Why Carp?
Carp Fly Fishing Carp are large, powerful, and strong runners–all of which make them popular with fly fishermen. However, the challenge they provide
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fly fishing smallmouth bass
On The Stream Fly Fishing Schools
This month we are starting our on the stream smallmouth bass schools on various dates throughout the summer. For 55 years we have
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Fly Fishing Podcast–June 2016
In this fly fishing podcast Harry Murray discusses the outstanding trout fishing that is available now and what we can expect throughout the
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Calendar
On a very large yearly calendar on my kitchen wall for the past thirty years I have recorded my daily fishing information as
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Bass Streamers
There are times when fishing streamers along the banks when floating smallmouth bass rivers can be very effective. However, some anglers on our
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Simple Flies
Several years ago I stopped in a fly shop in Montana which was owned by a good friend. One of his employees was
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Smallmouth Bass Feed Heavily on Brown Drake Mayflies
Some of the most exciting smallmouth fly fishing takes place when they feed on natural Brown Drake mayflies. There are actually three different
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Murray’s Magnum Creek Chub
There are probably more creek chub minnows in most smallmouth rivers than any other single minnows. These are readily available to the bass
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Cold Hands?
During the winter and spring I always carry Simms Freestone Half Finger Fishing Gloves in my vest. Experience has shown me that if
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Hot Spots
I always mentally mark a spot where I have caught or moved some large fish…any kind fish. This was the spot on the
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Popper Casting
When we make a back cast to pick a popping bug up off the stream to make another cast we may cause that
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Quick Water
Heavy rains that last less than a day but deposit two or three inches of rain definitely cause our rivers to become too
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Cooling Bass Rivers
The smallmouth rivers are cooling and although I am catching nice bass throughout the rivers, I am aware that some of the largest
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Bass Rod
Sure you can land a nice size smallmouth bass on your five weight rod. However, you are limiting the size of the flies
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Night Smallmouth Bass Fishing
You just might catch your largest smallmouth bass of the year by fishing at night. They feed heavily in the low light levels
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Keep Dry
During the summer I do not use waders when floating or wading smallmouth rivers. However I always carry a raincoat in the back
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Streamer Success
Here are two simple steps that can easily double the number of successfully hooked fish on your streamer fishing. (1) Always follow the
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The Best Action with Surface Bugs
In order to catch large bass consistently on hard surface bugs it is very important to be able to adjust the bug action
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Reading a Smallmouth River
The most valuable skill a smallmouth angler can develop is learning to read the water accurately. The few minutes spent analyzing a section
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My Helpful Angler’s Calendar
My angler’s calendar is very large, having about two inch square spaces for each date. This allows plenty of space for me to
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Switch-Hand Casting
I have a good friend who injured his right shoulder badly. Since he cast with his right hand he was very disappointed that
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Refine Your Smallmouth Fishing
When I wrote my first book Fly Fishing Techniques for Smallmouth Bass an editor with Field and Stream Magazine was very impressed with
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Fly Fishing Tip: Buck the Wind
Casting directly into a strong wind or with a strong wind coming in on your casting arm can present problems. One way I
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Smallmouth Bass and Trout Fly Fishing Report Podcast
Smallmouth Bass and Trout Fly Fishing Report Podcast – Stream Report for Smallmouth Bass and Trout Fly Fishing in the Shenandoah Valley -August
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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast 5-22-12
Listen to Harry Murray’s Podcast discussion on Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass from late May through early summer. Harry discusses stream conditions, smallmouth
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Smallmouth Bass in the Bank Bays
We are coming into the stream conditions when you can catch some large smallmouth bass in the “bank bays”. These are those 2
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North and South Fork Shenandoah River Fly Fishing Report
The North Fork of the Shenandoah River is currently in great shape at Strasburg, VA but upstream from Edinburg, VA to Fulks Run, VA there is
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Large Bass
Large smallmouth bass frequently do not feed heavily in the bright sunny conditions we have now. However, you can get good action by
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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Outlook for Late Spring 2011
https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///smb51611.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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How to Beat High Smallmouth Rivers
1. I head upstream to get above as many feeder streams as possible. For example, from where my fly shop is in Edinburg
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Fly Fishing to Selective Smallmouth Bass
I was floating the North Fork of the Shenandoah River on a beautiful evening in late May when there was a very heavy
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Review of Angling in 2010, Part 2
Smallmouth Bass The smallmouth fishing was great in Virginia in 2010. Although we fished many streams the North and South Forks of the
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New Flies for 2011 at Murray’s Fly Shop – Micro Poppers
NEW for 2011 Micro Poppers (size 10) Black, Chartreuse, Frog & Yellow $3.05 These are extremely effective for sunfish and also smallmouth bass
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Smallmouth Bass and a Switch Rod January 2, 1011
Winter Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing with a Switch Rod from JW Murray on Vimeo. We didn’t get skunked but the river is still
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Smallmouth Action
Great smallmouth action can now be had by dressing Shenk’s White Streamer #6 with Gink Floatant and fishing it upstream in the tails
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Harry’s Article “Fishing Critters for Smallmouth Bass”
Harry just added a new article to our website (www.murraysflyshop.com/articles). In his article “Fishing Critters for Smallmouth Bass” Harry discusses fishing mouse patterns
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Popping bugs for Smallmouth Bass…. Fantastic!
Fly Fishing with popping bugs for Smallmouth Bass just might be at it’s peak right now on the North and South Fork of
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Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part XV
This podcast with Harry Murray covers Late Season Smallmouth Bass fly fishing techniques and tactics. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastxv.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download |
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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast Part XIV
Harry’s discussion on Fishing the Chase for Smallmouth Bass from July to October https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastxiv.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast Part XIII
Using my Floating Minnows in the tails of the pools at dusk often produces some large bass.Harry’s view on fishing the tails of
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Bass Podcast XIII–Fishing the Tails of the Pools for Smallmouth Bass from mid July to mid October
Harry’s view on fishing the tails of the pools for smallmouth bass from mid July to mid October https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastxiii.mp3Podcast: Play in new window
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Early Morning Fishing
Dogs don’t seem to mind the early morning wake up call when there is something fun involved. I try to take a note
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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast Part IX
Harry’s view on Smallmouth Streamer Tactics from mid June to mid July https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastix.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part VII
Learning to fly fish for smallmouth bass can be as easy as using the same tactics you would use on the larger western
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Bass Podcast VII–Smallmouth Streamer Tactics from mid May to mid June.
Harry’s discussion on Smallmouth Streamer Tactics from mid May to mid June. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastvii.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Fly Fishing Smallmouth Bass Podcast Part VI
Smallmouth Nymph Tactics from early April to mid May https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastvi.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Bass Podcast VI–Smallmouth Nymph Tactics from early April to mid May
Smallmouth Nymph Tactics from early April to mid May https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///basspodcastvi.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Floating the North or South Fork
The water levels are great right now for floating just about anywhere on the North or South Fork of the Shenandoah. Fly fishing
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Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Podcast Part V
Listen to Harry Murray’s discussion on fly fishing for smallmouth bass with streamers from early April to late May. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/basspodcastV.mp3Podcast: Play in new
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