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You’ve got the flies, the gear, and the perfect conditions yet the fishing is dead. The missing piece? It might just be the moon. In this episode, discover how lunar phases influence trout feeding windows and how to use them to your advantage.

Episode Description:

Moon phases don’t just matter for tides they also shape trout behavior in stillwaters. In this episode of the Stillwater Edge Podcast, Greg Keenan breaks down the facts versus the fluff around lunar cycles. Learn why full moons often lead to slower daytime fishing, why new moons can be a hidden gem for hungry trout, and how moonrise and moonset create short but powerful feeding windows. If you want to stack the odds in your favor, understanding the moon could be your secret edge.

Key Topics Covered:

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  Why moon phases matter (even without tides)

  
  


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  Full moon myths and realities for daytime fishing

  
  


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  Why the new moon is overlooked but productive

  
  


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  How moonrise and moonset trigger short feeding bursts

  
  


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  Combining moon data with hatches and weather for the best results

  
  


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  Logging trips to spot lunar patterns in your fishing

  
  

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