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Join host Jeff Mishler as he speaks with the most notable figures in the fly fishing, hunting and outdoor worlds. With Jeff’s extensive time in the outdoors, along with his ability to engage with his guests, the Fin & Fire Podcast provides an entertaining and informative exploration into what drives their inner fire to burn so bright.

Fin & Fire


    • Jun 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 17m AVG DURATION
    • 68 EPISODES


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    Episode 68 Featuring Marty Sheppard--Outfitter/Guide Owner Of Little Creek Outfitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 64:04


    Mia and Marty Sheppard are outfitters in Oregon and run a number of permits on various rivers. This allows them to diversify their programs and take advantage of prime time so their clients get the best possible experience.  In this episode of Fin And Fire with Jeff Mishler, Marty and I talk about his life path, the challenges of running the business, reconnecting with the spey community at the spey clave and the story behind his first bighorn sheep hunt.  

    Episode 67 Featuring Heather Hodson--Angler Advocate And Social Media Influencer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 53:03


    Heather Hodson is on a mission to change society's assumptions and stereotypes about fishing by inviting everyone into the fold. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, Heather and I discuss her angling past and efforts to change the world, one angler at a time.

    Episode 66 Featuring John O'Connor--Vice President of Sales at Benchmade Knives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 61:07


    A knife in your pocket is a personal thing.  It's a tool.  It's your persona. If it's a Benchmade knife it's also your legacy; it's going to be around a lot longer than you will be.  In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler I sit with John O'Connor, head of sales at Benchmade Knife Company and we discuss the brand, the market and how these quality knives remain in high demand. 

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    Episode 65 Featuring Dave Dozer and Olivia Elia--Oregon Based Bamboo Fly Rod Makers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 69:40


    Dave Dozer and Olivia Elia share a workspace, ideas and their passion for cane, but the finished products possess their respective fingerprints. Distinction in this timeless trade comes naturally when you are passionate about the craft and embrace the fact that each rod requires about 100 hours of work. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler Dave and Olivia share their stories and offer insight into the Bamboo Rod making process.  

    Episode 64 Featuring Madi Woodward--Marketing Manager For Nosler

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 72:19


    Madi loves to hunt.  Rifle, Bow, doesn't matter. What does matter to her is that the hunter practices often and understands the limitations of equipment and skills. She has many trophy experiences, but prefers to  procure protein for her family and friends over chasing horns. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, Madi and I share hunting stories and discuss rifle shooting techniques. Then the podcast takes a turn and we discover our mutual love of calling and hunting Bull elk during the rut, with a bow.

    Episode 63 Featuring Ducks Unlimited Biologist Kelly Warren--Working With Land Owners To Create Habitat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 60:32


    Kelly Warren is the Western Oregon regional Biologist for Ducks Unlimited. Kelly often works with local land owners to cooperatively design and develop thriving habitats for all wetland species. In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler we talk about the processes of teamwork required to transform acres into productive wildlife habitat.  We also share some duck hunting stories and a couple of hunting tips. 

    Episode 62 Featuring The Flash Tying Challenge--Fin and Fire's Annual In-Store Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 54:23


    In this rapid fire episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler I sit with participants of the annual Flash Tying Challenge, a friendly tying competition with a crazy twist. The day was filled with great conversation and creative approaches to the past time we love. 

    Episode 61 Featuring Marena Gray---Big Game Butcher And Clean Meat Advocate

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 85:10


    Marena Gray is the manager of The Custom Shop at The Meating Place in Hillsboro, Oregon.  She breaks down thousands of animals each season and offers some solid advice for hunters if they want to get quality meat back from the butcher. It all starts with what you do in the field.  

    Episode 60 Featuring Mike Callian---Mallard Calling Machine and Media Manager at DSD Decoys

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 63:55


    Calling mallards effectively requires practice, observations skills and creativity.  In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, Mike and I sit down at DSD headquarters and dive deep into the process of improving your duck calling.  This podcast is much more than just another "How-To" lesson.  In fact, we break some molds and myths around the entire process of talking to ducks.

    Episode 59 Featuring Dr. Will Atlas---Senior Salmon Watershed Scientist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 71:18


    Where did our Chinook Salmon go?  The disappearance of this keystone species is a pressing issue affecting cultures and economies within the entire Pacific Rim. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, I chat with Dr. Will Atlas of the Wild Salmon Center, a man with his thumb on the pulse of the issue.  Will explains our current situation with salmon populations and what needs to change for them to recover.  

    Episode 58 Featuring Bruce Kruk---Spey Casting Expert Focused On Long Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 78:38


    Bruce Kruk is the go-to expert for Swing the Fly Magazine when it comes to Spey Casting Techniques. His local waters are perfectly set up for utilizing the long line. In the this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, Bruce and I discuss the subtle differences between casting shorter Skagit style lines and more traditional Spey set ups.  As Bruce says, "long lines don't lie".

    Episode 57 Featuring Matt Davis---Final Rise Upland Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 70:56


    Matt Davis is following his passion.  He loves to hunt and create the best American made upland gear available today. In this episode of Fin And Fire with Jeff Mishler I discover what makes Matt tick.  Where do his ideas come from? What does a day in the life look like?  Final Rise is a quality line of products and Matt tells his story while we share a common love for chasing upland birds.

    Episode 56 Featuring Joe Koffler---Owner of Koffler Boats

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 57:50


    What makes one boat manufacturer stand out from the others?  Two things come to mind.  On-the-water performance and customer service. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, Joe Koffler dives into the details of his family business and the commitment of offer a quality product with the option to customize the details. 

    Episode 55 Featuring Jim Akenson---The Oregon Wolf Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 75:51


    Jim Akenson spent his entire wildlife biologist career living in the Bob Marshall Wilderness studying the ecosystem and the role of predators.  He is at the epicenter of the Oregon Wolf Management Plan. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler I sit with Jim at his home in Enterprise, Oregon and dive deep into the controversy of wolves on the landscape, the role of hunters and how to sustain a culture of passionate active participants in an outdoor lifestyle.  

    Episode 54 Featuring Vic Coggins---The Biologist And The Return Of Big Horn Sheep In Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 68:09


    Once Big Horn Sheep were all but exterminated in Oregon, restoring the population was more of a challenge than anyone imagined, for a number of reasons.  In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, Vic Coggins takes me through his 47 year career with the State of Oregon and the processes involved to maintain a sustainable population of this iconic Big Game animal.

    Episode 53 Featuring Todd Moen---The Man Behind Catch Magazine And The T-Motion Theater

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 83:17


    For Todd Moen, a lifetime of chasing anglers around the globe with a camera on his back and a passion for editing, created a library of the best fly fishing films available.  He's committed to this lifestyle. His success is proof of his talents.  In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, I sit with Todd in his Oregon home and talk fly fishing, best trips, worst trips and share our thoughts on movie making techniques.  I love this podcast. 

    Episode 52 Featuring Jon Covich---Passionate Traveler, Photographer and Fly Fishing Industry Rep.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 77:58


    Jon Covich has been committed to the fly fishing industry for decades. Besides representing some of the industry's top brands, Jon is a travel liaison for Fly Water Travel. Exotic destinations are his specialty.  In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler, Jon and I discuss his the arc of his career and his favorite international destinations. 

    Episode 51 Featuring Ted Fry of Raptor Archery---Craftsman, Artisan, Bowyer, Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 107:11


    Ted Fry is Raptor Archery and Raptor Archery is a reputable source for quality traditional archery gear. Ted's lifetime of outdoor experience fuels his passion to create traditional gear and teach others the joys we experience in the woods while carrying a bow. This long conversation is filled with life stories and discussions about the sport we love. It is one of my favorite podcasts.

    Episode 50 Featuring Levi Day---Conservation Leadership Program Manager, Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 60:11


    Levi Day loves to hunt and fish.  He has shaped his life around those two activities. And after two decades of teaching, Levi took a job with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.  Levi Day is committed to bringing young professionals into a field needing fresh, qualified and committed personnel. A membership base is critical to sustain support, but so is a passionate research and management community. 

    Episode 49 Featuring Eric White---NSCA Certified Shooting Instructor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 72:59


    It's never too late to improve your outdoor skills and in this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, shooting instructor Eric White takes me through the process of correct gun fit, gun mount, sight picture, stance, foot placement, establishing lead and trigger pull. And in the process, I realize I have been practicing what I thought were good fundamentals, incorrectly.  And that your instinct and reflexes play an important role in shooting success.

    Episode 48 Featuring Derek DeYoung---Artist, Painter, Angler, Daydreamer.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 57:33


    Derek DeYoung's view of the world he paints is manifested through vibrant color pairings, accentuated features, and a viewpoint pushing the realms of a first person perspective. In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler, Derek and I discuss his professional path and processes to create his highly sought, vibrant work.

    Episode 47 Featuring Chris Walker---Lead Product Designer For Rio Products

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 79:09


    If you want to be the best angler possible, you should understand fly line design. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, I sit down with Chris Walker at the Rio Products factory and go deep into the process of designing modern fly lines and broach the subject of the holy grail of all lines.  

    Episode 46 Featuring Brian O'Keefe---Industry Icon, Master Of The Art And A Man Open To Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 86:24


    To succeed in the industry of fly fishing, Brian believes one must be open to change when presented with options. In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler, Brian and I sit down at his home in Idaho and revisit a lifetime of opportunities and experiences  that helped create his, "life well lived". 

    Episode 45 Featuring Kerry Burkheimer---Fly Rod Building Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 61:50


    When you pick up a Burkheimer and cast it, there's a quality that's hard to describe but otherwise known as "The Burkheimer Feel".  In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler, Kerry and I sit in his rod finishing room in Washougal Washington and continue a conversation we started 20 years ago. The secrets to building a Burkheimer might surprise you. 

    Episode 44 Featuring Kellen Morgan---Bow Technician at G4 Archery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 104:25


    Tuning a compound bow is essential for ultimate accuracy. Knowing how to tune your bow can mean the difference between a successful hunt and a clean miss or lost animal.  It is our responsibility as hunters to take the variables we can control out of the equation, and it starts with a well tuned bow. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, Kellen Morgan takes me through the steps of choosing the right bow and the processes he applies to make sure that in the heat of the moment, the bow in the hand of the hunter is not a variable.

    Episode 43 Featuring George Cook---The Deer Hunting Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 81:58


    George is the only hunter to kill a Mule Deer in every state they reside.  That is a testament to the man's commitment to deer hunting.  In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, George and I swap deer hunting stories, discuss techniques, caliber choices and surprise outcomes from a lifetime of pursuing deer. 

    Episode 42 Featuring Fred Walasavage---Board Chair of Oregon Hunter's Association, Passionate Hunter and Advocate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 66:52


    Fred Walasavage is committed to a lifestyle of hunting and fishing because staying connected to our hunting heritage is his purpose. I sit with Fred at his cabin in Oregon and we connect on many levels while sharing stories of a lifetime spent chasing elk and turkeys.  We talk about hunting strategies, volunteerism, and the the future of hunting in a changing cultural landscape.

    Episode 41 Featuring Garrett Lesko---Award Winning Fly Tyer and Ambassador For the Future.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 66:07


    Garrett Lesko ties beautiful and intricate fly patterns, but more than that, he represents a generation of passionate fly tyers using social media to stay connect to an audience while building enthusiasm with his work. I met Garrett at the 2024 Northwest Fly Tyer and Fly fishing Expo in Albany, Oregon where we go deep into his origin story and share some common ground spent around a fly tying vice.

    Episode 40 Featuring Al Buhr--Legendary Spey Line Designer, Boat Builder, Casting Instructor and Innovative Thinker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 107:16


    Modern Spey Line design can be attributed to a few open minded thinkers and Al Buhr is one of them.  His approach to describing the mechanics of the fly cast is rooted in the messages from his mentors.  Jim Green and Joan Wulff play a huge role in the ethos of Al Buhr.  And as he says in the Podcast, "I'm happy that I get to talk about my heroes."

    Episode 39 Featuring Scott O'Donnell---Industry Icon, Steelhead Guide, Naturalist and Photographer of Lichens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 106:01


    Scott O'Donnell is an industry name. His decades of experience guiding clients for trout and steelhead bring perspective to a career of commitment and sacrifice. It's hard work to create opportunities for clients on a daily basis. But the lifestyle has its rewards. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, I sit with Scott at my place on the Oregon Coast and we drink some whisky while sharing perspectives of how it use to be, and how it is today.  Get ready for a conversation that goes long into the night.

    Episode 38 Featuring Jason Koertge---Hunter, Angler, Creator Of Authentic Content In The Outdoor Realm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 62:54


    Jason Koertge might be the most honest voice in the world of outdoor advertising.  If you hunt and fish and buy outdoor products, you know Jason's work.  His thumb print can be found on brands throughout the world we know. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, Jason and I share some stories but go deep into the reality of creating authentic content in a world of quick hit messaging and less than real ideas.

    Episode 37 Featuring Tim Curry---Owner of Central Oregon Sporting Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 79:09


    There are many aspects to choosing, training and working a bird hunting dog.  It all begins and ends with the dog.  In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler I sit with Tim Curry, a dog trainer with 20 years of bird dog training experience and we dive into the often debated techniques a trainer and owner should implement in the process of creating a well-rounded and competent hunting companion.

    Episode 36 Featuring Tim Rawlins---The Line Speed Jedi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 86:02


    Tim Rawlins is the content creator for the YouTube Channel, The Line Speed Jedi.  He has produced over 500 videos featuring spey casting in its many forms.  Not one to take himself too seriously, his light hearted, self deprecating humor creates content that is fun to watch and very educational. You see him make mistakes and work towards the solutions. That is something we can all relate to. He is passionate about learning, and it is contagious.

    Episode 35 Featuring Steve Rajeff--- World Champion Tournament Caster and Rod Designer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 69:38


    Steve Rajeff has won more all-around fly casting tournaments than anyone in the history of the game.  He has been called the best amateur athlete of all time. His dedication to a life of fly fishing has produced immeasurable contributions to the culture we love. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, I sit with Steve in his home in SW Washington and dig into the past of the man who showed the world what was possible with a fly rod.

    Episode 34 Featuring John Shewey--- Hunter, Angler, Writer, Editor and Master Fly Tyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 117:01


    If you fly fish for steelhead you probably know of John Shewey's work and contribution to the culture.  Not only is he a great storyteller and communicator, but his passion for the outdoors is apparent in the tales he shares about decades of pursuit. We lived parallel lives in different parts of the state as we perfected our craft. This podcast represents a full circle connection that is long overdue.  

    Episode 33 Featuring Kate and Justin Crump---Owners of The Lodge at 58 North

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 90:00


    Shared passions can produce great outcomes.  In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler I sit with Kate and Justin Crump in their lodge on the Oregon Coast and dive into their story.  I discover what makes their recipe a success and what the future holds for The Lodge at 58 North and their Oregon programs. 

    Episode 32 Featuring Peter Knox---Fly Rod Designer at Sage Manufacturing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 67:56


    Sage Fly Rods are known as a high design, high line speed, high technology product. In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler I sit with Peter Knox, an engineer and fly rod designer for Sage and dive into the essence of a fly rod.  We also visit his journey to this point in life and learn that a local kid with a passion can realize his dream.  

    Episode 31 Featuring Mark Holyoak---Communication Director, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 79:28


    For the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, protecting everything related to healthy elk populations involves so much more than focusing on just the regal bull elk. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, I chat with Mark Holyoak, Communication Director for the RMEF at their headquarters in Missoula, Montana about the successes of the organization and why it is so effective at maintaining a huge membership.  I also ask questions related to a previous podcast with ODFW about controlled hunts and where the RMEF finds common ground with government agencies. 

    Episode 30 Featuring Kevin Sloan---CEO and Founder of Skwala Fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 71:57


    Launching a top-of-the-line fly fishing apparel brand into a market known for quality products is the kind of challenge Kevin Sloan has faced for decades. As a founder of the brands Sitka and MeatEater, Kevin has unique insights and experiences from his successful past and presents a vision for his new venture, Skwala Fishing. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler I sit with Kevin in Bozeman Montana and go deep into the design and branding of a quality product.

    Episode 29 Featuring Spencer Sawaske---Outdoorsman and Hydrologist/Instream Scientist with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 67:05


    In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler I dive into the challenges of water management in the State of Oregon and discover that it boils down to the relationships between the landowners and the state agencies. In Oregon, Spencer works at the epicenter of these relationships.  He's also a prolific hunter/angler and we trade stories about our pursuits of the elusive Blacktail bucks of western Oregon. 

    Episode 28 Featuring Jeff Hickman---Lodge Owner and Outfitter Driven by Passion and Ethics.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 75:44


    A solid work ethic produces results.  Jeff Hickman is an example of this.  From humble beginnings to his role today as a father, husband, lodge owner, outfitter, property owner and conservationist, Jeff's story is an inspiration for anyone considering a life or career immersed in the world of fly fishing. 

    Episode 27 Featuring Justin Dion---Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Game Department

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 63:11


    Big Game hunting seasons often change but when they go from an over the counter tag to a controlled hunt, the hunting public is often left with many questions. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler I sit down with Justin Dion from ODFW, Game Department and ask some tough questions about why my favorite units to hunt elk have moved to a controlled hunt and whether or not those management changes make a difference. In the process, I learn that if I took more advantage of the application process, my overall hunting experience would most likely improve. 

    Episode 26 Featuring Guido Rahr---President And CEO of The Wild Salmon Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 68:02


    After 30 years of sharing rivers and life experiences, Guido and I sit down for a deeper discussion focused on his evolution as an angler and the commitment he made to saving wild salmon and steelhead.  In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler I ask Guido tough questions about the future of conservation and how the Wild Salmon Center is preparing for it.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 76:37


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 74:55


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 70:05


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 67:51


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 77:06


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 73:51


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 87:08


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 77:21


    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.

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