can provide some wonderful fly fishing in September. This is a caddis hatch in the fall with the emergence
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Fly Fishing with a Murray’s Chartreuse Marauder
The Murray’s Marauder has always been a favorite of mine, not only for the smallmouth bass but also trout in the West. Even
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Murray’s Blue Dragon Deer Hair Bugs
I have great success with these deer hair bugs for smallmouth when the streams get low. Mainly in part because with these surface
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Fishing to Rising Bass
Standing in the middle of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, I heard a commotion downstream. Looking downstream, I discovered that there
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Fishing with Deer Hair Bass Bugs
H.G. Tapply was one of the most accomplished anglers in the country. His deer hair bass bugs, I believe, is a perfect example
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Fly Fishing with a Crayfish
While fishing in the Shenandoah River for smallmouth bass, I am amazed at how many crayfish there are. Fly fishing with a crayfish
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Fly Fishing in August
I try to do as much fly fishing on the native brook trout streams throughout the summer as I can. By this time
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Fly Fishing in July
Many people like to hike, camp, and do a little fly fishing in the Shenandoah National Park during the summer. The little yellow
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Smallmouth Bass Minnow Matching Tactics
By matching the minnows the smallmouth bass feed upon, you can get some excellent fly fishing. For many years serious trout anglers have
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Murray’s Euro Nymph Leaders with Ring
We have designed two Euro Nymphing Leaders to cover the type of fishing most often encountered in our region. Both leaders come with
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Fly Fishing with Ants and Beetles
When I am fly fishing for trout in the summer months on the native brook trout there are two fly patterns I have
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Rigging Multiple Flies for Smallmouth Bass
Two nymph rigs, dry – dropper rigs, streamer – nymph rigs, tandem rigs, two fly setup, three fly rigs. Whatever you call a
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Fly Fishing for Trout and Bass in June
June is a wonderful month for fly fishing in the native brook trout streams and the smallmouth bass rivers. The Sulphur mayfly hatch
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Freedom comes with a price
We wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day. Take a moment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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60th Anniversary Hats
We just received our order of 60th Anniversary hats. These hats are available now (5/13/22), supplies are limited to the inventory on hand.
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Fly Fishing in May
Fly fishing in May is wonderful whether you plan to fish the native brook trout streams or the smallmouth rivers. There are many
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Murray’s Fly Shop 60th Anniversary
In 1962 I opened my pharmacy right out of college and in the back corner of the building started Murray’s Fly Shop. I
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Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass with Harry Murray
Our Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass DVD is now available as a digital download. Click below to purchase your download. (This is a
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Fly Fishing for Trout with Harry Murray
After many requests, we have moved into the digital age with our “Fly Fishing for Trout with Harry Murray” video. This is the
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Fly Fishing in April
Fly fishing in April on the native brook trout streams is excellent. This month is prime time as far as hatches, water levels,
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Trout Streams in the Shenandoah National Park
About 4 times a year in the winter months I conduct an in-person workshop on Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park where
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March Fly Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park
By now most are us are getting cabin fever after a long winter and just want to experience some March fly fishing. The
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Mayfly Hatches in March
Early in March the Epeorus pleuralis mayfly nymphs are reaching full size. By fishing the Mr. Rapidan Bead Head Nymph upstream dead drift
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Fly Fishing the Stocked Trout Streams
The delayed harvest and large stocked trout stream are providing some excellent fly fishing with nymphs. You will probably catch most of your
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Fly Fishing Podcast
Fly Fishing for Trout Recent rains have increased the levels and flushed many nymphs from the riffles, providing some excellent fly fishing. The
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Fly Fishing Podcast for December
The delayed harvest trout streams are providing some good fly fishing below the springs. These springs are easy to locate by the rich
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Fly Fishing in Virginia in November
Let’s discuss the fly fishing in Virginia on the stocked trout streams and smallmouth bass rivers. The Virginia DWR has been stocking streams
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October Fly Fishing in Virginia
October fly fishing on the delayed harvest areas for stocked trout can be very rewarding. The Virginia DWR will be stocking large rainbows
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Fly Fishing in September
Fly fishing in September can be excellent on the smallmouth bass streams. This is the time of year the Hexagenia hatch occurs. As
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The Hexagenia Hatch
This Hexagenia was on the back window of the fly shop overlooking Big Stoney Creek yesterday. I don’t normally see them this early
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Fly Fishing in August
Trout Fly Fishing in the Mountain Trout Streams The fly fishing on the mountain trout streams can be tough but not impossible in
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Fly Fishing in July Podcast
Let’s discuss the different fly fishing options you can expect for the month of July. In the mountain trout streams, there are many
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