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Light Cahill Dun May Fly on a Limb upside down

The Light Cahill: A Classic Mayfly for Appalachian Brook Trout

Fly Fishing Podcast

May Fly Fishing Podcast -2026

Fly Fishing Tip: Are you casting too much?

Fly Fishing Tip: Are you casting too much?

Little Yellow Stonefly on an Appalachian Mountain Native Brook Trout Stream in Virginia

Little Yellow Stoneflies on Appalachian & Allegheny Brook Trout Streams

March Brown Mayfly Dun shown sitting on a rock in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia

March Brown Mayfly Hatch: Brook Trout Fishing in the Appalachian & Allegheny Mountains

Fly Fishing Podcast
May Fly Fishing Podcast -2026
Scott F2 fly rod was used to catch this native brook trout on a blue ridge mountain stream near Washington, DC
March Fly Fishing: Appalachian Brook Trout, Smallmouth & Spring Hatches
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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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, 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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The Best Five Flies for Late Season Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing

The Best Five Flies for Late Season Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing

October 2, 2017September 3, 2024Harry
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, 2017October 29, 2020Harry
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, 2017April 22, 2018Harry
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, 2017May 24, 2024Harry
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, 2017May 24, 2024Harry
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, 2017April 22, 2018Harry
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, 2017August 27, 2017Harry
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, 2017December 1, 2022Harry
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, 2017October 29, 2020Harry
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, 2017August 27, 2017Harry
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, 2017October 13, 2025Harry
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, 2017August 27, 2017Harry
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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Individual standing in a river casting a fishing line with a fly rod.

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

July 27, 2017December 1, 2022Harry
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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An individual casting a fishing line while standing in a river with trees in the background.

The Best Five Smallmouth Bass Flies for Summer Fly Fishing

July 24, 2017August 27, 2017Harry
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, 2017December 1, 2022Harry
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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Jeff fishing midges on a spring creek

Fly Fishing Tips July 2017

July 20, 2017August 27, 2017Harry
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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Three colorful fishing lures featuring feathers and various colors including green, yellow, and blue.

My Three Effective Hard Head Smallmouth Bass Bugs

July 17, 2017February 23, 2024Harry
My Three Effective Hard Head Smallmouth Bass Bugs: (1) The Shenandoah Chugger has a fat body with a deeply cut face with which [...]

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Two individuals fishing from a small boat on a calm body of water with a dog sitting beside them.

Smallmouth Bass River Float Trips

July 10, 2017August 27, 2017Harry
Smallmouth Bass River Float Trips Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop Smallmouth bass river float trips can be very productive and a great amount of [...]

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Smallmouth Bass Primary Feeding Stations

July 3, 2017August 27, 2017Harry
Smallmouth Bass Primary Feeding Stations Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop Many large smallmouth bass select their “primary feeding stations” according to the amount of [...]

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Fly Fishing Podcast July 2017

June 29, 2017October 3, 2017Harry
Fly Fishing Podcast July 2017 For this months fly fishing podcast I want to discuss some of the hatches that we are seeing [...]

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Shenandoah Blue Popper

June 24, 2017August 27, 2017Harry
Every year I catch more large smallmouth bass on the Shenandoah Blue Popper than all of my other surface bugs combined. Its gradual [...]

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Wild Trout

June 20, 2017August 27, 2017Harry
Now that the streams are low and clear, my favorite way to catch wild trout is to spot them on their feeding stations [...]

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Fly Fishing Articles – Learn to Fly Fish or Brush up on your Skills

June 16, 2017August 27, 2017Jeff
Want to learn more about fly fishing? Check out our “Fly Fishing Articles” where we have compiled many articles over the years on [...]

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Fly Fishing Questions & Answers Podcast

June 14, 2017August 27, 2017Harry
In this fly fishing questions and answers podcast, Harry Murray discusses some of the topics that you have asked through email and phone [...]

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Musky Fly Fishing Blog- Murray's Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia

Musky Fly Fishing

June 12, 2017January 21, 2022Harry
Musky Fly Fishing Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia Musky fly fishing is becoming very popular in Virginia. We have Musky in both [...]

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Bass Fly Fishing Podcast

Choosing a Fly Rod – What, When, Where, How and Why

June 8, 2017November 27, 2017Jeff
Making sense of all things fly fishing can be complicated.  In this article we show you how we select a fly rod for everything [...]

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The Light Cahill is a timeless Appalachian mayfly The Light Cahill is a timeless Appalachian mayfly pattern that every brook trout angler should know. From matching the hatch on mountain streams to understanding when and how to fish it, our latest blog breaks down why this classic fly continues to produce season after season. 🎣Read the full article here: https://blog.murraysflyshop.com/the-light-cahill-a-classic-mayfly-for-appalachian-brook-trout/#FlyFishing #BrookTrout #LightCahill #AppalachianTrout #DryFlyFishing #MountainStreams #TroutFishing #FlyTying
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🎣 May Bass Fly Special is HERE! 🎣 Proven patterns 🎣 May Bass Fly Special is HERE! 🎣
Proven patterns that our guides and long time customers are using.  Our May Bass Fly Special features 10 hand-picked flies that provide a mouthful.👉 Grab yours now: https://www.murraysflyshop.com/products/may-bass-fly-special#FlyFishing #BassFishing #FlyShop #FishingSeason #Topwater #Smallmouth #Largemouth
It’s been a great spring for our Mountain Trout On It’s been a great spring for our Mountain Trout On-the-Stream Flyfishing Schools. Thank you to everyone who participated. Here’s a short reel from yesterday May 6, 2026. #shenandoahnationalpark #learntoflyfish #flyfishva #nativebrooktrout #notstocked
May is prime time on the trout streams—and we’ve g May is prime time on the trout streams—and we’ve got you covered.Our May Trout Fly Special is built to match the hatches happening right now, with a mix of proven drys and nymphs designed for success on native brook trout waters.Save while you stock up and fish with confidence this month.👉 Grab yours here: https://www.murraysflyshop.com/products/may-trout-fly-special#FlyFishing #TroutFishing #MurraysFlyShop #VirginiaFishing #MatchTheHatch
Smallmouth Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report for May Smallmouth Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report for May 5, 2026
See the latest report with recommended flies, Fly Fishing Schools for Summer 2026 and complete fly rod and reel combos at
https://www.murraysflyshop.com/blogs/fishing-report/smallmouth-bass-streams-fly-fishing-report-may-5-2026
Fly Fishing Stream Report for Brook Trout and Stoc Fly Fishing Stream Report for Brook Trout and Stocked Trout Streams for May 5, 2026
See the report with recommended flies and complete fly rod & reel outfits at
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Are you ready for summer time? Wet Wading Shoes ar Are you ready for summer time? Wet Wading Shoes are in stock
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https://mailchi.mp/ceb0d9c672cc/monthly-fly-fishin https://mailchi.mp/ceb0d9c672cc/monthly-fly-fishing-newsletter-from-murrays-fly-shopMay is a great month to take advantage of the many hatches on the native brook trout streams and the water temperature is warm enough to enjoy some excellent smallmouth bass fishing.  Read our newsletter for fly fishing tips, recommended flies and learn more about our Summer 2026 Fly Fishing Schools
Smallmouth Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report for Apr Smallmouth Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report for April 30, 2026 with recommended flies and complete fly rod and reel outfits.  Learn More about our Fly Fishing Schools for Summer 2026
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Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report for April 30, 202 Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report for April 30, 2026 with recommended flies.
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https://www.murraysflyshop.com/blogs/fishing-report/trout-streams-fly-fishing-report-april-30-2026
Excellent bass fly rod & reel outfit at a great pr Excellent bass fly rod & reel outfit at a great price.
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Scott Centric 9ft 6-weight 4pc Fly Rod Outfit is a Scott Centric 9ft 6-weight 4pc Fly Rod Outfit is an excellent western trout stream fly rod. Perfect for dry flies, nymph rigs and light streamers. This outfit comes with different reel options and comes ready to fish (if you let us know how to set up the retrieve on the reel)
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Stay cool, comfortable, and ready for the water 🎣 Stay cool, comfortable, and ready for the water 🎣Murray’s Fly Shop Sport Tek shirts are now ON SALE—perfect for long days under the sun with breathable, performance fabric you can count on.Grab yours while supplies last… once they’re gone, they’re gone! 👕🔥
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Join us at Murray’s Fly Shop in Edinburg for our i Join us at Murray’s Fly Shop in Edinburg for our immersive Fly Fishing Schools! Each session begins at 9 AM with an engaging classroom presentation, then heads straight to the river for hands-on instruction until 5 PM—giving you a full day of learning, practice, and fun on the water.Whether you're new to fly fishing or looking to sharpen your technique, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way. Best of all, Fly Rod & Reel Outfits are provided.Spots fill quickly, so reserve yours today:
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BACK IN STOCK--Just in time for bass season!! Show BACK IN STOCK--Just in time for bass season!! Show your passion for fishing with our Murray’s Fly Shop Bass T-Shirt—a comfortable, durable staple built for days on the water and everyday wear. Made from the trusted Gildan Heavy Cotton adult tee, this shirt offers a classic fit with a sturdy yet soft feel.The heather military green color gives it a rugged, outdoors-ready look, while the clean front design features the Murray’s name screen printed on the pocket area. Turn around, and the back makes a statement with our signature branding alongside a bold outline of a bass.Whether you're casting at your favorite river, tying flies at home, or just representing your love for the sport around town, this shirt delivers comfort, style, and authenticity in one.
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The mayflies are quite active and the native #broo The mayflies are quite active and the native #brooktrout are loving it!  Tis’ the season, stay low and sneak up on them. #flyfishva #shenandoahvalley #appalachianmountains
Did you know Little Yellow Stoneflies can hatch fo Did you know Little Yellow Stoneflies can hatch for over two months—far longer than most mayflies? That extended hatch makes them one of the most reliable food sources for trout this time of year.If you’re heading to the mountain streams, now’s the time to match the hatch.We break down when, where, and how to fish them here:
👉 https://blog.murraysflyshop.com/little-yellow-stoneflies-on-appalachian-allegheny-brook-trout-streams/#FlyFishingTips #MatchTheHatch #BrookTrout #VirginiaFishing
Need some caddis fly patterns. Our Murray's Caddi Need some caddis fly patterns.  Our Murray's Caddis Assortment contains 12 dry caddis patterns in sizes 14 & 16 in a 6 compartment fly box to keep them organized.
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