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.
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Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Episode intro:
Want to catch fish on a lake tomorrow? You can. This episode is all about getting started in stillwater fly fishing no fluff, just the basics you need to succeed on the water fast.
What You will Learn:
Why stillwater fly fishing is the perfect place for beginners to start.
The simplest way to catch fish on a lake (that actually works).
Where to find fish in a lake no more guessing!
The must-have gear that wont break the bank.
Essential techniques to get fish in the net.
Quick Start Plan:
1. Pick Your Spot Find a local lake with good fish populations.
2. Gear Up Right A 9ft 5 or 6-weight rod, quality fly line (floating, intermediate, sinking), and a few basic flies (woolly buggers, leeches, chironomids).
3. Find the Fish Look for weed beds, drop-offs, and structure ”these are prime feeding zones".
4. Master the Basics Start with short, accurate casts (40 feet is plenty) and simple retrieves.
5. Time it Right Fish the shallows in the morning and evening, deeper water mid-day.
Pro Tips for Instant Success:
Use polarized sunglasses to spot fish and reduce glare.
Windy days? Fish where insects get blown into the shoreline trout will be there.
Check Google Maps for lake structure before you head out.
Your Action Step:
Go find a local lake, practice your casting, for your next trip. The sooner you start, the faster you will improve.
Have questions or stories to share? Lets talk! Reach out and let me know how your stillwater fishing journey is going. Also follow Stillwater edge on Instagram and TikTok for even more value.
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
In this episode Greg Keenan talks about how this podcast can make you a better stillwater angler with short quick actionable focused tips on stillwater fly fishing with each episode.
We also learn about Gregs start and journey within stillwater, and how he transformed from beginer to instructor of stillwater fishing. This is must listen episode for thoses who want to grow and learn Stillwater fly fishing at the next level.