About The Angling Wisdom Podcast

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My name is Patrick Edwards, and I’m a passionate multispecies angler with a deep love for chasing freshwater fish of all kinds. Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to exploring the diverse world of angling, earning two state record catches in Wyoming, as well as two world record catches—one through the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) and another recognized by the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.

I’m proud to hold the title of Ultimate Angler in Wyoming, with more than ten qualifying Master Angler catches. I’ve also been recognized multiple times as an In-Fisherman Master Angler, with qualifying catches of species including Tiger Muskie, Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, and more. My fishing accomplishments extend beyond Wyoming, with multiple Master Angler catches in other states as well.

I was born and raised in Wyoming, growing up in a home where fishing was a way of life. I spent countless summer days on the water while my dad worked for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. In 1999, I lost my mom to a terminal lung disease—a life-altering moment. After her passing, my dad and I leaned into our love of fishing as a way to heal and reconnect. That experience shaped how I view time outdoors: it’s not just recreation—it’s restoration.  

After high school, I kept fishing while diving into learning through magazines, videos, and shows like In-Fisherman, which helped refine my approach. During college, I married my wife Krista, and together we’ve raised four wonderful kids. As a family, we’ve fished all over Wyoming, making memories on the water. These days, nothing brings me more joy than watching my kids catch fish—I’m more excited for their success than my own. 

Professionally, I bring a wide range of experience. I hold an MBA from Chadron State College in Nebraska, am OSHA 30-hour certified, and am a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach and Trainer. I’m also a graduate of both Leadership Fremont County and Leadership Wyoming. My career spans logistics and supply chain, public service, economic development, and media. I’ve served as a consultant for two multimillion-dollar outdoor startups and have hosted two successful shows: Rad Cast Outdoors and Angling Wisdom.  

Community involvement is central to who I am. I organize an annual pond cleanup in support of the Kiwanis Club Fishing Derby in Riverton, Wyoming. I serve as Chairman of the Board for Leadership Fremont County, sit on the Rendezvous City Beef Roundup planning committee, volunteer at Cornerstone Community Church, and regularly speak at community events and graduations.  Through Angling Wisdom, I aim to share practical fishing knowledge, celebrate outdoor adventures, and inspire others to grow as anglers, leaders, and family men and women.