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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Riffle Hitch
Last year at my son’s encouragement, we started experimenting with the “Riffle Hitch” technique for smallmouth bass which I used many years ago
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Fly Fishing Workshop Podcast
Learn to Fly Fish with our Fly Fishing Workshop–This November we will be starting our fly fishing workshops on Saturdays in the fly
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Healthy Trout
Many beginning trout anglers are amazed to see a nice trout turn belly-up and die when they return him to the stream with
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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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Escape Technique
I had outstanding smallmouth bass fishing on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River with a method of streamer fishing I am calling,
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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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Tying a Deer Hair Bass Bug
When I teach my winter fly tying classes, the beginning fly tyers are amazed how quickly they learn to tie great deer hair
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Wading Staff
Wading safely is an important part of fly fishing. I use a Folstaff Wading Staff (3/4″ X 50″) in all of my fly
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Delicate Presentation
When fishing 7X leaders with small flies a delicate presentation is difficult when the wind is blowing straight into your face. One option
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Save a Fly Rod
When a fly gets caught in a tree over the stream which is out of reach the proper way to attempt to free
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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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Wary Smallmouth Bass
As the smallmouth rivers get low and clear I find that I can prevent scaring the largest bass by wading upstream and fishing
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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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Keep Healthy
When we are floating the smallmouth bass river or climbing the mountain trout stream we usually carry a lunch and drinking water in
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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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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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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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Fly Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass & Trout–May 2014
Fly Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass & Trout–May 2014 In this fly fishing podcast Harry Murray discusses the streams conditions plus the techniques
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MFS Fly Fishing Podcast on iTunes
Murray’s Fly Shop Fly Fishing Podcast on iTunes – Learn to fly fish or brush up on your tactics by listening to our Fly
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2014 – Learn to Fly Fish
2014!! – Make it the year you Learn to Fly Fish!! Our 2014 Catalogs just arrived at the Fly Shop and if you’re
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Learn to fly fish – Fly Fishing 101 – FREE!!!
Learn to fly fish – Fly Fishing 101 – FREE!!! Spring is here! Are you anyone you know interested in learning about Fly
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Quill Gordon Mayfly Dun today in the Shenandoah National Park
Quill Gordon Mayfly Dun today in the Shenandoah National Park. It came off around 2:00 this afternoon during our first Mountain Trout Fly
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Brook Trout Fly Fishing Season IS HERE!
Fly Fishing for Brook Trout in the Shenandoah National Park today found plenty of 39 degree water in the streams. There is still
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Trout Fishing!!!? Do you want to brush up on your technique?
Check out our Trout Fly Fishing Refresher Workshop, March 23, 2013 from 10:00am – Noon at the fly shop in Edinburg, VA. Discuss
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Do you want to catch native Brook Trout?
The brookies will be waking up from their long winter nap shortly. Get ready to catch them in one of our two day
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Line Hand Retrieve
A line hand retrieve is a valuable skill to master. From ponds and lakes to heavy river streamer runs there are times when
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Winter Workshop: Exploring the Fine Points of Dry Fly Fishing for Trout
Do you like catching Trout on #22 Midges or #16 Dry Flies? Join us December 29, 2012 from 10:00am – Noon at the
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2009 Fly Fishing School Dates
We have had a lot of requests for the dates of our 2009 On The Stream Fly Fishing Schools so, here are the
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