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Winter-Spring Fly Fishing Classroom
2010-2011

Harry Murray fly fishing class and lesson at Murrays Fly Shop in Edinburg, VA
All classes meet on Saturdays from 10:00a.m. - Noon.
The fee is $25.00 for each class.
Space in our Winter-Spring Classroom is reserved on a first come first served basis.

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Introduction to Fly Fishing

November 6, 2010

10 a.m. to noon

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We will use a slide presentation so you can gain a basic understanding of trout fishing in mountain streams, spring creeks, large western streams and smallmouth fishing throughout the country and saltwater fishing. There will be a discussion of the specific rods, reels, and lines to use for all forms of fly fishing as well as the specific flies to use. We will show you all of the equipment from waders, and vests to leaders and snips.


Fly Fishing for Bass

November 20, 2010 AND January 15, 2011

10 a.m. to noon

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We will use slides of various types of smallmouth water to show you how to fish streamers, nymphs and top water patterns. We will show the most productive smallmouth flies and show you how to fish them. Using the specific models, we will show you the various rods, reels, line and equipment we use for smallmouths. We will also cover the various access spots.


Fly Fishing for Trout 

December 11, 2010 AND March 12, 2011

10 a.m. to noon

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Using our slide show we will show you how to read the water and fish drys, nymphs, and streamers on all types of trout streams. We will cover entomology and show you which flies to fish. We cover rods, lines, and tackle used in trout fishing. Using our books and maps we will show you where to find good trout fishing.


 

Fly Casting & Rigging Tackle

August 28 & September 11, 2010

March 19, 2011 AND April 9, 2011

10 a.m. to noon

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We will teach you casting on our casting lawn. We will show you how to select the proper tackle for the type of fishing you plan to do and how to rig the rod, line, backing and leader and also how to care for your tackle.

 


Basic Fly Tying

January 29 AND February 5 AND February 19, 2011

10 a.m. to noon

Harry Murray will conduct a fly tying school for beginning and intermediate students. It will cover how to tie trout dry flies, nymphs and streamers as well as bass deer hair bugs.

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Advanced Fly Tying

February 26 AND March 5, 2011

10 a.m. to noon

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In these classes, taught by Harry Murray, you will tie both new and old patterns. Those patterns include favorite trout drys, terrestrials, emergers and smallmouth flies. Those who have taken the basic fly tying schools can use this class to expand their skills, however, this is open to all fly tyers at any level.