Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley offers some of the best fly fishing opportunities on the east coast. Virginia boasts over 3200 miles of native trout waters (2nd in the East). The Blue Ridge mountains contain legendary trout streams. The Shenandoah River is one the premier Smallmouth Bass fisheries anywhere. Below is an early morning scene on the South Fork of the Shenandoah.

Current Fishing Conditions: - April 2003 Spring Conditions with high water levels. Winter snows and spring rains have all mountain streams full and flowing nicely and the Shenandoah is very high now but should be in prime condition is a couple of weeks for the Spring Spawn. The Mountain streams are fishing very well for this time of year.

• South Fork Shenandoah River Water Levels are high. River is running discolored and fast. Should be good late spring fishing due to the large amount of star grass last year. Rements of the star grass have been flushed with recent flooding. Should be a good year.
  






• Shenandoah National Park - Excellent spring fishing this year. Due to low levels last year do not expect to find an abudance of 3rd year fish.

A fine native Brookie
that took one of my Yellow Rose flies.

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Fly Fishing Guide - Fish with Steve Tenney an excellent guide and instructor for a day.

Thornton River Fly Shop - An Excellent Fly Shop located in Sperryville next to the Faith Mountain Outlet Store in the old school house. Worth a stop on the way out pick up some flies and other items. The shop is run by my friends Paul and Steve. A good bet if you need a guide or lessons.

Fly Patterns - Most popular flies for the Shenandoah Nation Park. A sampling of my favorite patterns. These patterns work all year long.

Fishbar from Honkworm - The best fish humor on the web. You will find yourself saying, "Been there, done that, and said that." Please do not be disturbed by the irrevelance of it. Remember they are only fish. Enjoy - there is even a special must see XMAS movie.

Links - Shenandoah Valley Web Sites for Recreational Purposes and Interests

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Check out the fabulous Blue Span Shenandoah Cabin for a relaxing place to stay in the Shenandoah Valley.

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