Fin & Fire with Jeff Mishler

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. 

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.