The thestillwateredge’s Podcast
The Stillwater Edge delivers quick, actionable stillwater fly fishing tips each week. Hosted by Greg Keenan, this no-nonsense podcast helps you fine-tune your approach with proven tactics for stillwater fishing Whether you’re a beginner or experienced angler, get the insights you need to fish smarter and catch more—in 15 minutes or less. Subscribe now and stay ahead on the water.
Episodes
Ice off fishing looks perfect but often fishes poorly. This episode explains why.
Episode DescriptionIce off is one of the most challenging and misunderstood times in stillwater fly fishing. Trout are shallow and visible, yet many anglers struggle to connect. In this episode, Greg Keenan explains how cold, clear water affects trout behavior and why common ice off tactics often fail.
You will learn what trout are actually doing at...
If fish disappear the moment you anchor up, it is not bad luck. It is how you are holding position.
Stillwater fly fishing is largely an anchored game, yet many anglers unknowingly spook fish before making a cast. In this episode, Greg Keenan explains how noise, movement, and anchoring mistakes push trout out of the strike zone.
Learn why holding position quietly matters more than fly choice, how common anchoring errors reduce bite...
In this episode, Greg breaks down why tiny flies trigger more takes on pressured lakes, in flat-calm conditions, during midday hatches, and in cold-front periods. Learn the exact situations where downsizing produces more fish and how to fish micro patterns effectively using indicators, naked lines, and subtle retrieves.
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Most anglers think ice fishing means spoons and bait. But the flies already in your Stillwater box can out-fish metal if you know what trout actually eat beneath the ice.
In this episode, Greg reveals the winter food sources trout rely on and the five Stillwater flies that stay deadly under the ice. Learn how to rig, present, and choose flies that catch fish all season long.
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Most anglers waste money on gear that doesn’t actually help them catch more Stillwater trout. In this episode, learn exactly which upgrades truly move the needle and which ones you can skip.
Smart Stillwater gear upgrades aren’t always the expensive ones. In this episode, Greg breaks down which rods, reels, fly lines, and tools genuinely improve your results and which upgrades are a waste of money. Learn what to replace, what to up...
Cold water trout are slow, bottom locked, and tough to move. Here are the winter tactics that keep you catching fish: slow retrieves, micro patterns, bottom contact, simple colors, and key midday feeding windows. Get more free resources at https://thestillwateredge.com.
The Blob Fly is one of the most effective Stillwater attractor patterns ever made. In this episode Greg explains what it imitates why it works and how to fish it using indicators sinking lines and the deadly dangle. If your Stillwater days crash during no hatch windows this fly can save the session fast. Get free resources and guiding info at thestillwateredge.com
You don’t need to fish a multi-fly washing line to benefit from its core principles. In this episode, Greg breaks down five simple washing-line fundamentals depth, spacing, fly pairing, slow retrieves, and layered thinking that instantly improve any stillwater setup. Depth control becomes easier, presentation becomes cleaner, and your system becomes more effective.
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Algae blooms and murky conditions don’t shut down trout. They shift how they feed. This episode breaks down how to adapt fast and start catching.
Episode Description:When a lake turns dirty or green, most anglers assume the bite is dead. In reality, trout rely heavily on vibration, silhouette, and movement, not just sight. Greg explains how to adjust retrieves, fly selection, leader length, and positioning so you stay connected in...
Fishing pressure doesn’t just make lakes feel crowded—trout change their behaviour fast. In this episode, Greg breaks down how pressured trout feed, move, and react, and how small tactical adjustments can keep you catching fish when others struggle. Learn when to downsize, how to use overlooked water, how to adjust timing windows, and when it’s smarter to switch lakes entirely.
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Most anglers lose fish because of small stillwater mistakes, not bad flies. Greg breaks down the five errors that cost anglers fish and the simple fixes that get you back in the zone. Get free Stillwater PDFs and join the newsletter at: https://thestillwateredge.com/free-resources/
When you pull up to a brand-new lake, everything feels overwhelming. But there’s one fly that cuts through all the unknowns and catches trout year-round. In this episode, discover why the balanced leech is the ultimate Stillwater confidence fly.
Episode Description: Stepping onto a new lake can feel paralyzing. Unknown depths, shifting food sources, structure you’ve never mapped, and a hundred questions before your first cast. But ...
Most anglers row right past the best Stillwater water. In this episode, Greg reveals why the lake margins consistently hold big trout—and how to fish the shallows with confidence. Get the full breakdown and grab your free Stillwater resources at https://thestillwateredge.com
Most anglers overlook the margins—but that’s where the food is, and where trout naturally cruise. In this episode, Greg explains why the shallows are one of ...
Most anglers spook trophy trout before the fly even hits the water. In this episode, discover how stealth casting can turn every cast into a catch.
Stealth casting is one of the most overlooked skills in stillwater fly fishing but it’s the difference between watching trout scatter and watching them eat your fly. In this episode of The Stillwater Edge Podcast, Greg Keenan breaks down how to approach, deliver, and control your pr...
Most anglers overpack for the lake and it’s costing them time, space, and fish. In this episode, Greg Keenan shares his proven minimalist Stillwater fly-fishing system to help you travel light without leaving behind what matters. Learn how to streamline your gear, pack smarter for float tubes or boats, and focus more on catching fish than managing clutter. Tune in and discover how to stay efficient, organized, and ready for any Sti...
The right stillwater landing net can be the difference between landing a trophy trout and losing it at the boat. In this episode, Greg breaks down what makes the perfect net—hoop size, handle length, mesh type, and the key feature every stillwater angler needs to avoid chaos around anchors and motors.
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Clear camo fly lines aren’t a gimmick they’re a stealth weapon. Greg explains how this translucent line helps you fool pressured Stillwater trout by cutting shadows and blending into the water. Learn when and how to use it to catch more fish in calm, clear lakes. Get free monthly Stillwater PDFs and trip info at thestillwateredge.com.
Trout often ignore your nymphs and dries because they’re feeding in the emerger zone just below the surface film. In this episode, Greg Keenan shares four deadly emerger fly patterns that trigger strikes when nothing else works.
Learn how to fish Chironomid, Callibaetis, Caddis, and Damsel emergers, when to switch lines, and how to present them perfectly for Stillwater success.
Perfect for anglers looking to master that overlooked ...
Description: Are you fighting trout too long without realizing it’s hurting the fish? In this episode, Greg Keenan breaks down the signs of trout stress, how water temperature impacts survival, and simple ways to fish more ethically on Stillwaters. Learn how small changes like keeping fish wet, using barbless hooks, and fishing during cooler periods can protect the fisheries we all love.
What if you could catch more trout next season with just five simple fly patterns? In this episode, Greg Keenan shares his top five Stillwater flies to tie this winter no exotic materials, no advanced techniques, just proven confidence patterns that work.
Discover why simplicity beats complexity at the vise, the color variations that matter most, and how to set up your winter tying sessions for success.
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