I have great success catching smallmouth bass on the Mr. Rapidan Skater in size 8 in the tails of the pools when I see the bass leaping to catch the adult damselfies and dragonflies as they fly low over the surface of the river. A foot long skating action every 10 seconds is ideal. This week my guides have been doing well with the Murray's Marauder size 6 in olive, black, and pearl.
Both the North Fork and the South Fork of the Shenandoah River are clear and fishable.
| Ft. | CFS | |
| North Fork at Mount Jackson | 2.60 | 95.8 |
| North Fork at Strasburg | 2.05 | 219 |
| South Fork at Luray | 2.66 | 674 |