Murray's Fly Shop Fly Fishing Podcasts

Selecting the Proper Fly Line I receive many phone calls and emails asking about selecting a fly line for the different types of fly fishing.  So in today’s Podcast, I will be discussing the different fly lines and leaders I use all across the country for trout, bass and in saltwater.  I will elaborate on why I use each line selected to meet the various angling conditions such as the depth of the water I am fishing and the speed of the current. Mastery VPT Fly Lines Scientific Anglers Titan Long Floating Fly Lines Sonar Sink Tip III Fly Lines Sonar Sink 30 Clear Fly Lines Sonar Sink 30 Warm Fly Lines Scientific Anglers Titan Long Floating Fly Lines Mastery Bonefish Floating Fly Lines Visit our fly shop at 121 S. Main St Edinburg VA 22824 Ph 540-984-4212 www.murraysflyshop.com

Midge Fly Fishing in January 2017 Midge Fly Fishing–Many trout feed heavily on chironomid midges in our large trout streams throughout the winter. This month Harry Murray discusses the tactics and flies that are effective in fly fishing for trout with Chironomid midge flies both on the surface and underwater.  These tactics and midge fly patterns will work well for you whether you are fishing on the Firehole in the Yellowstone National Park or on Big Stoney Creek in Edinburg, Virginia. My favorite adult midge patterns include the Mr. Rapidan Midge size 18, 20; Murray’s Dark Stonefly Dry size 18; Murray’s Bronze Stonefly Dry size 18.   For trout feeding on natural emerging midges I like to use a Copper Brassie size 18 or 20 or a Copper John Zebra Nymph size 18. In the last part of my January Podcast I will cover how to clean your gear including your rods, reels, flies, fly lines, vests/raincoats, and waders.  I have made several videos on caring for you gear–check them out.    Rods Video     Fly Lines  Fly Fishing Workshops January 14, 2017  Fly Tying Class from 10 a.m. to noon January 21, 2017  Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park Workshop from 10a.m. to noon January 28, 2017 Mastering Trout Fishing Workshop from 10a.m. to noon All winter workshops are held at my fly shop at Murray’s Fly Shop P.O. Box 156 (121 S. Main St.) Edinburg VA 22824 PH 540-984-4212 www.murraysflyshop.com

My fly fishing questions and answers podcast for December will cover several topics that I have been asked over the last several months.   I will cover the benefits of designing and tying your own flies, especially since the weather will be so cold in the next few days and the streams will be to cold for good fishing. Also covered in this fly fishing podcast is a technique I use  for small streamers with the bounce retrieve.  I will be covering my three favorite types of popper (hard head bugs) and the best types of fishing each style covers.  Lastly, I will be discussing the smallmouth skaters.

In m December Fly Fishing Podcast I am going to discuss the trout fishing and the bass fishing that we can expect to see over the next month and the best tactics to use. December can provide some excellent fly fishing for large browns and rainbows in large trout streams all across the country.  In order to take advantage of this great action my friend Charlie encouraged using a two or three nymph rig fished along the stream bottom in the areas where the stream bottom was covered with many basketball size stones.  I still use this method today along with my Swing Nymphing Method when fishing in smaller trout streams.  The most effective flies that I discuss in the fly fishing podcast for trout include: Murray’s Roadkill Nymph, Black size 6 & 8, Casual Dress Nymph size 6 & 8, Murray’s Strymph, Olive size 4 & 8, Bitch Creek Nymph size 6 & 8, Mr. Rapidan Bead Head Nymph size 14, Murray’s Dark Stonefly Nymph size 12, Murray’s Caddis Larva size 14, and Murray’s Yellow Stonefly Nymph size 14 Since the bass fishing has slowed down I want to discuss an effective approach for developing and tying your own bass flies that will help you catch more bass in your own waters. A logical starting point is to consider the areas you fish and look at the specific flies you fish in each situation and are these flies productive or not.  I will be discussing my Murray’s Hellgrammite, Strymph, Magnum Streamer Series, and Floating Minnows. My next fly tying class will be on Saturday, January 14 from 10a.m. to noon at Murray’s Fly Shop. For more information visit our website or stop by my fly shop at 121 S. Main St, Edinburg VA 22824    Ph 540-984-4212

Harry Murray discusses the best trout fishing in the Blue Ridge Parkway at this time of the year and what flies to use in the first part of this fly fishing podcast episode. In the second part of this fly fishing podcast episode Harry covers how to catch those large bass that are feeding heavily in the back eddies on the sides of the river. Products discussed include: Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah Park Book by Harry Murray Virginia Blue Ribbon Streams Book by Harry Murray Murray's Magnum Hog Sucker #4 Murray's Black Madtom/Sculpin #4

Catching carp on a fly rod is an extra bonus for smallmouth anglers around Edinburg, Virginia.  Stalking, hooking and fighting the 15 to 20 pound carp is a very gratifying game.

Smallmouth Bass and Trout Fly Fishing Report Podcast - October 2013 with Harry Murray.  In this fly fishing report Harry Murray discusses how to fish deeply for smallmouth bass and the best flies to use in late fall and winter. Smallmouth Bass Flies discussed in this fly fishing report podcast include the Murray's Magnum Bluegill #4, Murray's Magnum Creek Chub #4, and Shenk's White Streamer #4. The second part of the discussion includes how to fly fish two nymph rigs and single streamer systems on delayed harvest Trout Streams and large Trout Streams in the fall and winter. Trout Flies covered in this fly fishing report podcast include the Murray's Dark Stonefly Nymph #12, Murray's Olive Caddis Pupa #14, Pearl Marauder #10, #12 and Black Marauder #10, #12.

Harry Murray discusses the NEW Scott Radian Fly Rods and why they are so great.  Order yours today!

Trout and Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Report Podcast August 2013:  Listen in as the first part of this report Harry Murray discusses his "change of pace flies" for the mountain trout streams and the tactics to use with these wary trout.  In the second part the fly fishing podcast we continue with the large stocked trout streams on where to fish and what flies to use.  The third part consists of the best tactics to use for smallmouth bass during this unusually cooler weather and the Hexagenia hatch. Flies discussed included: Murray's Housefly, Shenk's Cress Bug, Shrimp, Magnum Creek Chub, Poppers, Mr. Rapidan Skater

Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass for July 2013. Listen to Harry Murray's fishing report on spotting trout tactics for the mountain trout streams at this time of the year. He also discusses the large trout streams and how to fish hoppers and crickets along the undercut banks.  The smallmouth bass fishing has been great with the Floating Minnows and Magnum Hog Sucker. You can learn these techniques by attending our 1/2 day fly fishing lessons. $98/per person  Need more info...click here!

Virginia Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass June 2013.  In the first part of this fly fishing report Harry Murray discusses the fishing on the remote head water streams in the Shenandoah National Park and the best flies to use such as Murray's Fly Beetle, Mr. Rapidan Parachute, and Professor Dry. The second part Harry discusses the large stocked trout streams such as Big Stoney Creek along with the flies he recommends: Murray's Flying Beetle, Mr. Rapidan Delta Wing Caddis, Olive, and Shenk's Cricket. In the last part of Harry's discussion he covers the underwater flies and topwater flies along with the tactics we are using to catch some of our largest bass of the season. These flies include the Olive Marauder, Magnum Hog Sucker and Creek Chub, Shenandoah Blue Popper, and Shenandoah Chuggar Chartreuse.

Murray's Fly Shop May 2013 Fly Fishing Report for Trout and Smallmouth Bass.  This podcast covers the Mountain Trout fishing which is effective with the hatches now. The Murray's Sulphur Dry #16 & #18 and Shenk's Sulphur #16 & #18 are great on these hatches.  The Stock Trout Streams are discussed covering the methods for fishing the Murray's Olive Caddis Pupa #14 and Pearl Marauder #12. I also cover the smallmouth fishing on how to fish streamers such as the Shenk's White Streamer #6 and Murray's Madtom/Sculpin, Black size 6. For smallmouth nymph fishing I'm covering the dead drifting and swing nymphing with Murray's Black Hellgrammite #4 below the riffles.  The 17 year cicadas are coming.  Are you ready?  We have a new Cicada Popper and Foam Cicada Bug to cover your needs.

Listen to Harry Murray's advice and predictions for trout fishing in Virginia's Mountains and smallmouth bass fishing in the rivers for early spring.

In this podcast Harry Murray covers tactics which work well for him as the smallmouth bass rivers get low. These include: 1) Fishing the tails of the pools with the Murray's Floating Chub Minnows at dusk and dawn. 2) Fishing aquatic grass beds 3) Fishing river crossing ledges. In the second part of the podcast Harry Murray discusses trout fishing the spring creeks and rich freestone streams with trico mayflies and terrestrial patterns late in the summer. He also covers the tactics and flies which are productive in the low clear mountain streams late in the summer.

Listen to Harry Murray's Podcast discussion on Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass from late May through early summer.  Harry discusses stream conditions, smallmouth bass feeding areas, effective flyfishing tactics and productive flies to use while fly fishing this time of the year.