Smallmouth Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report - August 5, 2026
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We are getting a little rain but the North and South Fork of the Shenandoah River remain low and clear but definitely fishable. Our guides are doing well on the North Fork this week by wading with a cautious approach and using nymphs and streamers. The South Fork is better for kayak trips. Early morning and late evenings are doing well with Poppers or Deer Hair Bugs along the banks. Water temperature is running around 80 degrees, so leave the waders at home and "wet wade". We've had a few anglers coming in this week to get wading staffs. These are highly recommended --Yankee Fork Wading Staff
Flies for this week:
- Rubber Leg Nymph, Brown size 6 or 8 (use as a dropper or as a stand alone)
- Murray's Regular Hellgrammite size 4 or 6 (use as a dropper or as a stand alone)
- Murray's Marauder Brown size 6 or 8
- Crittermite, Black size 4 or 6
- Clouser Crayfish, Olive size 6
- Olive Dragonfly Nymph size 6
- Murray's Chugger Frog size 6
- Murray's Bass Popper (ON SALE)
Fish these on a Murray's Bright Butt 9ft 2X or 3X Leader.
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Late August and September are prime time on the Shenandoah — don't miss out. Limited dates available for Full and Half Day guided wading trips.
- Full Day Wading Trip — $475 for 1–2 anglers (+$50 per additional angler)
- Half Day Wading Trip — $350 for 1–2 anglers (+$50 per additional angler)
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