121 Main St, Edinburg, VA 22824
Murray's Fly Shop is a living institution in Appalachian fly fishing, operating from the small Shenandoah Valley town of Edinburg, Virginia since 1972. Harry Murray, the shop's founder, is one of the most influential fly fishers and fly designers of the late twentieth century — his Shenandoah National Park fishing guides, his decades of writing for national fly fishing publications, and his development of signature patterns including the Mr. Rapidan dry fly, the Murray's Strymph, and the Madame X have made him a foundational figure in eastern trout fishing. The shop bears his name and philosophy in every detail: meticulous attention to presentation, deep reverence for the Appalachian brook trout streams of Shenandoah National Park, and a steadfast commitment to passing knowledge to the next generation of anglers.
Set in an unassuming building near the center of Edinburg, Murray's carries a comprehensive selection of rods, reels, lines, and wading gear alongside one of the most authoritative fly selections in the mid-Atlantic region. Harry's signature patterns are tied in-house, and the staff can steer any angler toward the precise combination of fly, tippet, and technique needed for the native brook trout streams of Shenandoah, the limestone spring creeks of the valley floor, or the Shenandoah River's storied smallmouth bass. Guided trips cover all three fisheries, and Harry's written instruction materials — still sold in the shop — remain among the most practical and insightful fly fishing texts produced for the eastern United States.
“Murray's is the real deal — a fly shop that exists to fish, not to sell you things you don't need. Harry Murray is a legend and his patterns are as effective today as they were fifty years ago. I drove three hours from northern Virginia specifically to pick up a selection of Mr. Rapidan dry flies and get current beta on the Shenandoah National Park brook trout streams. The staff spent forty minutes with me covering access, timing, and technique without ever making me feel rushed. The knowledge in this shop is irreplaceable.”
“Booked a guided smallmouth float on the Shenandoah River through Murray's shop and it was one of the most enjoyable days I've had on the water. Our guide knew every gravel bar and rocky ledge from the put-in to the take-out. We threw poppers all morning and streamers through the afternoon, and the fish were ferocious. Classic Virginia smallmouth fishing. The shop set us up with everything — even tied a few custom patterns the morning of the trip based on what had been working that week.”
“No other shop in Virginia has the depth of knowledge about Shenandoah National Park fishing that Murray's has. They know which streams are holding fish, which hatches are coming off, and exactly which patterns to use. Harry Murray's books are the bible for eastern trout fishing and you can buy them right here. If you're planning a trip to SNP, this is your first and last stop.”
