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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.