{"title":"On-the-Stream Fly-Fishing Schools in Virginia","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn fly fishing where it matters most: on the water. Murray’s Fly Shop offers hands-on trout and smallmouth bass schools and lessons in Virginia, including instruction in Shenandoah National Park, George Washington National Forest, and on the Shenandoah River.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smallmouthbassflyfishingschool","title":"Smallmouth Bass Full Day Fly Fishing School","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eDo you want to Learn to Fly Fish? Our Full Day On-the-Stream Fly Fishing Schools are a great introduction to fly fishing.  Since 1962 Harry Murray has honed these schools to be the most informative Fly Fishing Lessons available. From the beginner to the most advanced anglers, these schools cover techniques and tactics used in both bass fly fishing and trout fly fishing.  If you are looking for a day of just fishing, then a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Guided fly fishing or Spin Fishing in Virginia on the Shenandoah River for Smallmouth Bass or Native Brook Trout\" href=\"https:\/\/www.murraysflyshop.com\/pages\/virginia-bass-or-trout-fly-fishing-guide-trips-with-murrays-fly-shop\"\u003eGuided Fly Fishing Trip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e would be most suited to fulfill your goals.  These schools are designed to teach you to fly fish.  The emphasis is on learning to fly fish,  where catching a fish is a rewarding bonus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eWe conduct our \u003cstrong\u003eFull Day\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOn-the-Stream Schools\u003c\/strong\u003e from the fly shop in Edinburg, VA. Each day begins with a presentation at the fly shop then we drive to either the North or South Fork of the Shenandoah River to spend the remainder of the day on the water \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elearning to Fly Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eOnce on the river our knowledgeable and patient instructors will work with you one-on-one to improve your fly fishing skills, tactics and techniques.  We customize the On-the-Stream Fly Fishing portion of these schools to meet \u003cstrong\u003eyour\u003c\/strong\u003e specific needs and goals. The format we follow creates a great Introduction to Fly Fishing Class.  These schools provide you with the most comprehensive experience available.  You will come away  prepared to fish Smallmouth Bass rivers and large trout streams. You will learn, or brush up on, casting, line management, fly fishing equipment selection (fly rod\/fly reel\/ fly line\/ flies\/ wading gear), knot tying, reading water, entomology and all aspects of fly fishing for Smallmouth Bass. We spend the majority of the time on the stream to maximize your individual learning experience so come prepared to wade in the river and fish for several hours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse our Fly Rods and Fly Reels Outfits which offer top-notch quality for your use in our schools. Additionally, we have complete Fly Rod Outfits available for those looking to buy their own equipment. (Lodging, Wading Gear, Tackle \u0026amp; Flies not included.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Bring\/Provide\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirginia Freshwater Fishing License (available at our fly shop) or online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gooutdoorsvirginia.com\/\"\u003egooutdoorsvirginia.com\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest High Waders are highly recommended for May and early June. From mid June through August we wade wet (wading shoes\/no waders) and highly recommend a supportive pair of wading shoes for the day. Hip Boots are not adequate for the Shenandoah River.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange of Clothes, Raincoat, Camera (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch, Water, Sunscreen, Bug Repellent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou may purchase flies, leaders, fly boxes and other tools\/ gadgets at the school if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCome prepared to fish.  If you have tackle (i.e. snips, pliers, forceps, hemostats, split shot) of your own, bring it.  All of these items are available for purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon registering for our On-the-Stream Schools, we will send an email with details about where to meet, what to bring, places to stay, etc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eWe keep the student to instructor ratio small to maximize your learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchool Disclaimer \u0026amp; Guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eOn-the-Stream Schools and lessons are conducted on the stream\/ river. Our goal is to ensure you have the most enjoyable experience possible. Many factors are beyond our control such as; heat, cold, rain, briars, tall grass, poison ivy, slippery rocks, ticks, mosquitos, etc.  These schools involve moving around in the water and along the stream. Please come prepared to spend the day outside.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e*We strongly encourage wearing hard sole fishing boots and waders from April through mid-June.  \u003cbr\u003e*We strongly encourage wearing hard sole fishing boots when wet wading (mid-June through August).\u003cbr\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003eWe \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edo not recommend\u003c\/span\u003e open toe sandals, flip flops or aqua socks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong pants are recommended when wading wet since they will provide some protection from briars, grass and poison ivy, rocks, etc.  A wading staff is strongly recommended to anyone unfamiliar with wading in the streams and rivers of the Shenandoah Valley.  Activity on the stream is roughly equal to walking up 8 flights of stairs over 15 minutes.  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease make an honest assessment of your physical abilities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  Should you find this difficult, please give us a call (540-984-4212) to discuss the best option to ensure a pleasurable experience learning to fly fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e–If you cancel 60 days before the date of your school, a full refund will be given. With any shorter notice, your refund will be issued through a store credit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murray's Fly Shop","offers":[{"title":"Saturday May 30-2026","offer_id":45736164294845,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Friday June 5-2026","offer_id":45736164851901,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Saturday June 13-2026","offer_id":45736180121789,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Friday June 19-2026","offer_id":45736180547773,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Saturday August 22- 2026","offer_id":46288107733181,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Friday August 28-2026","offer_id":46288108552381,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/Smallmouth_Bass_On_The_Stream_Schools.jpg?v=1738195567"},{"product_id":"mountaintroutflyfishingschool","title":"Mountain Trout Fly Fishing School - Shenandoah National Park","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMountain Trout Fly Fishing School: Shenandoah National Park \u0026amp; Blue Ridge Mountains\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster the art of angling in the world’s greatest classroom. Since 1962, \u003cstrong\u003eHarry Murray\u003c\/strong\u003e has perfected our \u003cstrong\u003eOn-the-Stream Fly Fishing Schools\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering the most comprehensive learning experience for targeting native brook trout in small mountain streams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSchool Overview \u0026amp; Logistics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conducted from \u003cstrong\u003eGraves Mountain Lodge in Syria, Virginia\u003c\/strong\u003e (approx. 40 miles east of our Edinburg, VA fly shop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the stream instruction customized to your skill level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-to-Instructor Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to 5:1 for a personalized experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $200.00 per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo register, call \u003ca href=\"tel:5409844212\"\u003e540-984-4212\u003c\/a\u003e or Reserve your spot online today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Learn: Small Stream Trout Tactics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe spend the majority of the day directly on the water to maximize your learning. This school provides a solid foundation for fishing \u003cstrong\u003enative brook trout streams\u003c\/strong\u003e in Virginia and small streams globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Instructional Topics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasting \u0026amp; Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialized techniques for tight mountain cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading the Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identifying where wild trout hold in high-gradient streams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntomology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Understanding the insects of the \u003cstrong\u003eShenandoah National Park\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAppalachian Mountain \u003c\/strong\u003eregion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment \u0026amp; Rigging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knot tying, fly selection, and leader construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Stream Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stealth and approach for wary native fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFly Fishing Gear \u0026amp; Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the best in fly fishing with \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality fly rods and reels provided\u003c\/strong\u003e for use during the school. For those looking to purchase their own setup, we offer specially priced fly rod outfits to get you equipped for success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e While we provide rods and reels, items such as flies, leaders, fly boxes, and tools (snips\/pliers) are available for purchase during the morning presentation if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Bring \u0026amp; How to Prepare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese schools are conducted rain, snow, or shine. 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(Please arrive 15 minutes early if you need a fishing license.)  After a short meet and greet and discussion on tackle and flies, you will follow our guide to the Shenandoah River for a casting lesson that is held on the stream side.  After the casting lesson you will enter the river and proceed with the On The Stream instruction.  All fly fishing lessons end at 1:00 p.m. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe provide the fly rod and fly reel outfit for you to use for the lesson plus the fly fishing instruction.  If you have your own fly rod and reel outfit you are welcome to use your own or if you would like to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.murraysflyshop.com\/collections\/fly-rod-outfits-for-bass-and-large-western-trout-streams\" title=\"Bass Fly Fishing Outfits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epurchase an outfit to use for the day we have many options to fit your budget.\u003c\/a\u003e Either way, you are welcome to use our outfits during your lesson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is not provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not provide waders, wading gear, wading staff, snips or pliers.  We normally conduct these lessons in the summer time (mid-June to September) when the water is warm enough to wade wet (wading shoes).  However if you are taking a lesson in May, early June or in September then we do recommend chest high waders.  Hip boots are not adequate for wading in the Shenandoah River.  \u003cbr\u003eWe strongly encourage wearing hard sole fishing boots.  We do not recommend open toed sandals, flip flops or aqua socks.  Long pants are recommended but not required for wading the Shenandoah River.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlies are not included in the cost of these lessons.  You may bring your own flies or our instructor will be happy to make suggestions prior to your lesson based on the water conditions and what is working best at that time of the year. 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Unlike typical trout rivers, these \"blue line\" environments in the \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Washington National Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e demand technical precision and a stealthy approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1962, \u003cstrong\u003eHarry Murray\u003c\/strong\u003e has refined this full-day immersive school to help anglers confidently navigate the smallest mountain streams. 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Flies and tools are not included. We will help you select the flies that are working best at the time of our class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlanning to gear up?\u003c\/em\u003e Students enjoy exclusive discounts on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.murraysflyshop.com\/collections\/fly-rod-outfits-for-small-eastern-and-western-trout-streams\" title=\"Small Stream Fly Fishing Rod Outfits\"\u003eComplete Fly Rod Outfits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe school begins at \u003cstrong\u003e9:00 a.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e at our fly shop in Edinburg, VA, with a classroom presentation. 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