The False Cast Podcast
The False Cast Podcast
Falsecast Podcast
Fly fishing the upper midwest, taunting local guides and bait shops, while mucking it up with potshots and shout outs to our fishing faithful.
“If Something Happens, I’m Dying Doing What I Love”
The guys finally welcome their first in-studio guest, Ken Paulson, owner of Paulson Brothers Woodworks and a lifelong hunter with decades of elk hunting experience. From Wyoming mountains and Texas nilgai hunts to gear, outfitting tips, and the reality of packing animals out of the backcountry, Ken shares stories and insight from years in the field. It’s a fun conversation about hunting, friendship, and why some people just feel most at home in the mountains.
Mar 7
40 min
"Fly Fishing Should Be Mandatory"
It’s an expansive episode of the False Cast Podcast. The guys cover winter trout fishing conditions, warm-weather windows, gear considerations, upcoming stream openings, and regulatory changes — with plenty of side trails along the way. Along the journey they hit ice golf on Lake Minnetonka, Great Waters Expo plans, Mexico travel stories, conservation debates, wolves, coyotes, the Super Bowl, and why fly fishing might be the answer to just about everything. It's the False Cast Podcast!!
Feb 6
36 min
What’s Open, What’s Next, and Everything In Between
Winter trout is on, spring is around the corner, and the guys cover just about everything in between. Patrick and George talk open water, Wisconsin winter fishing, the Birkie, the Great Waters Expo, upcoming trips, and a few side trails. Grab a coffee, settle in, and enjoy the ride. It's The False Cast Podcast!
Jan 21
28 min
Good Intentions, Questionable Execution
From Wisconsin’s gun opener to winter trout streams, this episode is jam-packed with legendary hunting tales, fishing updates, gear talk, and your regularly scheduled classic False Cast banter– the kind you don’t script and wouldn’t want to.
Jan 20
31 min
Deer Camp, Cougars, Halloween Hijinks, and the Legendary Trout Paradise
George shares his wild story about cougars getting a massive buck, it's deer season– you know there's some deer camp tales being told, Patrick shares his hidden gem of a trout paradise, and there's even some spooky stories and Halloween Hijinks. It's The False Cast Podcast!
Nov 11, 2025
28 min
"Trout, Cougars, and Musky Dreams" | | False Cast Podcast #38
Patrick and George are back– from candy wrappers in the car to the luxury of the AMP Studios. This week, they cover everything from Cougarfest and fall trout runs to hunting updates across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas. Pheasants, musky monsters, and even a philosophical moment about mission statements (and honey buns).So grab a cup, settle in, and enjoy a fall episode full of laughs, fish tales, and classic Falsecast chaos.
Oct 24, 2025
27 min
"The Bears Have The Right of Way?" | False Cast Podcast #37
"It's the season baby." Between Patrick getting back from his fishing trip in Alaska, George fishing shirtless now, and unique Muskie season conditions.. we have a lot of stories to tell. It's False Cast!Chapters:0:00 Seasonal Reflections and Fishing Adventures4:49 Muskie Season Insights6:40 Alaska Fishing Trip17:21 Fishing Gear Essentials22:55 Wildlife Encounters and Conservation25:31 Future Fishing Plans and Closing Thoughts
Oct 17, 2025
34 min
"Lost Gear & the Great Backpack Debate" | False Cast Podcast #36
The guys are back from some summer adventures with their epic stories of lake trout, crazy gear drama, why a backpack can make or break a trip, and bear hunting! Latest fishing highs, packing mishaps, and a few unexpected wins– plus plenty of jokes along the way. It's False Cast, what else would you expect!?
Aug 8, 2025
38 min
"Meat Hunters, Musky Teasers & the Devil's Kettle" | False Cast Podcast #35
With Memorial Day just around the corner, the guys dive into their Musky opener plans, recap their double-state day on the Brule and Knife rivers, and share the tale of a run-in with a die-hard meat hunter. They also discuss recent habitat wins, tease an upcoming Alaska trip, and debate ethics on both the water AND the court (yes, there is some Timberwolves banter). Conversation, comedy, and a liiiittle controversy– classic False Cast.
May 23, 2025
35 min
"May is for Mayflies" | False Cast Podcast #34
It’s the month of May– and that means bugs, bent rods, and big plans. The guys break down the steelhead action on the North Shore, their trout tactics for spring, and why fly anglers should be chasing species diversity this season. We’ve also got upcoming fishing dates, donut rankings, and a healthy dose of banter... because “Bring Your Mom” isn’t just a great idea this Mother’s Day weekend, it’s also Geo’s cover band.
Apr 30, 2025
26 min
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