Barometric Pressure and Stillwater Trout Feeding Windows

Intro:
Lake turned off overnight and nothing is working It may not be your fly or depth Pressure systems can shut down a bite fast Learn how to read the sky so you can plan around slow periods and hit the rebound window hard

Episode Description:
When a hot bite dies for no clear reason, barometric pressure is often the culprit. In this quick tactical breakdown, Greg explains how high and low pressure systems change trout behavior and hatch timing, why fish sulk during fast drops, and the exact windows when feeding turns on again. You will get simple adjustments for tactics, flies, and retrieves so you can fish smarter through tough weather and capitalize when conditions bounce back.

Key Topics Covered:
• What pressure systems are and why they matter for lakes
• High pressure behavior predictable feeding clear water sight fishing
• Low pressure behavior sluggish fish suspended or bottom holding delayed hatches
• Three bite windows to watch
1 Pre storm stocking up fast aggressive eats
2 Mid storm lowest pressure toughest fishing consider sitting out or changing tactics
3 Post storm rebound stabilizing pressure and a strong bite window
• On water adjustments that work in low pressure
• Slow retrieves and longer pauses
• Static presentations indicators and the dangle
• Downsize flies and fish deeper if trout turn neutral
• Consider blobs or subtle patterns near the bottom
• Mindset reminder it is not always your skills sometimes it is the weather
• Tools Greg uses to track pressure systems Windy app and local weather sources

Outro:
Pressure can make or break a day on the lake You cannot control the weather but you can plan smarter and adjust quickly If this helped subscribe to the podcast and share it so more anglers can become Stillwater legends

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