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Whether you are looking to decode remote mountain freestones or looking for advanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"599\"\u003estream tactics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for technical tailwaters, explore our selection at Murray's Fly Shop to accelerate your learning curve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"trout-streams-of-virginia","title":"Trout Streams of Virginia 4th Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003eThis new, completely revised edition of Harry Slone's much praised guide to Virginia's beloved Blue Ridge watershed offers fly-anglers all they need to know. Melding good storytelling, solid science, and a seasoned angler's eye for fish and insect behavior, Slone not only guides you to some of the finest fishing spots in the region, but also helps deepen your appreciation and enjoyment when you get there. This guide includes complete information on access, stream conditions, and regulations. Tips on specific flies and tactics for specific waters will help everyone from the novice to the inveterate angler. He takes you to roadside rivers, pristine mountain creeks, and covers choice fee-based fishing on private streams and sporting lodges. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e By: Harry Slone\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Paperback, 192 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ray Rumpf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29856740305,"sku":"B-3484","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/1360\/files\/Trout_Streams_of_Virginia.jpg?v=1752330332"},{"product_id":"trout-streams-and-hatches-of-pennsylvania","title":"Trout Streams and Hatches of Pennsylvania","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003ePennsylvania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e is famous for its well-protected and uncrowded trout streams, and this guide has established itself-after two editions and more than 30,000 copies sold- as the trusted, most complete resource for resident and visiting anglers. 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