Fly line sink rates confuse many stillwater anglers, from beginners to experienced fly fishers. In this episode, Greg Keenan breaks down sink rates in clear, practical terms so you can understand what hover, intermediate, Type 3, Type 5, and Type 7 lines actually do on the water.

You will learn how sink rates affect depth, presentation, and consistency, why fishing the correct depth matters more than fishing faster, and how to avoid common mistakes when choosing sinking fly lines.

This episode is designed to help stillwater anglers simplify fly line decisions and fish with more confidence.

• What sink rates really measure

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Windy days are part of stillwater fly fishing—but they do not have to ruin your confidence.

In this episode, Greg Keenan breaks down which fly rod weights actually help on windy stillwaters, why six-weight rods are often the most reliable choice, and how to avoid common mistakes that make wind feel harder than it needs to be.

You will learn how rod weight, line matching, and simple casting adjustments can dramatically improve control, turnover, and consistency—without constantly upgrading gear.

This is a practical, no-nonsense episode built for stillwater anglers at any level.

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Storms do not ruin Stillwater fishing but they do change trout positioning. In this episode Greg Keenan breaks down how trout behave after storms and how to adjust depth location retrieves and fly choice to stay consistent during post storm conditions.

Learn why trout are not shut down where they move once conditions stabilize and how small patient adjustments outperform aggressive tactics in the recovery window.

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• Trout reposition for security food and oxygen after storms

Winter stillwater fly fishing often feels slow and unproductive because most anglers fish it like fall. In this episode, Greg Keenan breaks down a simple winter stillwater system built around depth, minimal movement, and patience.

You will learn how trout behave in cold water, why depth becomes the foundation of winter success, and how static presentations consistently outperform aggressive retrieves. This episode simplifies winter stillwater fishing and helps you stay productive when trout refuse to chase.

Why winter trout conserve energy and move less

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Ice off fishing looks perfect but often fishes poorly. This episode explains why.

Ice 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 ice off, how clarity changes feeding behavior, and the simple adjustments that lead to more consistent early-season success.

• Why trout are cautious at ice off

Ice off success is not about doing more. It is about doing less, cleaner, and slower.

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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 windows, and what small adjustments lead to more consistent stillwater success.

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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.

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.

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 upgrade, and how to dial in your setup for the season ahead.

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.