• Black Murray’s Hellgrammite fly, providing a high-contrast silhouette for smallmouth bass in stained or murky water.
  • Original Murray’s Hellgrammite fly pattern for smallmouth bass, featuring the signature ostrich herl body for lifelike movement.
  • Weighted Murray’s Heavy Hellgrammite fly designed to sink quickly into deep river pockets and fast-moving riffles.
  • Olive Murray’s Hellgrammite fly pattern, ideal for clear water conditions and matching natural riverbed vegetation.
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Murray's Hellgrammite, Heavy Lead-Eye

Murray's Hellgrammite, Heavy Lead-Eye

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Murray’s Heavy Hellgrammite: The Ultimate Smallmouth Bass Fly

Proven Precision for Deep Pockets and Fast Water

The Murray’s Heavy Hellgrammite isn’t just another fly—it is the result of years of on-the-water testing to create the most productive smallmouth bass pattern ever tied. Designed specifically to reach the "strike zone" quickly, this weighted version of our signature fly is a must-have for any serious warm-water angler.
Check out Harry's Article on the History of the Hellgrammite on our Blog

Why the "Heavy" Style Works

While standard flies often drift over the heads of trophy fish, the Heavy Hellgrammite is tied with extra weight to penetrate deep pockets and current breaks where large Smallmouth Bass and Trout wait for a meal.

How to Fish the Murray's Hellgrammite:

The Upstream Dead-Drift: Cast into the deep pockets directly below riffles. Allow the fly to tumble naturally along the bottom. This mimics a hellgrammite that has been dislodged from the rocks—an easy meal for a waiting predator.

The Down-and-Across Swing: Cast at a 45-degree angle downstream. Use a slow, six-inch stripping action to create the "undulating" motion that makes this ostrich-herl pattern so famous.

The "Trout Streamer" Secret: Don't leave these in your bass box. This pattern is a sleeper hit on large Western trout rivers in the Rockies and Alaska. It is an exceptional streamer for targeting large Brown and Rainbow Trout that are looking for a high-protein calorie boost.

Choosing Your Color

We offer the Murray’s Hellgrammite in three distinct colors because water clarity and bass preferences change throughout the season.

Color Best Conditions
Black The classic choice; high visibility in most water types and a perfect silhouette.
Olive Ideal for clearer water or rivers with high vegetation and algae growth.
Brown Best for matching the natural "earth-tone" larvae found in rocky riverbeds.

 

 

Shipping & Returns

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Free Custom Rigging & Spooling

When you purchase a fly rod outfit from Murray's Fly Shop, we are happy to professionally spool your reel with line and backing at no extra charge before shipping. To take advantage of this service, please email us your order number after checkout and specify your preferred retrieve (left-hand or right-hand wind) and reel color preference.

Return Policy

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you are not happy with your order for any reason, we are here to help.

Returns

  • Items may be returned within 30 days of delivery for a full refund or exchange.
  • Items must be in original, unused condition with all original packaging and tags attached.
  • Custom-spooled reels and fly lines that have been used on the water are not eligible for return.
  • Sale and clearance items are final sale and cannot be returned.

How to Return an Item

  1. Email us at [info@murraysflyshop.com] with your order number, valid phone number and reason for return.
  2. We will provide a return authorization and shipping instructions.
  3. Pack the item securely and ship it back to us. We recommend using a trackable shipping method.
  4. Once we receive and inspect the return, we will process your refund or exchange within 5–7 business days.

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If you received a damaged or incorrect item, please contact us within 7 days of delivery and we will make it right at no cost to you.

Warranty Claims

Many of the products we carry — including Orvis, Scott, Winston, and St. Croix fly rods — come with manufacturer warranties. If you need to make a warranty claim, please contact us and we will help guide you through the process with the manufacturer.  Please follow all instructions included with your rod, reel, waders regarding registration requirements.  (Almost all Fly Rod Manufacturers require registration for your warranty to be valid.)

Contact Us

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  • Email: info@murraysflyshop.com
  • Phone: 540-984-4212
  • Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9-4 | Saturday 9-3 | Sunday Closed - All times are Eastern Time Zone
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