Fin & Fire with Jeff Mishler

Fin & Fire
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    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 18m

  2. FEB 1

    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 13m

  3. JAN 15

    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.

    55 min

  4. JAN 1

    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 19m

  5. 12/15/2025

    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.

    59 min

  6. 12/01/2025

    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 1m

  7. 11/15/2025

    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.

    49 min

  8. 11/01/2025

    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 16m
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4.8
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About

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.

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  • Creator
    Fin & Fire
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
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