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Episode 90 Featuring Tom McGuane--Novelist, Screenwriter, Angler, The Legend Himself
May 1, 2026
1h 12m 20s
Episode 89 Featuring Andy Mill--The Most Decorated Tarpon Angler Ever
Apr 15, 2026
58m 15s
Episode 88 Featuring Colby Richards--The Wilderness Chef With A Plan
Apr 1, 2026
52m 20s
Episode 87 Featuring Spencer Beebe--The Conservationist/Capitalist With A Birdseye View
Mar 15, 2026
1h 41m 10s
Episode 86 Featuring The 2026 Flash Tying Challenge---A Mashup Of Participants
Mar 1, 2026
27m 38s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/1/26 |  Episode 90 Featuring Tom McGuane--Novelist, Screenwriter, Angler, The Legend Himself | Tom McGuane invited me to come to Florida and hang out for a few days early in the Tarpon season. Eventually, this conversation evolved. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler I get to ask the questions I've always wanted to ask, and he shares sincerely his thoughts on inspiration, technique, processes and yes, angling. | 1h 12m 20s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | Episode 89 Featuring Andy Mill--The Most Decorated Tarpon Angler Ever | Pursuing tarpon with a fly rod presents an opportunity for the angler to test the limits of their gear and mental capacity. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler I chat with Andy Mill and discuss the psychological requirements of steelhead and tarpon fishing while unlocking differences in the respective technical approaches. | 58m 15s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | Episode 88 Featuring Colby Richards--The Wilderness Chef With A Plan | Preparing for wilderness conditions as a chef presents challenges compounded by three things: the number of days in the wild, and the number of people you're cooking for and the weather. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, Colby and I break down the processes of planning for adversity. If you cook outdoors on extended trips, this conversation is relevant. | 52m 20s | ||||||
| 3/15/26 | Episode 87 Featuring Spencer Beebe--The Conservationist/Capitalist With A Birdseye View | Spencer Beebe is the world renowned founder of Eco Trust, an organization that combines conservation with culture and resource utilization as the driving engine for his work. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, I sit with Spencer in his Portland home and listen to stories of a life well lived during his efforts to save the last great places. Spencer is the man responsible for initiating the protection of the lower Sandy River in Oregon, Silver Creek in Idaho and the Kitlope River ecosystem in Canada, among MANY others. | 1h 41m 10s | ||||||
| 3/1/26 | Episode 86 Featuring The 2026 Flash Tying Challenge---A Mashup Of Participants | Each winter Fin and Fire host a fly tying challenge at the shop in Redmond, Oregon. This episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler features short interviews with a few participants, past winners, the event organizer and this year's winner. It's day of community and culture focused on the creative act of putting feathers and thread on a hook. | 27m 38s | ||||||
| 2/15/26 | Episode 85 Featuring Jeff Hickman---Steelhead flies, Breaking Down The Essentials | What makes one steelhead fly more effective that the other? Does size and color matter? Is there a silver bullet yet to be discovered? In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, Jeff Hickman and I pick apart the steelheader's main concern: Should I change my fly? | 1h 17m 30s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | Episode 84 Featuring Patrick Kilby Of Rio Flies---Flies, Flies And More Flies | Some of us tie our flies, others buy them. Either way, you need a fly at the end of the line. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, Patrick Kilby of Rio Flies and I discuss tying, designing and fishing various patterns throughout our angling experiences and the industry of fly sales. We also share experiences in our quest to improve the quality of our offerings. | 1h 12m 34s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | Episode 83 Featuring Tim Curry, Matt Davis and Levi Day---The Upland Mash Up | The 2025-2026 Upland season is winding down. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, I revisit my favorite clips from past episodes focused on the processes of hunting upland birds: gun dog training, the gear we use, and the ethics inherent in our hunting experience. If you love hunting upland birds or are curious about the processes, sit back and enjoy. | 54m 38s | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | Episode 82 Featuring Chris O'Donnell---Winter Steelhead Kick-Off Episode | Chris O'Donnell is a well versed man. As a fly shop owner, fishing guide, outfitter and family man, he is committed to his clients and his business. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, Chris and I about talk winter and summer steelhead--- lines, flies, rods, seasons, jet boats and whether a popper is a skater, or a skater is a waker...Yup, we dork out a bit. This is a great primer for your upcoming winter steelhead trip. | 1h 18m 42s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | Episode 81 Featuring Mike Callian And Dave Smith Decoys---The Duck Hunting Episode Introducing The DSD Mallard Line Up | If you love duck hunting, particularly hunting mallards over decoys, this episode is for you. In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler, Mike Callian and I discuss duck blind construction, the new DSD line of mallard decoys, and how to effectively deploy them for maximum success. | 59m 19s | ||||||
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| 12/1/25 | Episode 80 Featuring Tom Larimer---His Winter Trout Program And New Role At Farbank | Tom Larimer has dedicated his career to fly fishing. In his new role as North American Sales Director for Farbank, he has access to some of the best products in the industry. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, Tom and I discuss his new position and go deep into winter trout techniques utilizing all of the tools in his chest. | 1h 01m 25s | ||||||
| 11/15/25 | Episode 79 Featuring Mike Callian, Dave Smith and Eric White---A Waterfowl Primer | Fall is my favorite time of year. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, I mash-up my favorite moments from the waterfowl hunting shows because, it's duck season, and I'm going duck hunting. Mike Callian and Dave Smith of Dave Smith Decoys and shooting instructor Eric White cover some critical elements in the process of calling and shooting waterfowl. | 48m 35s | ||||||
| 11/1/25 | Episode 78 Featuring Ward, O'Donnell, Hogan and Zellman--The Spey Mashup | After all of these episodes featuring the most interesting people in the world of hunting and fish, the guys at Fin and Fire asked me to pull together a mash-up of my favorite spey centric/steelhead interviews. So here it is. Ed Ward, Scott O'Donnell, Dec Hogan and Rich Zellman share stories from a life committed to fishing for steelhead with a two handed rod. | 1h 15m 35s | ||||||
| 10/15/25 | Episode 77 Featuring Pinczkowski--Part 2, The Epic Steelhead Road Trip | In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler I meet up with Dave Pinczkowski on the banks of the Deschutes River during his once in a lifetime, month-long, west coast steelhead adventure. After a few days of fishing together we share some stories and in the process I learn how to fish for sturgeon and catfish with a swinging fly. | 1h 00m 35s | ||||||
| 10/1/25 | Episode 76 Featuring Ken Morrish--Lifelong Angler, Traveler And Fly Designer | In this episode of Fin And Fire with Jeff Mishler, I share stories with Ken Morrish, a life long angler, fly designer, destination travel professional and international angler seeking the next great adventure. Ken Morrish of Fly Water Travel lays bare the ideas behind his fly designs and motivation to connect you with your next great adventure. | 1h 17m 07s | ||||||
| 9/15/25 | Episode 75 Featuring Amy Eichner--The Water Line of Benchmade Knives And What Makes It Special | Amy Eichner is a category manager for Benchmade Knives. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler we discuss the inspiration and motivation to create this new line of knives. The Water line meets the needs of those seeking a quality knife for a lifestyle spent on the water. | 36m 39s | ||||||
| 9/1/25 | Episode 74 Featuring Charles St. Pierre--The Epitome Of A Steelheader's Heart And Soul | Besides creating some of the most beautiful and effective steelhead flies, Charles St. Pierre seeks the culture of angling for one reason...the people. In this episode of Fin And Fire with Jeff Mishler, Charles and I talk about flies, presentation, and our gear, but by the end of our conversation it's clear that Charles is in it for the Vibe. | 1h 04m 47s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | Episode 73 Featuring Dexter Levandoski--Wholesale Sales Director at Poncho Outdoors. | Introducing a new clothing brand into a crowded fishing market takes courage. But it also requires a quality product filling a specific need. Poncho Outdoors has provided an answer to the question: Why do fishing shirts have to fit like a garbage bag? In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, Dexter Levandoski presents Poncho and the answer to that question. They don't. | 1h 09m 06s | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | Episode 72 Featuring Steve Kandell and Corey Fisher From Trout Unlimited--Focused On Your Public Land Access Rights | Our access to public lands remains in the crosshairs of new policy proposals in Washington DC. These lands are our lands. They make the USA unique. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, Steve Kandell and Corey Fisher from Trout Unlimited explain the most recent challenges we face and how to work on the ground to guarantee perpetual access for all. | 55m 12s | ||||||
| 7/15/25 | Episode 71 Featuring Dax Messett--NAM Rods, Head of USA Sales and Development | Introducing a new line of fly rods into a crowded, competitive market is a bold move. NAM Rods are a recent addition. In this episode of Fin and Fire With Jeff Mishler, Dax Messett, head of USA Sales and Development, discusses the array of models offered, the motivation behind the brand, and the qualities of each model in the lineup. NAM rods, available and finandfire.com, present something for everyone. | 1h 22m 46s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | Episode 70 Featuring Jon Hazlett--Southern Oregon Fishing Guide and Casting Instructor, | Jon Hazlett was a curious young man during the early days of the Sandy River Spey Clave. Now, he's a featured instructor. His journey to this point makes for a great conversation. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, Jon and I take a break from the clave activities and share stories to discover common ground. | 1h 07m 28s | ||||||
| 6/15/25 | Episode 69 Featuring Dec Hogan--Author, Photographer and Spey Casting/Steelheading Icon | Dec Hogan was part of a triad which influenced and defined steelhead fishing with a two handed rod as we know it today. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, Dec and I sit down for a chat during the 2025 Sandy River Spey and take a long "trip down memory lane" as Dec says, and rekindle a friendship 25 years in the making. | 2h 14m 20s | ||||||
| 6/1/25 | Episode 68 Featuring Marty Sheppard--Outfitter/Guide Owner Of Little Creek Outfitters | 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. | 1h 04m 04s | ||||||
| 5/15/25 | Episode 67 Featuring Heather Hodson--Angler Advocate And Social Media Influencer | 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. | 53m 03s | ||||||
| 5/1/25 | Episode 66 Featuring John O'Connor--Vice President of Sales at Benchmade Knives | 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. | 1h 01m 07s | ||||||
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