The Fly Size Fix: Match Your Fly to Water and Fish Behaviour

Struggling to get eats on your go to pattern? It might not be the fly itself it could be the size. This episode breaks down the three key factors that should always influence your fly size on stillwaters.

Intro:
Welcome back to the Stillwater Edge Podcast. I’m your host Greg Keenan, and today we’re hitting a topic that’s often overlooked but absolutely critical fly size. We’re going to break down how to choose the right size of fly based on three things: water clarity, depth, and fish activity. This is one of those small adjustments that can unlock big results. Stick around, and make sure you catch the announcement at the end.

Key Points Covered:

1. Water Clarity

   • Clear water: go small and natural fish have time to inspect

   • Stained or murky water: size up for visibility and presence

2. Depth

   • Shallow water: match the hatch precisely

   • Deeper water: bigger flies sink faster and stay visible longer

3. Fish Activity

   • Sluggish or picky fish: go subtle and smaller

   • Active, aggressive fish: size up with bold flies like leeches or boobies

   • If you're not getting follows or takes, your fly may be too big downsize

Quick Takeaways:

• Clear water = smaller flies

• Murky or deep water = bigger flies

• Aggressive fish = bold, larger patterns

• Picky fish = subtle and natural

Outro:
That’s it for episode 50 of the Stillwater Edge. If you’ve ever been unsure about fly size, I hope this episode gave you a clear framework for making the right call. And on a personal note, thank you for being here this marks the 50th episode, and I appreciate every single one of you who tunes in. More content is coming, more tips are on the way, and I’ll see you on the water. Tight lines.