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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New Angler, part D
“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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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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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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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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Study Entomology
If you fall down in a shallow stream and anyone is watching, rather than splashing around while you embarrassingly try to stand up,
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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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Match the Hatch
I really enjoyed identifying the aquatic insect hatches with Art Flick’s help for the three book I have written on the subject. And
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Mastering Trout Nymph Fishing
Here is how you can easily solve the dilemma of trout nymph fishing. On a day when you have caught several dozen trout
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Short Casts
When the mountain trout streams are carrying a high water level I always catch more fish by using short casts to precise feeding
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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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Fix Those Line Wraps on a Fly Rod
Frequently the wind or an underpowered casts causes the line to form a knot around the upper part of the fly rod. When
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Smallmouth Bass & Trout Stream Report for September 2014
As fall is approaching Harry Murray gives you an update on the streams conditions when fishing for smallmouth bass and trout. The first
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NEW Scott Radian Fly Rods
10-9-2020 The Scott Radian Fly Rods have been discontinued. Please give us a call 540-984-4212 or check the On Sale page for used
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Trout and Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Report Podcast
Trout and Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Report Podcast August 2013: Listen in as the first part of this report Harry Murray discusses his “change
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Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass for July 2013
Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass for July 2013. Listen to Harry Murray’s fishing report on spotting trout tactics for the
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Smallmouth Bass & Trout Fly Fishing Report
In this podcast Harry Murray covers tactics which work well for him as the smallmouth bass rivers get low. These include: 1) Fishing
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Never Too Young!
Those trout don’t have a chance!
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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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Mountain Trout Fly Fishing Tactics May 2012 Podcast
In this Podcast Harry Murray discusses Mountain Trout Fly Fishing Tactics and the effective flies from early May until early summer for 2012.
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Harry Murray’s Discussion on Winterizing Fly Fishing Tackle
This Fly Fishing Podcast covers an often neglected aspect in fly fishing: Winterizing your fly fishing tackle. As the season is winding down
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Fall Fishing
Listen to Harry Murray’s discussion on the fishing for smallmouth bass and trout throughout the upcoming fall season along with the flies and
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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 & Bass Tactics for Early March
Listen to Harry Murrays discussion on trout and bass tactics for this time of the year. https://blog.murraysflyshop.comwp-content/uploads/2011/03/streamtactics0307.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Fishing Shrimp and Cress Bugs for Trout
Listen to Harry’s discussion on Fishing Shrimp and Cress Bugs for Trout https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///FishingShrimpCressBugs.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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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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Chironomid Midge Trout Fishing
Listen to Harry Murray’s discussion on chironomid midge trout fishing. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///chiromidgetroutfish.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Late Season Trout
How late in the season can you fish for trout? The way I love trout fishing I go all the way through the
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Hexagenia Hatch
Mr. Rapidan Skater size 8 Listen to Harry’s discussion on the hexagenia hatch including what flies to use, when to fish, and how
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Scott Rod Demo Day
What a new rod but don’t know which one? Now is your chance to try out a broad variety of 2 to 9
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Late Spring Early Summer Trout Flies
Listen to Harry’s discussion on late spring early summer trout flies which is included in our guide trout assortment. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///troutguideasst.mp3Podcast: Play in new
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Switch Rod Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass
Listen to Harry Murray discuss the techniques and tactics which make the utilization of a Switch Rod beneficial for the Smallmouth Bass Fly
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Switch Rods
Switch rods have many applications in all forms of angling. Here are just a few situations in which they are helpful in smallmouth
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Cleaning and Dressing your Fly Line
This photo essay will cover the steps to clean and dress your fly line to ensure optimum performance. Step 1 I apply a
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Fishing Tip: Damp Bootfoot Waders
I use boot foot waders because of a foot problem I have. However, when I’m on a trip in which I fish all
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Fishing Smallmouth Bass in Discolored Water
Harry’s discussion on fishing for smallmouth when the water is discolored. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///bassindiswater.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Angler’s Club
We will be starting our Angler’s Club Newsletter again in mid March for our members.
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Swing Nymphing Tactic
Harry Murray’s discussion on the Swing Nymphing Tactic https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///swingnymphing.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Replacing Felt Soles
Yes, you can replace worn out felt soles. 1. Remove as much of the old felt as possible. 2. With a steel brush
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Dangerous Trick
When your fly becomes hooked on a tree limb several feet beyond your reach, there is a great temptation to stick your rod
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Upstream Dead Drift Nymphing
Harry Murray’s discussion on the upstream dead drift nymphing tactic. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///upstrdeaddrift.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Reading A Smallmouth River
Reading the water correctly enabled Harry Murray to catch this nice smallmouth. https://shenandoahfishing.murraysflyshop.com/AudioFiles///readingariver.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Water Color
There are times when slightly discolored water improves the fishing. The simple reason is that the fish are less wary. This very apparent
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Fly Parts.. 1000 Dumbbell Eyes!
These eyes will soon find a home on one of the thousands of Murray’s Hellgrammites or Marauders that our USA based fly tiers
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