The thestillwateredge’s Podcast

Micro Patterns That Outfish Bigger Flies

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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Ice Fly Secrets Every Angler Should Know

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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Smart Stillwater Gear Upgrades That Actually Matter

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.
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Cold Water Confidence for Winter Stillwater Trout

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.

Blob Fly Basics The Proven Stillwater Trigger

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

Washing Line Secrets That Boost Stillwater Success

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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How to Catch Trout in Dirty or Algae-Stained Lakes

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 low-visibility Stillwater conditions. Learn the best flies, colors, and presentations for murky lakes and how to detect takes when your fly line disappears.
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How Trout React to Angling Pressure and What You Can Do About It

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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The Five Stillwater Mistakes That Cost Anglers Fish

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/

The Balanced Leech: The One Fly You Should Throw on Every New Lake

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 what if one fly could simplify all of it? Today, Greg breaks down why the balanced leech should be your go-to on unfamiliar Stillwaters. Learn why this pattern is unmatched for versatility, depth coverage, seasonal range, and big-fish consistency. If you want a single fly that produces nearly anywhere, anytime, this is it.
Key Topics Covered:• Why the balanced leech is the most versatile Stillwater fly• How it imitates multiple trout food sources• Why trout rely on leeches in nearly every lake• Fishing the balanced leech under an indicator effectively• Best colors for clear water, stained water, and pressured lakes• Why pumpkin head balanced leeches can be deadly• Micro balanced leeches for trophy trout• How to test depths fast when you hit a new lake• How to keep your approach simple instead of overthinking
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