Episodes
In this episode Hank is joined by fishing guide and author Ryan Johnston to chat about where to keep your cell phone and Ryan's books "A Reel Job" and "Reelly". Put your thinking cap away and give it a listen! Enjoy!
Published 05/02/24
This week Hank is joined by his friend Erik to chat about non profit dinners, the effects of barometric pressure on fishing (YAWN) and the joys and threats of mushroom hunting. Enjoy! 
Published 04/25/24
Once you get through a whole lot of craziness, you'll find Hank and Kevin discussing the top five lies that fishing folks tell on a very regular basis. This one's got fish, canibalism, two star generals and a whole lot more. Enjoy! 
Published 04/18/24
Hank's buddy Chris GerOnO returns for another rousing conversation about fly fishing, fishing high water, not fishing high water, essential gear to get started fly fishing and a bunch of other nonsense. Enjoy! 
Published 04/11/24
On this weeks episode Hank is flying solo and talking weather, the downsides of spring, taxes and some fun facts about cicadas! Enjoy! 
Published 04/04/24
This one's a doozy! Joing Hank and Kevin for an episode all about butterflies and birds. You'll learn some surprising facts about the habits of birds and some scientists who study them. You'll soon know where the term "Birds and the Bees" comes from. This one's not for the kids... trust us. Enjoy! 
Published 03/28/24
This week Hank is joined by his friend Jake to discuss the thousands of lessons every single child should be learning before they're allowed to watch tv, play video games, own a cell phone, learn algebra or go to school. It's a never ending list, here's the beginning of it. Enjoy! 
Published 03/21/24
This week Hank is joined by a couple of Reel Recovery buddies, Nick Dokken and Tim Sickles! It's a conversation that meanders like a good carp stream. Why fly fishing? Why carp? What's amazing about Reel Recovery? And sooooo much more! Enjoy! 
Published 03/14/24
This week Hank is joined by his good friend Artist Ed Anderson to chat about Alaska Edventures, Florida Edventures, All Hands coctail beverages, FOMO and the ElkCamino project. Also chiming in are Hank's friends Nate and Rachel. This one's a dooozy. Enjoy!
Published 03/07/24
Join Hank and Kevin for a rousing conversation about being sick, Hank's first cars and the public lands "corner crossing" debate. As usual, anything coming out of their mouths is debatable but it's a dang funny debate. Enjoy! 
Published 02/29/24
This weeks randomness is all about lighting pilot lights, horse hair worms, coffee shops, coffee, running marathons, chain smoking and so much more. Enjoy! 
Published 02/22/24
On this weeks episode Hank is joined by his good friend and fellow guide Chris Gerono -JER-O-NO to talk about fly fishing, guiding, nonsense, not much, a lot, too much and so much more. Enjoy! 
Published 02/15/24
Season 6 is finally here! Can you believe it? Who woulda thought this nonsense would last so long? On this episode, Hank is joined by his friend Jake to discuss surgery in Turkey, working out, Wonka, Kevin, campers, tents and why we go camping. Lots of pointlessness and many laughs. Enjoy! 
Published 02/08/24
In this, our Seaon 5 Finale, Hank and Kevin are rambling on and on about Stanley Cups, Taylor Swift, In and Out Burger, nude swimming at Bass Pro Shops and finally onto Aron Ralston and the fine line between bad luck and really bad luck. It's a hot mess. Enjoy! 
Published 01/11/24
Welcome to the first episode of 2024! Brought to you by The Hank Patterson Pro Staff Patreon Patrons. On this episode Hank and Kevin are talking all about celebrating the new year, crushing it in the new year, new year resolutions, new year new you and all the other junk we tell ourselves to begin each year. Give it a listen. Enjoy! 
Published 01/04/24
Happy Holidaze and Merry Christmas everyone! Join Hank and Kevin for a rousing conversation about dolphins taking over the world, re-gifting, It's A Wonderful Life and making the most of the worst Christmas ever. Enjoy! 
Published 12/21/23
Join Hank for a rousing conversation about smuggling prairie dogs, d-bag poachers in Montana and the incredible history of the fastest growing "sport" or "game" in the U.S.... Pickleball! Enjoy!
Published 12/14/23
This week Hank and Kevin are chatting about seasonal treats, how Hank's Dad pays a power bill and plenty more nonsense. Kevin also shares the story of Donald Crowhurst's failed sail or failed fake sail or failure to lose a race around the world. It's a doozy. Enjoy! 
Published 12/07/23
Here's an episode that reminds us all that this show is practically about nothing at all. Join Hank and Kevin as they discuss tacos, worm flies, astronauts, food and so much more of nothing at all. Enjoy! 
Published 11/30/23
This one's a doozey! From cattle to cats and dogs to grizzlies, this is as random and weird as these episodes gets. Join Hank and his buddy Jake as they discuss the difference between reactionary and precautionary and the lessons the National Parks learned from a 1967 tragedy in Glacier.  Enjoy! 
Published 11/23/23
This week Hank has some thoughts on his upcoming trip to Disneyland and Jake joins the show to tell us all about his successful elk hunt and how he smashed up his face! Enjoy! 
Published 11/09/23
This week Hank and Kevin and chatting about acceptable Halloween candy, Elm street jello shots, Hank's broken ankle, Kindergarten Cop and the planet earth. It's a mixed bag. Always is. Enjoy! 
Published 11/02/23
Here's an episode alllll about Sasquatch, Aliens, Pythons, Giraffe attacks and so much more and so much less. It's a dandy! Hambone! Enjoy.
Published 10/26/23
This week Hank is talking about some recent experiences working with super cool organizations that use Fly Fishing to help others. Hank attended the Crazy Reese Hopper Dropper Derby to support Reel Recovery and spent some time in Arkansas with The Mayfly Project and he'll tell you all about it. Plus, the utter joys of being an Otter! Enjoy! 
Published 10/19/23