The Leaky Wader

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The Leaky Wader

The Leaky Wader Podcast brings you into the heart of Knoxville, TN's fly fishing community — the rivers, the people, and the stories that make this place special. Hosted by Greg Patterson and Jayme Hanna, each episode highlights local events, conservation updates, fishing conditions, and conversations with anglers, guides, and river stewards who shape our waters.Whether you’re new to fly fishing or grew up with a rod in hand, this podcast is your guide to the local rivers & Smokies streams, and the vibrant community that surrounds them. We keep things approachable, and rooted in community!

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    Fly Fishing in Your Underwear

    The latest Leaky Wader Podcast features special guest Chasylnn Waldrop of Girls Who Fly Fish and Fly Fishing Events in and around Knoxville through the month of June 2026. Also, teaser for our annual summer River Mixer in August!

  2. 9

    Clinch River Sessions

    On this installment of the Leaky Wader Podcast, Greg and Jayme share the mic with our good friend Ian Riley at the Clinch River Brewery in Norris, TN.

  3. 8

    A day late and a dollar short

    In this episode of The Leaky Wader Podcast Greg and Jayme chit chat about what it means to practice the fundamentals of fly fishing, the rewards of getting creative on the water and happenings in Fly Fishing and Fly Tying in East TN! Thanks for listening y'all!

  4. 7

    Lawn Boats and Lovely Weather

    Spring is showing itself in East Tennessee. Fishing is good, and the event calendar is full! In this Episode we dive into Fly Fishing Events and opportunities through March 2026!

  5. 6

    Singing in the rain.

    In this Episode Greg and Jayme recount their time at the Denver Fly Fishing Show, time on the water this week, and several Fly Fishing and Tying events around the area in February 2026.

  6. 5

    Philosophy, Fly Tying, and the art of Yammering.

    We're heading out soon. Today we recap the Iron Man Fly Tying Contest, some interesting media we've run across and knock out the Fly Fishing Events in and around Knoxville through February.

  7. 4

    We are going to Denver, Baby!

    Batten down the hatches folks, it might snow in East TN! In this episode of The Leaky Wader Podcast we cover our quick trip to Gatlinburg, TN, a weekend of fly tying at Little River Outfitters in Townsend, TN, and preview our upcoming trip to the The Fly Fishing Show in Denver, CO in early February...along with flyfishing and fly tying events happening in around Knoxville in the coming weeks.

  8. 3

    A little help from our friends.

    The Leaky Wader podcast for January 2026. In today's episode we recap our annual new year's day float trip, learn how no to sink a raft, and tell you about Fly Fishing events taking place in and around Knoxville, TN.

  9. 2

    Episode 1: 2025 in the Rear View, Upcoming Jan. 2026 Fly Fishing and Tying Events

    Happy Holidays and New Year!Yes! We know that this is only the 2nd podcast we've ever released. However, with the New Year just around the corner we decided to do our 2025 year in review. We had a fantastic 2025 and are looking forward to kicking off 2026 with our Annual New Year's Day Float Trip! Side note, we recorded this episode like 4 times...woof! Audio isn't quite where we'd like it, we'll keep getting better! Thanks for listening!

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    Evening with the girls

    Episode 0: Dec 11, 2025Upcoming Fly Fishing Events in Knoxville Tennessee and the Smoky Mountains.Knox Girls Who Fly FishTest Episode

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Leaky Wader Podcast brings you into the heart of Knoxville, TN's fly fishing community — the rivers, the people, and the stories that make this place special. Hosted by Greg Patterson and Jayme Hanna, each episode highlights local events, conservation updates, fishing conditions, and conversations with anglers, guides, and river stewards who shape our waters.Whether you’re new to fly fishing or grew up with a rod in hand, this podcast is your guide to the local rivers & Smokies streams, and the vibrant community that surrounds them. We keep things approachable, and rooted in community!

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