Virginia Fly Fishing Schools, Classes & Workshops | Shenandoah Valley

Elevate your time on the water with expert, hands-on instruction at Murray's Fly Shop Fly Fishing Schools in Edinburg, Virginia. Whether you’re an absolute beginner looking to tie your first Woolly Bugger, an angler wanting to tighten your fly casting loops, or an experienced tier looking to pack flawless deer hair bass bugs, our winter and spring classroom clinics are designed for you.

Our interactive sessions strip away the frustration of the learning curve, giving you the real-world skills, practical gear knowledge, and confidence needed to become a more successful angler.

Comprehensive Fly Fishing & Tying Topics Covered:

Advanced Trout Fishing Techniques: Learn the nuances of reading water, subtle nymph presentations, and dry fly tactics on high-gradient streams.

Shenandoah National Park Native Brook Trout: Master the stealth approach, backcountry access points, and seasonal strategies required for native brookies.

Shenandoah River Smallmouth Bass Fishing: Discover how to read river currents, present topwater poppers, and fish deep subsurface streamers for trophy smallmouth.

Precision Fly Casting Lessons: Ditch bad habits with tailored instruction designed to maximize your line speed, accuracy, and loop control.

Beginner & Intermediate Fly Tying: Step up to the vise to master thread control, material handling, and durable fly construction.

Fly Line Care & Gear Maintenance: Extend the life of your fly lines and optimize your fly rod's shooting and loading performance.

Each workshop seamlessly blends deep classroom instruction with real-world, practical knowledge that you can immediately apply to Virginia's premier trout streams and bass rivers.

Master the Water with Master Instructors

Every single class in our curriculum was personally developed by shop founder Harry Murray—a legendary figure in Mid-Atlantic angling, innovative fly designer, and author of 14 definitive fly fishing books.

Backed by decades of professional guiding and teaching experience throughout the Shenandoah Valley, our expert staff excels at translating complex streamside biology, aquatic insect hatches, and technical river tactics into simple, easy-to-understand lessons. You aren't just taking a class; you are inheriting generations of local on-the-water expertise.

Plan Your Visit: Class Times & Logistics

Our specialized fly fishing schools are hosted right inside our historic shop in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, making it a convenient weekend day-trip for anglers across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Location: Murray's Fly Shop | 121 South Main Street, Edinburg, Virginia 22824 (Just 90 minutes from Washington, D.C. and the Capital Beltway)

Schedule: Saturdays from November through May

Time: Classes begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. and conclude around 12:00 p.m. (Noon).

Cost: Starting at $35 per person (Pre-registration is required as classroom seating is limited).          

Ready to claim your seat or view specific dates? Scroll down to browse our individual class calendars or call our team directly at (540) 984-4212 to register today!