Fin & Fire with Jeff Mishler

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. 

Episode 5 Featuring Patricia Edel---Fishing Guide And Owner of Blue Fly B&B

Running a fishing lodge in Alaska is challenging. Running a fishing lodge in Alaska during the pandemic is more so. Catching COVID and surviving in the process...well that makes for a good conversation. I sit down with my good friend Patricia Edel, owner of Blue Fly B&B and dive into the reality of living full time in King Salmon, Alaska. It takes commitment and a strong sense of independence.  And a good sense of humor. 

Episode 4 Featuring Rob Perkin---Flyfishing Guide On The Pacific Ocean

Have you ever considered making a drastic change in your life to create the life you always dreamed of.  Rob Perkin used the downtime in the pandemic to make that change.  He built the boat, by hand, got a captain's license and then set out to explore the near shore coastal environs of the pacific ocean with the intent of sharing his knowledge through a growing guide business. This conversation goes deep into the process of how you make the great change.

Episode 3 Featuring Hank Shaw---Cook, Outdoorsman and Author

If you like to hunt, fish and live an outdoor lifestyle, cooking what you harvest, preparing meals from the bounty is a bonus to the experience, and an enjoyable process. Hank Shaw is at the epicenter of the movement to utilize the entire animal and present creative, delicious meals. With multiple published books under his belt, I dive into the nuts and bolts of how to improve the process of cooking or presenting our favorites.

Episode 2 Featuring April Vokey---Compassionate Entrepreneur, Artist, And Leader.

Whatever you think of the business of fly fishing there is no doubt that April Vokey has made a profound impression.  As an artist, entrepreneur, podcast host, TV celebrity and all around ambassador for the sport, April is a busy woman.  In this episode of Fin and Fire, we sit down for a continuation of a conversation we started years before when we sat around a fire and shared life stories.

Episode 1 Featuring Land Tawney---CEO Backcountry Hunters and Anglers

Public Lands represent a portal to adventure for most of us. Maintaining access to public lands is the mission of Back Country Hunters and Anglers and Land Tawney, President and CEO, is at the helm of that effort. In this first episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler, I learn that not only do Land and I share concerns about the future of public lands access, but that we share many life experiences leading us to this interview.