Smallmouth Bass Streams Fly Fishing Report - April 23, 2025
Both the North Fork and the South Fork of the Shenandoah River are in great shape. Water levels are holding up and we have had reports from our guides and customers that they are picking up some nice bass. Hot flies for this week: Murray's Magnum Hog Sucker size 4, Murray's Tungsten Cone Head Marauder size 4, Magnum Darter size 4, Murray's Heavy Hellgrammite size 4, Murray's Olive Strymph size 4. and Chartreuse Marauder size 6. Fish these slowly along the stream bottom, stripping about every 4 seconds. We are using 9ft 7-weight fly rods with a Bass Bug Taper 7-weight fly line and Bright Butt Leader 9ft 2X to throw these large flies.
Chest high waders are recommended for wading as the water temperature is still too cold to wade wet. If you need help on access to either the North or South Fork, stop by the fly shop or see my book Fly Fishing the Shenandoah River for Smallmouth Bass.
Dale, one of our instructors, helping a student on the Shenandoah River Summer 2024.
Fly Fishing Schools on the Shenandoah River
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Full Day Fly Fishing Schools include a classroom presentation and on the stream instruction for a full day of learning. These start at 9am at our fly shop in Edinburg on scheduled dates. 2025 Dates: May 31, June 7, 13, 20, 21 or August 16, 23
$200pp, class sizes are small, pre-registration is required. Fly Rod & Reel outfits are provided for the school. -
Half Day Fly Fishing Lessons include a short meet/greet at 9am at our fly shop in Edinburg, then off to the river for a basic fly fishing lesson until about 1pm. 2025 Dates: June 4, 25, 28, July 12, 16, 26, 30, August 2, 6, 27, September 10, 24, 27
$125pp, class sizes are small, pre-registration is required. Fly Rod and Reel outfits are provided for the lesson.
Fly Rod & Reel Combo Specials at Murray's Fly Shop
