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Chapter Nine: Stillwater Trout

Fishing lakes and ponds

Fly Fishing How To Videos From Orvis - Stillwater Trout Chapter 9

Trout in lakes and ponds require different techniques and skills, and master stillwater angler Phil Rowley will share his vast knowledge with you. Learn about how to find trout in still waters, what flies to use, and how to present them.

You'll also learn how to attach a leader to your line with a nail knot, and a very valuable lesson on the five most common casting mistakes.

Watch the entire chapter, or select segments below:

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  1. Stillwater Introduction

    00:57

  2. Types Of Stillwaters

    01:59

  3. Rods For Stillwater Fishing

    01:59

  4. Lines For Stillwaters

    02:27

  5. Reels For Stillwaters

    00:26

  6. Finding Trout In Lakes

    02:57

  7. Trout And Structure

    01:21

  8. Trout Food In Lakes

    00:50

  9. The Importance Of Presentation

    02:17

  10. Stillwater Retrieves

    01:54

  11. Fly Selection

    02:41

  12. Stillwater Conclusion

    00:58
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