Fin & Fire with Jeff Mishler

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Episode 102 Featuring Patricia Edel, Owner Of Blue Fly Lodge--Hard Time Economics While Pursuing The Largest Rainbows In North America

2026-11-0145:33

We are in crazy financial times. And operating a remote lodge poses unique challenges. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, Patricia and I discuss her approach to maintaining a quality experience for her customers while avoiding financial catastrophe. And she shares some thoughts and approaches to catching the largest rainbows in North America.

Episode 101 Featuring Andy Wunsch--The Winston Feel And Bauer Reels Balanced By Design

2026-10-1559:35

To me, a Winston fly rod in the hand just feels right. And it is the pinnacle of fly rod quality and purpose. In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, Andy Wunsch, President and General Manager for Winston and Bauer breaks down both brands and discusses how Bauer Reels are designed and integrated into the legacy of Winston Fly Rods.

Episode 100 Featuring Jesse Lance Robbins--A New Storyteller On The Scene

2026-10-0101:18:35

The Best Fly Fishing Is Everywhere is a new book of short stories by Jesse Lance Robbins addressing the "why" of our fishing passion. In this episode, Jesse and I sit down in a co-op workspace in Springfield, Oregon, share beers and a bunch of personal experiences from our separate lives of discovery on the water.

Episode 99 Featuring Tony Gilbertson--The RMEF Elk Calling World Champion Part Two

2026-09-1501:00:08

In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, Elk Calling Champion Tony Gilbertson and I wrap up our conversation about calling and hunting elk. This must-listen conversation is a great primer for any archery elk hunter getting ready for the season.

Episode 98 Featuring Tony Gilbertson--The RMEF Elk Calling World Champion Part One

2026-09-0101:04:58

Just in time for elk season, Tony Gilbertson and I spend an afternoon sharing elk hunting stories and calling techniques. As a pro staffer for Phelps Game Calls, he discusses the equipment he has designed and uses on his path to victory. This conversation is broken into two parts.

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