Fly fisherman casting at golden hour on a misty river
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Fly fishing the upper Midwest, taunting local guides and bait shops, while mucking it up with our fishing faithful. Part fishing report, part storytelling, and all the honest talk you'd hear around a campfire after a long day on the water.

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Patrick and George, hosts of The False Cast Podcast, by a riverbank campfire

Patrick & George

Two friends who've logged more hours in waders than on dry land. They've been chasing fish, swapping lies, and burning through fly boxes across the upper Midwest for years.

Each episode, they bring the kind of conversation you'd hear around a campfire after a long day on the water — no scripts, no sponsors telling them what to say. Just fishing tales, outdoor chaos, and honest talk between friends.

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Clips, trip reports, behind-the-scenes chaos, and flies that probably won't work.

Stuff We Actually Use

Local shops, guides, and gear that have earned honest mentions on the show. No paid placements — just stuff we fish with.

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Fly Shops

The local shops that keep our fly boxes full and our egos in check.

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Local Guides

Guides we've fished with, learned from, and occasionally out-fished.

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Rods & Reels

The setups we actually fish — not the stuff brands pay us to hold.

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Waders & Gear

Stuff that's survived cold river crossings and truck-bed chaos.