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bass nymph fly fishing

Fly Fishing with Bass Nymphs Part 3: Fishing the Olive Dragonfly Nymph for Smallmouth Bass

Nymph Fishing for Smallmouth Bass Part 2

Fly Fishing with Bass Nymphs Part 2: Fishing the Damsel Olive Nymph for Smallmouth Bass

Virginia fly fishing report for August 2026 showing a nice bass caught at night.

August 2026 Virginia Fly Fishing Report Podcast: Smallmouth Bass & Native Brook Trout Update

Bass Nymph Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing with Bass Nymphs for Shenandoah River Smallmouth Bass (Part 1)

Shown are three hooks two are labeled as size 16 nymphs and one a size 14. This photo shows the fallacy of the hook size nomenclature today.

The Hook Size Lie: Why Your Size 14 Doesn’t Match Mine

Virginia fly fishing report for August 2026 showing a nice bass caught at night.
August 2026 Virginia Fly Fishing Report Podcast: Smallmouth Bass & Native Brook Trout Update
A happy angler with a July Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing on the Shenandoah River
The July Gameplan: Low-Water Bass Tactics and Beat-the-Heat Trout Logic
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, 2018 (Updated: October 29, 2020)Harry
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, 2018 (Updated: September 3, 2024)Harry
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, 2018 (Updated: January 7, 2018)Jeff
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, 2018 (Updated: March 9, 2023)Harry
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, 2018 (Updated: January 28, 2018)Harry
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, 2017 (Updated: November 28, 2017)Jeff
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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, 2017 (Updated: November 28, 2017)Jeff
Thankful and grateful for the opportunity. [...]

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South Fork Shenandoah River

Merry Christmas

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

Tranquil Montana Sunset

December 22, 2017 (Updated: November 28, 2017)Jeff
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, 2017 (Updated: November 28, 2017)Jeff
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, 2017 (Updated: November 28, 2017)Jeff
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Aerial view of the heart of Bristol Bay, AK

Tranquil Kenai River

December 8, 2017 (Updated: November 28, 2017)Jeff
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, 2017 (Updated: November 27, 2017)Jeff
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, 2017 (Updated: November 27, 2017)Jeff
Tranquil September Sunset – Bristol Bay Alaska [...]

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Trout Fly Fishing Podcast

Fly Fishing Podcast-December 2017

November 30, 2017 (Updated: September 29, 2024)Harry
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, 2017 (Updated: February 10, 2021)Harry
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, 2017 (Updated: November 27, 2017)Jeff
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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A person's hand holding a trout partially submerged in clear water.

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, 2017 (Updated: September 10, 2023)Harry
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, 2017 (Updated: November 27, 2017)Jeff
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Fly Fishing Podcast for November

Fly Fishing Podcast–November 2017

November 1, 2017 (Updated: October 26, 2017)Harry
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, 2017 (Updated: September 10, 2023)Harry
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, 2017 (Updated: September 29, 2024)Harry
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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The Best Five Flies for Late Season Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing

The Best Five Flies for Late Season Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing

October 2, 2017 (Updated: September 3, 2024)Harry
The Best Five Flies for Late Season Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia. Fly Fishing Virginia. Each year we find [...]

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Harry Murray's Podcast on Fly Fishing in October

Fly Fishing in October Podcast

October 1, 2017 (Updated: October 29, 2020)Harry
Fly Fishing in October Podcast by Harry Murray Fly Fishing in October for trout Since the brook trout are spawning in October, November, [...]

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Enjoy The Challenge of Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass at Night

Enjoy The Challenge of Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass at Night

September 25, 2017Harry
I enjoy the challenge of fly fishing for smallmouth bass at night because I often catch some large bass. Choosing sections of the [...]

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Fly Fishing Tips for September

Fly Fishing Tips

September 20, 2017 (Updated: April 22, 2018)Harry
Fly Fishing Tips (Questions & Answers) Podcast by Harry Murray September 2017 This months fly fishing tips podcast includes tips on keeping your [...]

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The Best Time for Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing on the North or South Fork

The Best Time for Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing on the North or South Fork

September 18, 2017 (Updated: May 24, 2024)Harry
The Best Time for Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing on the North or South Fork Smallmouth bass feed the heaviest in low light levels. [...]

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Close-up of a fish with a blue lure in its mouth, partially submerged in water.

How To Fish The Famous Shenandoah Blue Popper

September 12, 2017 (Updated: May 24, 2024)Harry
How To Fish The Famous Shenandoah Blue Popper For the last several weeks I have been catching many smallmouth bass along the shaded [...]

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Fly fishing rod with a cork handle resting on a bed of autumn leaves in shallow water.

Fly Rod and Reel Resting Against a Tree

September 5, 2017Harry
If you see a nice fly rod and reel resting against a tree at a popular access point and there is no other [...]

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Podcast on Fly Fishing in September

Fly Fishing in September

August 31, 2017 (Updated: April 22, 2018)Harry
Harry Murray’s Fly Fishing in September Podcast Trout Fly Fishing Fly fishing in September can be tricky due to the low and clear [...]

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Trout Fishing walk in

Fishing To Get Away From Crowds of Fly Fishing Anglers

August 29, 2017Harry
Fishing To Get Away From Crowds of Fly Fishing Anglers Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop There are several tactics I use when fishing to [...]

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Nymphing for large trout - learning from the originator

Two or Three Nymph Rig Systems

August 22, 2017 (Updated: August 27, 2017)Harry
Two or Three Nymph Rig Systems Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop Charlie Brooks of West Yellowstone got me into fishing two or three nymph [...]

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Fly Fishing Tips on Trout Fishing

Fly Fishing Tips August 2017

August 17, 2017 (Updated: December 1, 2022)Harry
Fly Fishing Tips from Harry Murray Listen to Harry Murray’s Fly Fishing Tips where he will be discussing various trout and bass tips. [...]

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Smallmouth Bass Flies for late Summer in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia

My Three Favorite Smallmouth Bass Flies

August 15, 2017 (Updated: October 29, 2020)Harry
My Three Favorite Smallmouth Bass Flies Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop In order to get good smallmouth bass fishing with underwater flies I like [...]

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Good Nymph Fisherman Blog- Murray's Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia

Good Nymph Fisherman

August 7, 2017 (Updated: August 27, 2017)Harry
Good Nymph Fly Fisherman Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia I have a friend who is an especially good nymph fisherman. Whether we [...]

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Fly Fishing in August

Fly Fishing in August

August 3, 2017 (Updated: October 13, 2025)Harry
Fly Fishing in August Podcast by Harry Murray This podcast, Harry discusses the fly fishing in August for both bass and trout, techniques, [...]

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Three Ways to Fish Streamers on Large Rivers Blog- Murray's Fly Shop

Three Ways to Fish Streamers on Large Rivers

August 1, 2017 (Updated: August 27, 2017)Harry
Three Ways to Fish Streamers on Large Rivers Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop When Ray Hurley, my Yellowstone River Guide of 17 years, and [...]

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The Best Five Flies for Fishing Large Trout Streams in the Summer & Fall

July 27, 2017 (Updated: December 1, 2022)Harry
The Best Five Flies for Fishing Large Trout Streams in the Summer & Fall I like to cover the spectrum of fly needs [...]

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The Best Five Smallmouth Bass Flies for Summer Fly Fishing

July 24, 2017 (Updated: August 27, 2017)Harry
I am very confident that these five smallmouth bass flies will give me excellent fly fishing in 2017 from July until October. This [...]

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The Five Best Flies for Mountain Trout Streams for Summer and Fall

The Five Best Flies for Mountain Trout Streams for Summer and Fall

July 21, 2017 (Updated: December 1, 2022)Harry
The Five Best Flies for Mountain Trout Streams for Summer and Fall This list has been carefully refined and gave us great mountain [...]

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Fly Fishing Tips July 2017

July 20, 2017 (Updated: August 27, 2017)Harry
Fly Fishing Tips Podcast by Harry Murray Today I would like to discuss some fly fishing tips that I have learned over the [...]

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We will be closed on Saturday August 8, 2026. We w We will be closed on Saturday August 8, 2026. We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday 8/11 at 9am.  Sorry for the inconvenience!
The Scott Session 905-4 is built for the western t The Scott Session 905-4 is built for the western trout streams. Pair it with an Orvis Battenkill reel and SA Frequency Boost line, and you're ready for the Madison, Yellowstone, or Missouri. Hopper/dropper, streamers, spring creeks — this rod does it all. 🎣 Shop the complete outfit at Murray's Fly Shop. #ScottFlyRods #FlyFishing #WesternTrout #FlyRod
🎣 Fly Fishing with Bass Nymphs (Part 2): The Damse 🎣 Fly Fishing with Bass Nymphs (Part 2): The Damsel Olive NymphWhen summer smallmouth bass are hunting around aquatic vegetation and weed edges, few patterns produce strikes quite like the Damsel Olive Nymph.Check out the full blog post and video guide by Harry Murray to fine-tune your summer nymphing presentation!Click the link in the bio to read blog post#FlyFishing #SmallmouthBass #ShenandoahRiver #BassNymphs #MurraysFlyShop
August Bass Fly Special includes 7 recommended fli August Bass Fly Special includes 7 recommended flies for topwater action and fly fishing around the grass beds.  Special $45
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August Trout Fly Special with 10 dry flies that wo August Trout Fly Special with 10 dry flies that work best for the wary native brookies. Special $31
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Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report for August 5, 202 Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report for August 5, 2026.  Find out what flies are working on the native brook trout streams this week.
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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Report for August 5, 2 Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Report for August 5, 2026 is LIVE. See the stream conditions and recommended flies on our website.  Currently booking Fly Fishing Guided Trips for August and September.
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SALE -The Bass Popper is excellent for top water a SALE -The Bass Popper is excellent for top water action for smallmouth bass during the summer. Cast these around shady banks and downed trees which offer big bass some protection from predators. Then strip it across the top in spurts, but be ready for the hit! Available in 4 colors.
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Fly Fishing Guided Trips for Smallmouth Bass. Curr Fly Fishing Guided Trips for Smallmouth Bass. Currently booking for August and September. Book Your Trip--call us at 540-984-4212
Full Day & Half Day Wading Trips are available.  Fly Rod & Reel Outfits are provided.
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Late-Summer Smallmouth & Native Brook Trout Tactic Late-Summer Smallmouth & Native Brook Trout Tactics for Virginia 🎣🔹Smallmouth: How to fish cupped-face chuggers and take advantage of the damselfly and dragonfly action around aquatic grass beds.
🔹 Low-Water Native Trout: Pattern selection for wary brook trout, hopper and terrestrial patterns.
🔹 August Fly Specials: Curated selections for both bass and mountain trout!
Edinburg, VA T-Shirts on sale while supplies last! Edinburg, VA T-Shirts on sale while supplies last!
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Fly Fishing Guided Trips for Smallmouth Bass. We Fly Fishing Guided Trips for Smallmouth Bass.  We are booking for August and September. Fly Rod & Reel Outfits are provided for guide trips.  Book yours today!
Full Day Wade Trips $475 for 1-2 people ($50 for each additional)
Half Day Wade Trips $350 for 1-2 people ($50 for each additional)
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Fly fishing with bass nymphs is a staple during th Fly fishing with bass nymphs is a staple during the summer months on the Shenandoah River. Among them, the Rubber Leg Nymph is one of our absolute go-to flies when rivers run low and clear. When conditions get tough, this is the first pattern our guides reach for in their fly boxes.Harry Murray recorded this video a few years back, but his advice and techniques remain just as effective for today’s anglers.#DropperRig  #NymphFishing #SmallmouthBass #FlyFishing
The native brook trout streams in Shenandoah Natio The native brook trout streams in Shenandoah National Park are low, clear, and fishable — but you'll need to earn them! 🎣 Fish early mornings, stay stealthy, and match the terrestrials. Top patterns this week: Mr. Rapidan Dry, Flying Beetle, Oakworm, and Housefly. These wild brookies are worth every careful step. Link in bio for the full report!BrookTrout #FlyFishing #ShenandoahNationalPark #MurraysFlyShop #TroutFishing #VirginiaFlyFishing #NativeTrout #DryFlyFishing #FishingReport
The Shenandoah is low, clear, and full of smallmou The Shenandoah is low, clear, and full of smallmouth — and they're making us work for it! 🎣 Clear water means stealth wading, smaller flies, and targeting shady banks, downed trees, and ledges. Top picks this week include Murray's Marauder, Kraft's Crawdad, and the Shenandoah Blue Popper. Late August & September guided trips are filling up fast — link in bio to read the full report and book your trip!#SmallmouthBass #FlyFishing #ShenandoahRiver #MurraysFlyShop #FishingReport #VirginiaFlyFishing #WadingFishing #FlyfishingLife
Fly Fishing Guided Wading Trips for Smallmouth Bas Fly Fishing Guided Wading Trips for Smallmouth Bass
Half Day $350 or Full Day $475 (1 or 2 people) $50 for each additional
Currently booking for August and September.
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Our Murray's Fly Shop Hooded Shirt is lightweight, Our Murray's Fly Shop Hooded Shirt is lightweight, quick drying and the long sleeves and hood provide sun protection while on the stream.Click the link in the bio
Master the water with Fly Fishing Techniques for S Master the water with Fly Fishing Techniques for Smallmouth Bass by Harry Murray. Packed with over 60 years of proven knowledge from Virginia’s top rivers and streams, this guide covers everything you need to catch more bass.What you’ll learn inside:🎯 Casting & Presentation: Precision tactics for surface flies, nymphs, and streamers.🌊 Reading Water: How to spot top holding areas in streams, ponds, and lakes.🧵 Gear & Flies: Leader setups, line selection, and essential fly patterns.Whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, this guide is a must-have for your fly fishing library.
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We’re clearing out select inventory to make room f We’re clearing out select inventory to make room for new items!  If you’ve been looking to stock up your fly box or upgrade your stream setup, now’s the time to snag a deal before these closeout items are gone for good.A few highlights on sale now:
👞 Wading Boots & Hippers: Heavy discounts on select Simms & Bull Frogg wading gear.
🎣 Fly Lines & Flies: custom bass bugs, and streamers.
🪶 Fly Tying Materials: Hooks, hackle, beads, and bodies marked down.Shop the full sale online or swing by the shop in Edinburg to check out the closeout rack!
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Ready to hit the water without the hassle of geari Ready to hit the water without the hassle of gearing up piece-by-piece? 🎣Meet the Orvis Battenkill Disc Fly Reel, Fly Line, and Backing Combo — a complete, high-performance setup built for smooth, reliable power on the stream.What’s inside the box:
✅ Orvis Battenkill Disc Reel: Re-engineered with 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum, tight tolerances, and the ultra-smooth Hydros SL carbon/stainless drag system.
✅ Scientific Anglers Frequency Boost Line: Designed for effortless casting, smooth turnover, and high flotation.
✅ 100 Yards of 20lb Dacron Backing: Built to handle those long runs.🎁 Bonus: We’ll spool your line and backing for FREE! Just send us your order number and let us know your retrieve hand (Left or Right), and we’ll ship it ready to fish out of the box.👉 Tap the link in our bio to pick your color (Black, Olive, or Copper) and size!#FlyFishing #OrvisFlyFishing #OrvisBattenkill #FlyShop #CatchAndRelease #TroutFishing #BassOnFly #FlyFishingGear
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