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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Fly Fishing with the Murray’s Magnum Streamers
Many years ago I felt the need for a heavy bass streamer that not only matched the naturals the bass feed upon but
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Fly Fishing Minnow & Crayfish Patterns
Harry Murray discusses the techniques and tactics he likes to use when he is fly fishing for Smallmouth Bass with Crayfish and Streamers.
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Fly Fishing the Shenandoah Popper Series
Harry Murray discusses his Shenandoah Popper Series of bass flies including the Slider, Chugger and Popper. Learn where and how to fish each
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June Fly Fishing Podcast
June fly fishing on the mountain trout streams and the smallmouth bass streams can be very exciting. The Little Yellow Stoneflies and Sulphur
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Memorial Day – Lest we forget, Freedom isn’t Free
We are filled with humbling gratitude and pride for all who served and died ensuring our country is free. Thank you. God Bless
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Brood X – Fishing the Cicada for Bass and Trout
You only get this chance once every 17 years so make sure you’re optimizing your chances for success in the coming weeks as
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Fly Fishing the Hellgrammite and Madtom Sculpin
Murray’s Fly Shop founder, Harry Murray, discusses how he fishes the Murray’s Hellgrammite and Murray’s Madtom/Sculpin for Smallmouth Bass in this video-slide show.
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Fly Fishing in May
The water levels and hatches are ideal in May providing some excellent fly fishing on the native brook trout streams. There are good
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Dry Fly Excitement – April Native Brook Trout Fly Fishing
Harry discusses fly fishing for native Brook Trout in the mid-Atlantic in the month of April. He discusses reading the water in the
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Fly Fishing in April
Fly fishing in April is great for anyone that enjoys dry fly fishing. During the early part of the month there are still
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High N Dry Fly Floatant
High N Dry: Dry Fly Floatant made in the USA with the environment in mind. The folks at High N Dry have developed
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Murray’s Marauders
Watch as Harry Murray discusses the Murray’s Marauder Streamers and the new colors and sizes we have added for 2021.
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March Fly Fishing Podcast
I always look forward to fly fishing in March on the trout streams. Early in the month the Epeorus pleuralis nymphs become very
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Murray’s Crayfish Fly in Olive and Brown
Listen to Harry Murray describe the Murray’s Crayfish fly pattern in both Olive and Brown color. The Murray’s Crayfish is available in both
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Review of the Scott Centric Fly Rod with Harry Murray
Harry Murray reviews the Scott Centric Fly Rods. These fly rods are available from 4wt to 7wt and a range of lengths from
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Winter Trout Fishing in February
Often in the winter, while trout fishing, you will come across a stream with several inches of snow. Then when you see Little
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What Streams to Fly Fish in January?
“What streams can I fly fish in the winter months?” There are many large trout streams and delayed harvest sections throughout Virginia and
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Harry’s Article “Murray’s Hellgrammite”
A good friend, Dave, from Anchorage, AK recently came across the December 1985 Issue of Flyfishing Magazine while cleaning out a file cabinet.
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Fly Fishing in December
Trout Fishing When fly fishing in December, I like to look for the springs along the trout streams. These play an important part
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Fly Fishing in November Podcast
What can you expect when fly fishing in November? In todays podcast I will be discussing the trout and bass fishing in the
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Murray’s Fly Fishing Schools 2020
This year (2020) with some adjustments because of COVID we were still able to conduct our Fly Fishing Schools. Each spring starting in
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Fly Fishing in October Podcast
Throughout Virginia and the surrounding states the DWR are taking advantage of the cool streams to start stocking many large trout. This provides
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Fishing in September
The major aquatic insect hatches are over. Therefore the trout are feeding heavily on the terrestrial insects, which can provide some excellent trout
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Fly Fishing in August
Fly fishing on the trout streams can be tough as the streams are low and the trout are wary. The primary goal we
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Fly Fishing in July
In today’s podcast I am going to discuss fly fishing in July on the mountain trout streams and the smallmouth bass rivers. July
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Fishing the Shenandoah Popper Series
During the summer I enjoy fishing the Shenandoah Popper Series on many sections of the North and South Fork of the Shenandoah River.
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Fly Fishing in June
Fly fishing in June in Virginia can be wonderful on both the mountain trout streams and the smallmouth rivers. The Shenandoah National Park
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Fishing the Murray’s Hellgrammite
In this video, Harry Murray discusses how the Murray’s Hellgrammite came into existence in the late 1960’s. Harry also describes how, where and
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Plenty of Rain 5-22-2020
Up to 2″ of rain fell overnight across the Shenandoah Valley. The result is a lot of extra water in the Shenandoah River.
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