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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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.