Fly Fishing Classroom Workshops with Murray's Fly Shop

All Fly Fishing Workshops are held at Murray's Fly Shop in beautiful downtown Edinburg, Virginia (90 minutes from the Capital Beltway) on Saturdays from November through early spring from 10 a.m. to approximately noon.  We cover a broad variety of topics for trout fishing, smallmouth bass fishing, fly rod casting, fly line care and fly tying. Harry Murray, author of 14 books, and owner/founder of Murray's Fly Shop teaches attendees in these fun and interactive fly fishing workshops.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 540-984-4212 or email [email protected]

 Here is a list of our classroom workshops for the Fall/ Winter 2024 - Winter/ Spring 2025.  All Classroom Workshops meet at Murray's Fly Shop at 121 South Main Street, Edinburg, VA 22824 at 10:00am.
Please scroll down for more information on each class or give us a call (540-984-4212)

Do you want to brush up on your fly casting, learn a new cast, or simply try fly rod casing for the first time? This is the class for you.  On our casting lawn, we will teach you how to perform all of the standard casts as well as roll casts, curve casts, and shooting line.  After the casting class head back inside the fly shop where we will show you how to rig your tackle by covering the knots to use when putting your line and backing on a fly reel.  We provide the rod and reel outfits for you to use for the class or if you prefer you can bring your own. Space is limited so sign up today!

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Learn to Fly Fish the SNP! This classroom setting workshop will feature a slide show and a map review of the Shenandoah National Park in order to share with you my 60 years of fishing in the Park.  My goal is to help you find the best streams, tactics, and flies so that you may enjoy the Park and its trout fishing as much as I do.  The Shenandoah National Park asked me to write a book on the Park many years ago, to which I did.  This book is the official book for the Park--Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park by Harry Murray.  By using this book and the maps we have in the fly shop I can help you find some of the best streams to fish in the Shenandoah National Park. You will not be on the stream for this class. Most beginners take this class and then follow up with our On The Stream Mountain Trout Schools in the spring. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

If you cannot make it in person to this class but want to hear about Harry's favorite streams, then download our digital video.  In this 44 minute video, Harry discusses 17 of his favorite streams in the Park.  After completion of your online order, you will be sent a link to download the video to watch in the safety of your home/office. 

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Fine Points of Nymph Fishing for Trout Class 10a.m. to approximately noon $25 per person To Register, CLICK HERE February 8, 2025 at 10a.m.

You can catch many large trout with the techniques, flies and tackle we cover in this classroom setting workshop. Special water reading is also covered here along with a refined indicator system which helps in detecting the trouts' strikes.  Harry Murray will be using a slide show that will show the various types of water and the best flies used for nymph fishing for trout whether you are fishing in the Shenandoah National Park, stocked trout streams, or in the Rocky Mountains. You will not be on the stream for this class. 

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Smallmouth Bass Fishing on the Shenandoah River 101 Class 10am to approximately noon  $25 per person Spring 2025 To Register, CLICK HERE and choose a date from the menu. February 22, 2025 at 10a.m. March 29, 2025 at 10a.m.

This classroom presentation will show you the best access points on both the North Fork and South Fork of the Shenandoah River by utilizing my master map and the books I have written--Fly Fishing the Shenandoah River for Smallmouth Bass and Fly Fishing Techniques for Smallmouth Bass.  I will be presenting a slide show on how to fish streamers, nymphs, and topwater flies in the various sections of the river as the season progresses. There are special discussions on selecting the specific artificial nymphs to match the natural nymphs and the best tactics to use. Likewise, after identifying the natural minnows in the river I will show you how to choose the best flies to match these minnows and the most productive tactics. Topwater fly fishing for bass is one of the most exciting forms of angling so I will reveal the special methods which will enable you to refine your tactics. My goal with this class is to help you find excellent fishing throughout the Shenandoah Valley for smallmouth bass. You are not on the stream for this class.  Typically students who attend this class end up taking one of our Smallmouth Bass On The Stream Schools during the summer to get hands on experience on the Shenandoah River. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

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Learn to Tie Your Own Flies!  Many anglers find it enjoyable to spend the winter months tying their flies for the next years fishing season.  This two hour workshop will teach you how to tie dry flies, nymphs, streamers and deer hair bass bugs that are effective all across the country.  This is a very basic workshop that is geared toward beginners and for those that just want to brush up on their techniques.  We do not supply the materials for this workshop.  You can purchase one of our basic fly tying kits, bring your own materials, or just watch as I tie the sample flies. Space is limited so pre-registration is required!.

Deer Hair Bass Bug Fly Tying Class
10a.m. to approximately noon 
$25 per person (does not include kit)

Saturday December 7, 2024 at 10a.m.

Minnow Changer Fly Tying Class
10a.m. to approximately noon 
$59 per person (includes a kit)

January 11, 2025 at 10a.m.

Learn how to tie a Minnow Changer which is very popular in the smallmouth bass world.  Our experienced instructor, Brandon, will guide you through each step using a prepackaged kit that consists of enough  materials to tie 6 Minnow Changers. This class is recommended for tyers that already know the basics but want to hone their skills on complex flies such as the Minnow Changer and other articulated fly patterns.

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Other Ways to Learn to Fly Fish

 For more information you can visit our fly shop at:

121 S. Main St, (P.O. Box 156), Edinburg VA 22824 or call us at 540-984-4212