Fin & Fire with Jeff Mishler

Episode 15 Featuring Ed Ward---The Skagit Master and Legend Himself

Ed Ward does not do Podcasts. Except for this one.  In January of 2023, Ed and I return to the Skagit River and reconnect 15 years after the release of one of the best selling fly fishing DVDs of all time, Skagit Master Volume One.  This Podcast might surprise you.  Ed's thoughts on fishing, casting and the Intruder have evolved, and over a glass or two of whisky, we go deep into our shared experiences and what fishing means to us now.

Episode 14 Featuring Dave Pinczkowski---The Godfather of Midwest Spey Casting

Dave Pinczkowski, fly tyer, angler and old sage has influenced a generation of steelheaders.  In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler, I sit down with Dave during a recent trip to the Skagit River to talk about his life and influences. There are few anglers who possess a soul so deep as Dave's and it's apparent as he shares stories during his one and only podcast. 

Episode 13 Featuring Joe Sugura---World Traveled Fly Angler and Tidewater Salmon Fishing Icon.

There are few people who have caught more tidewater salmon with a fly than Joe Sugura.  In this episode of Fin And Fire with Jeff Mishler, Joe and I share stories from our common past while trying to avoid breaking the one rule of tidewater salmon angling with a fly, and that is, that we don't talk about tidewater salmon angling with a fly. If you are curious about this mysterious fishery and its history, please join us.

Episode 12 Featuring Brandon Dyches---ODFW Hunt By Reservation Director

Brandon manages the hunt by reservation program for ODFW.  If you are interested in accessing new areas previously restricted as private lands in Oregon, this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler, Brandon and I discuss the implementation of a software program that simplifies the process of reserving hunting opportunities in our state, the growth of the program, and it's future.  We also talk turkey hunting. Go figure.  

Episode 11 Featuring Howard Vincent---President and CEO of Pheasants Forever

If you love to hunt Pheasants and the lands where they live, this episode of Find and Fire with Jeff Mishler is for you.  I sit down with CEO and President of Pheasants Forever, Howard Vincent and share stories from the field, the work of Pheasants Forever, and the future of our ecosystems under the watchful eyes of stakeholders and collaborating organizations. 

Episode 10 Featuring Tom Larimer---Product Designer, Steelheader, Spey Casting Instructor and Idea Guy

Tom and I met one evening while pondering a really nice piece of steelhead water. During the process of figuring out the Skagit Line craze, Tom and I shared ideas, cut some fly lines, drank some whisky and caught a few steelhead. This episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler goes deep into the weeds...If you are crazy about spey rods, steelhead fishing, Skagit lines and the lifestyle that comes with it, this is your podcast. 
 
 
 

Episode 9 Featuring George Cook---The Man, the Myth, the Legend

If you've ever considered a career working as a Manufacturer's Rep, the story of George Cook would be a very good study.  In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler, I start at the beginning, and uncover the man, the myth, the legend, and in the process discover that George has set a record in the hunting world, one that few have ever considered, let alone achieved.  

Episode 8 Featuring James Rowe--Precision Rifle Shooting

James Rowe works hard to take rifle accuracy to the next level.  He is a part of a group of precision shooters who fine tune their gear for ultimate accuracy. He is an engineer at Nosler in Redmond Oregon. I sit down with him at his home and discover some secrets to true rifle accuracy.

Episode 7 Featuring Dave Smith--DSD Decoys

Dave Smith of DSD--Dave Smith Decoys--knows how to hunt geese.  In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, Dave and I go deep into the world of waterfowling and discuss calling, blinds, dogs, hunting with friends and of course, decoys. It is a long conversation so bring some whisky, and join us.

Episode 6 Featuring Robbie Skerratt---Full Time Guide Who Loves The Grind.

What is it like to work as a full time fishing guide and live the grind that comes with it? What is it like to spend half the year in Alaska, the other half in the woods of Michigan? I sit down with Robbie at Blue Fly B&B in King Salmon and discuss how he got his job and  whether his expectations were met when the dream became a reality.