Intro:
When water temperatures cool in the fall, trout change their feeding patterns and the same retrieve that fooled them in summer won’t cut it anymore. In this episode, I’ll share the one retrieve that consistently produces aggressive takes during fall stillwater fishing.

Episode Description:
Fall is prime time for targeting big stillwater trout, but only if you adjust your approach. In this episode of the Stillwater Edge Podcast, I break down the single retrieve that has transformed my success in autumn. You’ll learn why trout feed differently in fall, how to mimic their preferred prey, and exactly how to execute the retrieve that triggers savage strikes.

Whether you’re fishing leeches, minnows, or dragonfly patterns, this retrieve will help you turn short strikes into hookups and boost your fall catch rates.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why trout feed aggressively in fall and crave bigger meals

• The “Coast and Burst” retrieve and how it mimics natural prey

• Step-by-step: how to execute long pulls with sudden bursts

• Best fly lines and depth strategies to fish this retrieve effectively

• Real-world results and how this method doubled my catch rate

• How to adapt the retrieve to different flies and water conditions

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