Fin & Fire with Jeff Mishler

Episode 25 Featuring Tom Bie---Publisher and Editor of The Drake Magazine

For 25 years The Drake Magazine has created a voice for the everyday fly angler. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, Tom tells the story of how The Drake evolved, his personal journey to this moment, and how young writers can create works destined for publication.  Along the way, we also discover that we in fact went to the same junior high in a small Oregon town many years ago.  

Episode 24 Featuring Rich Zellman---A Next Generation Fly Fishing Steelhead Guide With An Old Soul And Simple Approach

If you chase steelhead with a two handed rod you should know who Rich Zellman is.  His Keep It Simple mantra makes him more effective at finding and catching steelhead on a river often called the most difficult river in the world to find success.  I sit down with Rich near his favorite waters and dig deep into the man and his passion to help you catch the steelhead of your lifetime. 

Episode 23 Featuring Simon Gawesworth---Fly Casting Instructor and Lifelong Advocate For The Sport

Simon Gawesworth is known as one of the nicest people in the world of outdoor recreation, and one of the best instructors.  A lifetime of teaching people how to flycast has created a perspective and humility we could all learn from.  If you need to improve your skills, an hour with Simon might be the best money spent.  This episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler digs into the spirit of the man and his commitment to our sport.

Episode 22 Featuring Nick English---Headwater Sales Manufacturer’s Rep

What does it take for a product to go from idea to something real that you use in your daily life? In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler, Nick and I discuss the product development process.  His direct experience with the largest brands has produced a rare level of experience and insight and hopefully a road map for anyone considering a change in careers or pursuing one in the outdoor products industry. Along the way, we find that our lives are again, parallel in many ways. 

Episode 21 Featuring Austin Bridges---Partner at guidesourceoutdoors.com

As an outfitter, how do you know that the guide you are hiring is competent. As a guide, how can you know that the outfitter who wants to hire you  operates a reputable business? In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler, I sit with Austin Bridges of Guidesourceoutdoors.com and we discuss their business plan to ensure that Guides, Outfitters and the public hiring their services have the best experience possible.  Think Indeed for the outdoor industry. Along the way, we tell some pretty funny hunting stories as well. 

Episode 20 Featuring Adam Hutchison---National Sales Manager R.L. Winston Rod Company

Picking a trout rod is a very personal experience and no two anglers experience a particular fly rod the same way. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, Adam and I go deep into trout rods, trout fishing, lines, flies....we nerd out a bit on trout fishing and share our experiences with the R.L. Winston Rod Company.  Winston fly rods have a "feel", and the Winston Feel drives this conversation. 

Episode 19 Featuring Zack Williams---Publisher, Editor, Hunter, Angler, Spey Casting Expert

Zack Williams takes time from his busy schedule to sit with me at the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous in Missoula and tell me his story:  A kid obsessed with fishing, inspired by mentors, finds his place in the world of like minded anglers and innovators using two handed rods to pursue steelhead.  But Zack excels and becomes one of the best casters of our time.

Episode 18 Featuring Jeff Currier---An Elite Angler On A Mission

Jeff Currier has caught over 440 species of fish with a fly rod.  His life work is helping you become a better angler.  In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, Jeff shares his story of how he came to this work, what drives his passion, and what it's like to compete in the World Fly Fishing Championship, and win.

Episode 17 Featuring John Larison---Author, Hunter, Angler

John Larison is one of my favorite authors. He's also and exceptional hunter and angler.  In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler, John and I sit down in my home on the Oregon Coast.  A world filled with fly fishing, bow hunting and writing is our common ground but his discipline and commitment to his craft continue to produce strong works of art. How does he do it?  Sit back and enjoy the wise words of the award winning novelist skilled in balancing life's biggest distractions. 

Episode 16 Featuring John Barklow---Senior Product Manager At Sitka Gear and Survival Expert

John Barklow trains the military to stay alive in adverse conditions.  Decades of work in wilderness survival gives John the unique perspective of someone who can say, "been there, done that".  In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler we share wilderness experiences and discuss the psychology of preparedness.  Just because you have the gear doesn't necessarily mean you know how or when to use it.  If you spend time outdoors, this podcast is a must.