mountain trout streams Archives - The View From Harry's Window

Inchworm

May 16, 2023 (Updated: May 11, 2023)Harry

When you spot trout rising to feed on the surface and there is no hatch, there is a good chance the trout are [...]

Fly Fishing in May

May 1, 2021 (Updated: April 28, 2021)Harry

The water levels and hatches are ideal in May providing some excellent fly fishing on the native brook trout streams. There are good [...]

Fly Fishing in April

April 1, 2021 (Updated: March 31, 2021)Harry

Fly fishing in April is great for anyone that enjoys dry fly fishing. During the early part of the month there are still [...]

Fly Fishing in August

August 1, 2020 (Updated: July 30, 2020)Harry

Fly fishing on the trout streams can be tough as the streams are low and the trout are wary. The primary goal we [...]

Sulphur Fly

May 9, 2020 (Updated: May 9, 2020)Harry

The sulphur mayflies are on now and provide outstanding fishing even if they are frustrating at times. The duns start coming off in [...]

Fly Fishing Stream Report

March 20, 2020 (Updated: March 20, 2020)Harry

Yesterday I took a few hours to check the native brook trout streams so I wanted to give you an updated stream report. [...]

Backpacking Virginia’s Trout Streams

March 6, 2020 (Updated: March 6, 2020)Harry

Virginia’s trout anglers are blessed with many trout streams which provide great trout fishing while backpacking. I just glanced through my books Virginia [...]

Seeing Trout

February 8, 2020 (Updated: February 8, 2020)Harry

One of my favorite forms of fly fishing for wild trout in mountain streams is seeing trout on their feeding stations then going [...]

How Far To Cast

September 13, 2019 (Updated: September 13, 2019)Harry

I am often asked in my fly fishing lessons, “How far do I cast?” Basically, I like to cast only far enough to [...]

Fine Tuning Casts

August 9, 2019 (Updated: August 9, 2019)Harry

There are times when regular casts on small mountain trout streams fail to give use the accuracy and delicacy needed. Even worse, the [...]

Fly Fishing in June

May 31, 2019 (Updated: May 30, 2019)Harry

The June podcast includes Harry discussing the mountain trout fishing and techniques to use for smallmouth bass. Trout Fishing The mountain trout fishing [...]

Stream Log

May 17, 2019 (Updated: May 17, 2019)Harry

The Advantages of Keeping a Stream Log According to my stream log throughout 2018, the mountain trout streams in Virginia held very good [...]

Mountain Trout Fishing the Eperous pleuralis mayfly

Early Mountain Trout Fishing

February 14, 2019 (Updated: October 29, 2020)Harry

When the mountain trout streams hold a water temperature of 40 degrees for four consecutive days the fishing becomes good. At this temperature [...]

Fly Fishing in September

August 29, 2018 (Updated: May 31, 2019)Harry

Fly Fishing in September Podcast by Harry Murray Trout Fly Fishing The rains we received throughout the summer have been great for our [...]

Fly Fishing In May Podcast

May 3, 2018Harry

Fly Fishing in May Podcast by Harry Murray In this months fly fishing podcast I will be discussing what you can expect will [...]

Small Stone Dams Built on Mountain Brook Trout Streams

April 13, 2018Harry

I see some small stone dams built on mountain brook trout streams. I assume the intention is to provide extra depth for the [...]

Up Stream Dead Drift Nymph Fishing for Trout - Murray's Fly Shop

Fly Fishing in the Mountain Trout Streams

March 8, 2018 (Updated: October 29, 2020)Harry

Fly Fishing in the Mountain Trout Streams Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop The Epeorus pleuralis mayfly nymphs are very active in the mountain trout [...]

A large rock partially submerged in a flowing stream surrounded by greenery.

My Five Favorite Flies for High Water on Mountain Trout Streams

May 16, 2017 (Updated: October 29, 2020)Harry

My Five Favorite Flies for High Water on Mountain Trout Streams To find good trout fishing in the mountain streams after a week [...]

Music in the Mountains

May 8, 2017Harry

Music in the Mountains Blog- Murray’s Fly Shop- Edinburg, Virginia The next time you hike into a mountain trout stream from a ridge [...]

Individual casting a fishing line into a stream while wearing a blue hoodie and yellow cap.

Casts

April 4, 2017Harry

Many beginning anglers make much longer casts on mountain trout streams than is required. This robs them of accuracy and delicacy. Most of [...]

Rewarding Outdoor-Experiences

February 20, 2017 (Updated: June 26, 2017)Harry

Rewarding Outdoor-Experiences Blog Murray’s Fly Shop One of the most rewarding outdoor-experiences is to hike into the remote sections of the mountain trout [...]