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Collection: Featured Flies of the Month

Harry Murray's recommended fly list  for this time of the year.  (January 2026)

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Mountain Trout Native Brook Streams -- The water temperature on these streams in very cold so there is not much action in January. Focus on nymphs if you decide to try it. Prime Time to fish the native brook trout streams is April - mid June.  For more information on the hatch charts, see my book Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park. Want to learn more? Register for a Spring 2026 Mountain Trout School

Prince Nymph size 14 Mr. Rapidan Bead Head Nymph size 14
Copper John Nymph size 16, Zebra Murray's Dark Stonefly Nymph size 14
Murray's Little Dark Stonefly Dry size 16 Perdigon Nymph, Olive or French size 16

 

Smallmouth Bass Rivers -- The rivers are very cold and there is not much action going on at this time of year. If you just want to be on the river, head to areas above dams that have the deepest water and use the biggest flies you can. Our Fly Fishing Schools start in May, reserve your spot today!

Murray's Magnum Hog Sucker size 4
CJ Sluggo
Murray's Heavy Hellgrammite, Black size 4 Galloups Dungeon
Murray's Magnum Darter size 4 Murray's Tungsten Cone Head Marauder size 4



Stocked Trout Streams & Delayed Harvest Areas-- Stocking continues this month throughout Virginia . Check to make sure you have appropriate licenses. 

Perdigon Nymph size 12 San Juan Worm size 8
Rubber Leg Nymph Black/Tan size 8 Dark Stonefly Nymph size 12
Mr. Rapidan Midge Dry size 20 Mr. Rapidan Soft Hackle, Brown size 14, 16
Tungsten Pearl Marauder size 10 Tungsten Black Marauder size 10
Jig Squirmy Wormie Cress Bug size 16

  



Featured Flies of the Month