Inchworm
A dry Inchworm Fly is an exceptionally versatile trout fly. In addition to catching trout that apparently take it for the natural inchworms,
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Fly Fishing in October Podcast
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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Murray’s Pop Strike
When the dry fly fishing is fast and I am catching many cutthroats in the mountain trout streams in the Rockies or brook
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Clothing
Before the regular anglers around West Yellowstone got to know Charlie Brooks they called him Mr. Monotone. Brook’s, who was a very special
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Trout & Bass Fly Fishing Report–April 2016
FlyFishing Report for Virginia including native brook trout and smallmouth bass fishing. April is the favorite month for trout fishing by many serious
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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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New Scientific Anglers Fly Line, Part Two
Part Two Blog on Scientific Anglers Sonar Sink 30 Warm Fly Line The new Scientific Anglers Sink 30 Warm is an outstanding fast sinking
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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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Where are the Natural Nymphs?
Many natural nymphs move to the downstream side of the cobblestones in the lower sections of the riffles at this time of the
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Selective Trout
A large trout comes up and looks at your dry fly but refuses it. There is a natural tendency to cast back to
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Find the Good Water
Late last summer I drove a long distance to fish a mountain trout stream. When I arrived at the lower end of the
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Drag Free Drift
The speed of the current just inches below the stream surface is usually moving faster than the current on the surface where our
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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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Releasing Trout
Always land your trout with a net as quickly as possible to prevent stressing them. Revive your trout completely before releasing him. Choose
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Line Hand Strike
The more I fish, the more I find that I rely strongly on my line-hand strike to set the hook on the fishes
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Drag Free Dry Fly Drift
I have been doing a great amount of experimenting this year with many different casts that are helpful in throwing slack line casts
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Change of Pace Flies
Large trout in heavily fished streams become very tough to catch this time of year. I believe part of the reason for this
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Easy Trout
Now that the Trico hatch is in full swing on our trout streams you can rest assured that these trout probably have examined
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Stream Approach
The most valuable angling skill you can master is learning how to approach the specific piece of water you plan to fish. Sounds
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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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An Expert Anglers Insight
For many years a Cricket Dry Fly has been one of my most dependable flies all across the country in all types of
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New Angler, Part B
“I am new to fly fishing and need advice on rods for freshwater fishing”. This question came in as email and I believe
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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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New Angler
“I am new to fly fishing and need advice on rods for freshwater fishing”. This question came in as email and I believe
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Hiking Comfort
When I hike into the remote hollows to fish mountain trout streams I wear my felt sole boot foot hippers if I am
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Caddisflies Tandem Rig
At this time of the year caddisflies are very active. Frequently each evening there are adults returning to the streams to deposit eggs
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Find Good Trout Fishing
I have a good angling friend who consistently gets very good trout fishing. In
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Dry Fly Refusal
Many trout refusals of dry flies result from one of two problems which can be easily corrected. First the fly may be too
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Fly Fishing Stream Report
Harry Murray discusses the best trout fishing in the Blue Ridge Parkway at this time of the year and what flies to use
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Catching Trout on Heavily Fished Streams
Catching trout on heavily fished streams can prove to be a monumental challenge for even the most experienced anglers. On heavily fished trout
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Fall and Cooler Temperatures Trout Fishing
Jeff Murray likes this time of the year because the large trout feed well. Just remember the Brook Trout are well underway with
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Fly Fishing Chironomid Midges
The Mr. Rapidan Soft Hackle is a great fly to use when the trout are taking emerging midges. Many trout feed actively on
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Trico Feeders
Large trout feeding on natural trico mayflies are very selective on the artificial flies they will take and the way they drift during
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Trout Pools
Many of our best stocked trout streams in Virginia such as Big Stoney, Mill Creek and the Bullpasture have gotten very high from
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Fly Fishing Pop Strike for Brook Trout
The trout in the mountain streams in Virginia are coming up well to the hatches now and you can get great action with
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Fly Fishing Low Trout Streams
Late Summer/ Fall – The mountain trout streams are low and the large trout are very wary. Many of these trout move into
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Deep Trout Fly Fishing – Big Nymphs
Many brown trout begin feeding actively in the large streams in the fall. One of my most productive tactics to catch these trout
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Fly Fishing: Sweep A Streamer
Earlier we covered how to catch large brown trout in the riffles at this time of the year (late fall/ winter). Today let’s
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Rod Pointer
Being able to see trout on their feeding stations in the stream and fishing to each one individully is one of the most
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Trout Stream Report June 27, 2011
Harry’s discussion on the trout stream conditions and expectations from now until the end of the summer. He discusses the natural food present
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Trout Fly Fishing Outlook Podcast for Late Spring 2011
https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///trout51611.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Fishing Shrimp and Cress Bugs for Trout
Fly Fishing Shrimp and Cress Bugs for Trout Listen to Harry’s discussion on Fishing Shrimp and Cress Bugs for Trout – These insects are
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Greedy Trout
Last spring we had great hatches on the trout streams in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the brook trout fed heavily on the
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Chironomid Midge Trout Fishing
Listen to Harry Murray as he discusses fly fishing for trout with Chironomid Midges. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles/chiromidgetroutfish.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe:
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Beatis or Midge
Late in the fall and during the winter you may spot trout feeding on the surface on beatis mayflies or chironomid midges. It
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Wary Trout
One is tempted to make long casts on small trout streams late in the season when the streams are low and the trout
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Smallmouth/Trout Tactics
Many of the tactics I use for smallmouth fishing in the rivers in Virginia are very similar to the tactics I use in
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The Brookies are feeding and Mayflies are hatching
Great Fly Fishing awaits! The Brook Trout in the Blue Ridge Mountains are feeding like crazy! Expect to find a lot of hatching
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Trout Podcast Part XI–Fishing Medium to Large Streams from early September to December
Fishing Medium to Large Streams from early September to the end of the year https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///TroutPodcastPartXI.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe:
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