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Sinking Line Selection shown on a cedar fly bin and with fly fishing leaders on the wall display inside Murray's Fly Shop in Edinburg, VA

Understanding Sinking Fly Fishing Lines: Sink Rates, Styles, and When to Use Them – Part One of Two

Hackle Image with the words Cape vs. Saddle and a saddle hackle and cape in the background in multi colors

Saddle Hackle vs. Capes: What the difference in Fly Tying?

Tying an Epeorus pleuralis

The Aquatic Insects: How many calories are they worth?

Shown are bead head flies including perdigons, jigged head hares ear, purple bombs, blowtorch's and mr Rapidan bead head nymphs on a white oak background

General Bead Size for Hooks – Size Chart

Fly Fishing Podcast

Fly Fishing Podcast–January 2026

Fly Fishing Podcast
Fly Fishing Podcast–January 2026
Fly Fishing in December Podcast at Murray's Fly Shop
Fly Fishing in December Podcast
Fly Fishing in April

Fly Fishing in mid April Podcast

April 19, 2018Harry
Fly Fishing in mid April Podcast by Harry Murray Fly Fishing in April can be very rewarding if you plan ahead and pay [...]

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Mountain Trout streams

Small Stone Dams Built on Mountain Brook Trout Streams

April 13, 2018Harry
I see some small stone dams built on mountain brook trout streams. I assume the intention is to provide extra depth for the [...]

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Fly Tying Knots - Fishing Knots

Knots

April 5, 2018October 26, 2021Harry
Knots Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia- Fly Fishing Sitting in Dan Bailey’s fly shop one morning years ago with several guides, Chester [...]

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Fly Fishing in April

Fly Fishing in April Podcast

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018Harry
Fly Fishing in April Podcast by Harry Murray TROUT Fly fishing in April can be very exciting with the different hatches that occur [...]

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Native Brook Trout in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia

Pop Strike

March 31, 2018April 10, 2018Harry
Pop Strike Blog – Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia How do you measure trout fishing success? If I am fishing good hatches on [...]

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Rainbow Trout caught on a Caddis Pupa - Murray's Fly Shop

Caddis Larva Active on the Delayed Harvest Streams Throughout Virginia

March 19, 2018October 29, 2020Harry
Many caddis larva are very active on the delayed harvest streams throughout Virginia. A good way to catch the trout which are feeding [...]

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Harry Murray's Fly Fishing Tips

Fly Fishing Tips

March 14, 2018September 3, 2024Harry
Fly Fishing Tips Podcast by Harry Murray March 2018 Listen to  this months fly fishing tips podcast where I will be discussing several [...]

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Releasing Fish - Gently ensures a much greater chance of survival - Murray's Fly Shop - Flyfishing Virginia

Gentle Release of Large Trout Properly Back Into The Stream

March 13, 2018April 10, 2018Harry
Gentle Release of Large Trout Properly Back Into The Stream It is important that we release large trout properly if we expect them [...]

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Up Stream Dead Drift Nymph Fishing for Trout - Murray's Fly Shop

Fly Fishing in the Mountain Trout Streams

March 8, 2018October 29, 2020Harry
Fly Fishing in the Mountain Trout Streams Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop The Epeorus pleuralis mayfly nymphs are very active in the mountain trout [...]

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Murray's Caddis Larva for Rainbow Trout - Murray's Fly Shop Edinburg Virginia

The Five Best Flies for Fishing Large Trout Streams in the Spring

March 2, 2018September 10, 2023Harry
The Five Best Flies for Fishing Large Trout Streams in the Spring From March through June the large trout streams provide great fishing. [...]

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Aquatic Insects - Mayfly Nymph - Murray's Fly Shop

Fly Fishing in March Podcast

March 1, 2018April 10, 2018Harry
Fly Fishing in March Podcast by Harry Murray In this months fly fishing podcast I will be  discussing  the tactics for fishing the [...]

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Fly Fishing Tips on dry fly fishing with Murray's Fly Shop and Harry Murray

Calendar

February 23, 2018April 10, 2018Harry
Calendar Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia The large calendar on my kitchen wall is a very important part of my angling. This [...]

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Fly Fishing Podcasts - Murray's Fly Shop Edinburg, Virginia

Fly Fishing Podcast On Leaders and Casting

February 15, 2018December 1, 2022Harry
Fly Fishing Podcast on Leaders and Fly Casting by Harry Murray In this months Fly Fishing Podcast I am discussing the many different [...]

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Individual casting a fishing line into a calm river while standing in the water.

Barbless Flies

February 13, 2018Harry
Barbless Flies Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop– Edinburg, Virginia Many years ago Dupont admitted that in spite of their very best efforts some mercury [...]

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An individual standing in a stream while fishing with a rod in hand.

Do Not Freeze Up

February 8, 2018Harry
Do Not Freeze Up Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia I am guilty of fishing later in the season and earlier in the [...]

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Native Brook Trout Fly Fishing Guide Trips

Brook Trout Fishing…. Soon!

February 6, 2018April 18, 2018Jeff
One of our favorite pastimes is quickly approaching! Enjoying the  outdoors on those beautiful Spring days, chasing Native Brook Trout in the Shenandoah [...]

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A hand gently releasing a trout into clear water, showcasing the fish's spotted back and dorsal fin.

Selecting a Fly Rod for Freshwater Fly Fishing

February 3, 2018Harry
Selecting a Fly Rod for Freshwater Fly Fishing Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop The easiest way for me to select a fly rod for [...]

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Tips on Fishing Spring Creeks

Selecting a Fly Rod Podcast

January 31, 2018October 9, 2020Harry
Selecting a Fly Rod Podcast by Harry Murray February 2018 This month since the streams are still a little too cold I have [...]

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A trout swimming over pebbles in clear water with sunlight reflecting off the surface.

Mr. H.G. Tapply of Tap’s Tips

January 27, 2018December 1, 2022Harry
Mr. H.G. Tapply of Tap’s Tips Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop Mr. H.G. Tapply of Tap’s Tips fame in Field and Stream Magazine was [...]

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A colorful fishing fly lure with various strands of synthetic materials in blue, yellow, and white.

Flies of Yesteryear Part Two

January 25, 2018Harry
Flies of Yesteryear Part Two Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop Standing in Dan Bailey’s Fly Shop in Livingston, Montana in the mid seventies , [...]

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Fly Fishing Tips on Fishing Midges

Fly Fishing Tips

January 25, 2018October 29, 2020Harry
Fly Fishing Tips from Harry Murray January 2018 This months fly fishing tips podcast includes a variety of topics that I have discussed [...]

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Flies of Yesteryear Blog- Murray's Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia

Flies of Yesteryear

January 16, 2018Harry
Flies of Yesteryear Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia Many of you have asked me for more information on some of the flies [...]

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A brown fishing fly lure with a bushy tail and a round body, designed for angling.

Murray’s Stonecat Streamer

January 11, 2018September 3, 2024Harry
Murray’s Stonecat Streamer Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop In my country most anglers call these madtoms. Some anglers know them as stonecats. These are [...]

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Winter fly fishing

Wintertime Fish Consideration

January 8, 2018January 7, 2018Jeff
Fishing and fish in cold weather: Do you fish all year in areas where the thermometer drops below freezing? If you answered yes, [...]

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Olive-colored fly fishing lure with feathers and a textured body attached to a hook.

Murray’s Sculpin Marauder

January 6, 2018March 9, 2023Harry
Murray’s Sculpin Marauder Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop When I was a kid growing up on the North Fork, I seined spring minnows to [...]

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Design a Fly

Designing Flies Podcast

January 3, 2018January 28, 2018Harry
Designing Flies Podcast by Harry Murray January 2018 Happy New Year! Since the weather is so cold at this time of the year, [...]

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Montana Sunset

Happy New Year!

December 31, 2017November 28, 2017Jeff
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Two fishing flies on hooks, one brown and one green, displayed side by side.

NEW Murray’s Bass Dragonfly Dry (Brown & Olive)

December 30, 2017Harry
NEW Murray’s Bass Dragonfly Dry (Brown & Olive) Blog-Murray’s Fly Shop From June until September most smallmouth bass rivers produce great numbers of [...]

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Close-up view of a trout fish with distinctive markings and bubbles on its surface underwater.

Thankful for the opportunity

December 28, 2017November 28, 2017Jeff
Thankful and grateful for the opportunity. [...]

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South Fork Shenandoah River

Merry Christmas

December 24, 2017November 28, 2017Jeff
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Tranquil spot on the Shenandoah River near Edinburg, Virginia

Tranquil Montana Sunset

December 22, 2017November 28, 2017Jeff
A tranquil Rocky Mountain river during the last minutes of daylight. [...]

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A blue damselfly dry fly with synthetic materials and a hook for fishing.

New Murray’s Bass Blue Damselfly Dry Fly

December 21, 2017Harry
New Murray’s Bass Blue Damselfly Dry Fly Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop Last summer many of you asked me to develop a very durable [...]

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Blue Ridge Mountains

Shenandoah Valley Blue Ridge Mountains

December 18, 2017November 28, 2017Jeff
The last rays of sunshine on the oak trees of a non descript Shenandoah Valley ridge. [...]

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Calm water surface displaying circular ripples and reflections.

Rise Form

December 14, 2017Harry
Rise Form Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia Vince Marinaro taught me a great deal about the trout’s rise form. Suppose you are [...]

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Shenandoah National Park Tranquility

Tranquility in the Shenandoah National Park

December 13, 2017November 28, 2017Jeff
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Aerial view of the heart of Bristol Bay, AK

Tranquil Kenai River

December 8, 2017November 28, 2017Jeff
Tranquil view of the Kenai Mountains and the Kenai River near Sterling, Alaska [...]

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Springtime in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Tranquil Spring in the Blue Ridge Mountains

December 5, 2017November 27, 2017Jeff
Tranquility – Take a break from the hustle of the holidays and enjoy. [...]

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What the Trout Sees Blog- Murray's Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia

What the Trout Sees

December 4, 2017Harry
What the Trout Sees Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia Vince Marinaro developed flies which looks as much as possible like the real [...]

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River bank in Alaska's Bristol bay

September Sunset – Bristol Bay Alaska

December 1, 2017November 27, 2017Jeff
Tranquil September Sunset – Bristol Bay Alaska [...]

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Trout Fly Fishing Podcast

Fly Fishing Podcast-December 2017

November 30, 2017September 29, 2024Harry
Fly Fishing Podcast for December 2017 by Harry Murray Trout Fishing This months fly fishing podcast includes a detailed discussion on the trout [...]

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Close-up of R.L. Winston Rod Co. fishing rod handle with cork grip and black reel seat.

Winston Kairos Fly Rod

November 27, 2017February 10, 2021Harry
Winston Kairos Fly Rod- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia The NEW Winston Kairos Fly Rods are in and I have tested them extensively. [...]

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Summertime in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia

Tranquil Summer Morning on the Shenandoah River

November 27, 2017November 27, 2017Jeff
The holidays are upon us.  Enjoy our series of “Tranquil” scenes over the next few weeks.  Here, a beautiful Summer morning on the [...]

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Save That Trout

November 21, 2017Harry
Save That Trout Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia I had three friends who had great intentions of returning their very large trout [...]

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Stop Twisted Smallmouth Bass Leaders While Fly Fishing

Stop Twisted Smallmouth Bass Leaders While Fly Fishing

November 14, 2017September 10, 2023Harry
Stop Twisted Smallmouth Bass Leaders While Fly Fishing When the tippet of your smallmouth bass leader gets twisted, it can easily form small [...]

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Thank you Veterans God Bless

Thank you to each and every Veteran!

November 11, 2017November 27, 2017Jeff
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Fly Fishing Podcast for November

Fly Fishing Podcast–November 2017

November 1, 2017October 26, 2017Harry
Fly Fishing Podcast for November 2017 by Harry Murray In my fly fishing podcast for November I discuss the trout fishing you can [...]

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Out With The Old Tippet Material Blog- Murray's Fly Shop

Out With the Old Tippet Material

October 31, 2017September 10, 2023Harry
Out With The Old Tippet Material Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop Each year I like to replace all of my tippet material. This includes [...]

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Late Season Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Blog- Murray's Fly Shop

Late Season Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing

October 23, 2017Harry
Late Season Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop The back eddies that form below the riffles on the side of the [...]

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Set The Hook With A Slip Strike Blog- Murray's Fly Shop

Set The Hook With A Slip Strike

October 16, 2017Harry
Set The Hook With A Slip Strike Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop When I am fishing trout streams such as Nelson’s in Montana where [...]

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Barbless Hooks Blog- Murray's Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia

Barbless Hooks

October 9, 2017September 29, 2024Harry
Barbless Hooks Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia Thirty years ago Virginia Game & Inland Fisheries closed the South Fork of the Shenandoah [...]

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We are a Fly Fishing Shop located in Edinburg, Virginia since 1962. Guided fly fishing trips, schools, workshops.

Which one is your favorite? #MurraysFlyShop #Hats Which one is your favorite? #MurraysFlyShop #Hats
stop by the fly shop or order at
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Ever wonder which sinking fly line you should be u Ever wonder which sinking fly line you should be using—and why? 🤔
Our latest blog breaks down sink rates, line styles, and when to use each one so you can get flies exactly where the fish are.
🎣 Understanding Sinking Fly Lines: Part One — now live.
https://blog.murraysflyshop.com/understanding-sinking-fly-fishing-lines-sink-rates-styles-and-when-to-use-them-part-one-of-two/
Any ideas what we are tying today at the fly shop? Any ideas what we are tying today at the fly shop??
Ice on the stream--fly vise at work!!
Stop by the fly shop or order your fly tying kit at
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Should I have one or two cups today?? First step t Should I have one or two cups today?? First step to fly tying--hot coffee!!
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Stop by the fly shop to stock up on fly tying materials and kits or online at
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Big foam day at Murray’s Fly Shop 🐜🪲🦗Today we’re Big foam day at Murray’s Fly Shop 🐜🪲🦗Today we’re at the vise tying up foam ants, beetles, and hopper patterns, featuring the Chernobyl Ant Fly Tying Kit and Triple Decker 5mm Stack Foam from Hareline. These patterns are easy to tie and effective on the stream.
Stock up by ordering at
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🎣 Spring 2026 Fly Fishing Schools at Murray’s Fly 🎣 Spring 2026 Fly Fishing Schools at Murray’s Fly Shop! 🌿Ready to chase beautiful native Brook Trout this spring? Join us at Murray’s Fly Shop for expert-led fly fishing schools designed to sharpen your skills and teach you the fundamentals on these small mountain streams. Spots are filling up--reserve yours today!Watch this to get inspired: https://vimeo.com/251852373?fl=pl&fe=sh📅 Spring 2026 — Spots are limited!
🎣Murray’s Nymph Fly Assortment has you covered whe 🎣Murray’s Nymph Fly Assortment has you covered when trout are feeding subsurface. This hand-selected set includes 12 of our most popular and proven nymph patterns—the flies we rely on season after season.✔️ 12 proven nymphs
✔️ Perfect for changing conditions
✔️ Trusted patterns that flat-out catch troutStock up now and spend more time catching, less time guessing. 🐟✨
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The #NorthForkoftheShenandoahRiver near #woodstock The #NorthForkoftheShenandoahRiver near #woodstockva #winter #shenandoahvalley #shenandoahcounty
Winter is the perfect time to think like a trout. Winter is the perfect time to think like a trout. 🐟
Our latest blog dives into The Aquatic Insects: How Many Calories Are They Worth? — a fascinating look at what trout really get from the bugs we imitate.
Great winter reading for anglers who like to fish smarter when spring rolls around.
📖 Read it now at  https://blog.murraysflyshop.com/the-aquatic-insects-how-many-calories-are-they-worth/
A winter wonderland on Big Stoney Creek behind the A winter wonderland on Big Stoney Creek behind the fly shop in #edinburgva There is a lot of hard water and more coming with the winter temps in the forecast. #virginia #shenandoahvalley #shenandoahcounty
❄️ Snow today = better trout tomorrow. 🎣 This wint ❄️ Snow today = better trout tomorrow. 🎣
This winter storm is doing exactly what our native brook trout streams need. Deep snowpack means a slow, steady spring melt—cooler water temps, higher dissolved oxygen, healthier flows, and happy fish all season long.In short: this snow is setting the table for an exceptional Spring fly fishing season on our native brook trout waters. 🌲🐟👉 Now registering for Fly Fishing Schools on the Mountain Trout Streams – Spring 2026
Learn to read water, match the hatch, and fish these pristine streams the right way
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/pages/mountain-trout-fly-fishing-school-in-george-washington-national-forestWinter’s work. Spring’s reward.
#BrookTrout #MountainStreams  #SpringFlyFishing #NativeTrout  #FlyFishingSchool #Spring2026
☕️ Hot coffee, cold temps, and flies on the vise. ☕️ Hot coffee, cold temps, and flies on the vise.
While winter does its thing outside, we’re inside tying up some flies.
Can you guess which pattern we’re working on today? 👀🎣We’ve got plenty of fly-tying materials and complete kits available—both in the fly shop and online.
Start shopping today and keep those winter tying sessions rolling!
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Getting ready for Spring 2026 Fly Fishing Schools. Getting ready for Spring 2026 Fly Fishing Schools. Reserve your spot today at www.murraysflyshop.com
🚨 New Fly Tying Gear Alert! 🚨 We’ve just added 3D 🚨 New Fly Tying Gear Alert! 🚨
We’ve just added 3D Beads to the tying bench at the fly shop. These beads add incredible realism and depth to your flies, giving them that extra edge trout can’t resist.
Whether you’re experimenting with new patterns or upgrading old favorites, these beads are a game changer.Swing by shop and check them out! 🎣 or order online at
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/products/3d-beads#FlyTyingAddict #MurraysFlyShop #FlyFishingLife
Grab a hot cup of coffee and read the latest trout Grab a hot cup of coffee and read the latest trout stream fly fishing report for January 21, 2026 with recommended flies.
Read the report at
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/blogs/fishing-report/trout-streams-fly-fishing-report-january-20-2026
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❄️ Winter Trout, Meet Your Match ❄️ Cold water doe ❄️ Winter Trout, Meet Your Match ❄️
Cold water doesn’t mean cold action. Our Winter Trout Fly Assortment  is handpicked to target stocked trout when temps drop.🎣 Fish deeper. Drift slower. Hook more trout.
🛒 Grab your assortment in-store or online and stay tight-lining through the cold months.
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Take 15% OFF all nymphs at Murray’s Fly Shop—onlin Take 15% OFF all nymphs at Murray’s Fly Shop—online orders only!
Stock up now through 01/22/26.
Shop today: https://www.murraysflyshop.com/collections/nymphs
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Want to learn more about fly fishing? Our Mountain Want to learn more about fly fishing? Our Mountain Trout Schools for Spring 2026 are open for registration.  These are held on small native brook trout streams where a short delicate fly rod is just the key. Each school begins with a classroom presentation and then continues on the stream for a full day of learning.
Register today at
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/products/mountaintroutflyfishingschool
Get ready!! Time is running out to register. Murra Get ready!! Time is running out to register. Murray’s Fly Shop Deer Hair Bass Bug Fly Tying Class! 🪶🐟📅 January 31, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Murray’s Fly ShopLearn step-by-step techniques for tying classic deer hair bass bugs that push water, trigger explosive strikes, and hold up to hard-fighting bass. Perfect for anglers looking to level up their fly-tying skills.👉 Spots are limited—sign up now and tie bugs that bass can’t refuse!
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💥 Another Price Drop 💥 Simms Flyweight Vest Pack a 💥 Another Price Drop 💥
Simms Flyweight Vest Pack are even more affordable at Murray’s Fly Shop.
Limited sizes. Limited quantities. Great for fly anglers, hikers, and backpackers.
Stop in or shop now—these won’t last long.
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/products/simms-flyweight-vest-pack
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