by Brian Kozminski | Mar 13, 2025 | Environment, Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, News & Updates, Uncategorized
**True North Trout** in Kalkaska, Michigan, is excited to announce an **Introduction to Fly Fishing Camp** on August 1 & 2, 2025, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Upper Manistee River. This immersive two-day camp is perfect for those with a basic...
by Brian Kozminski | Jan 21, 2025 | Environment, News & Updates, Uncategorized
As we become more aware of outdated dams and the cost of maintenance versus benefits, we begin to realize that some 80 to 120-year-old structures no longer produce the energy output they once did to outweigh environmental concerns. Many dams, along with highways, were...
by Brian Kozminski | Jan 3, 2025 | Flies, Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle
—SlluurpAH– “Set the Hook!”-exerts the guide. “Ewp~ #$^@%!! Damn, I missed again!” casually disclaimers client. “That’s the third trout you’ve missed today.” arm chair QB fishing buddy retorts from stern of...
by Brian Kozminski | Aug 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Jordan River, located in northern Michigan, is a vital ecological and recreational resource. As the first river designated under Michigan’s Natural Rivers Program(1972), it holds significant importance for conservation efforts. This article explores the river’s...
by Brian Kozminski | Aug 16, 2024 | Environment, Uncategorized
On November 2, 2023, the dam operator submitted a report to FERC on the turbidity readings the operator’s contractor had observed while they were doing maintenance on the dam that included the following two statements: “6) Since Boyne began monitoring turbidity on...
by Brian Kozminski | Jul 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
We have had this cabin for 5 years now. Working new job- Boat Sales, bartending, still guiding, and family growing, we found we were not spending as much time at the cabin. The serious consideration of selling was very tempting, especially knowing what was available...
by Brian Kozminski | Jul 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
THE JORDAN RIVER It is early January as I sip my coffee and watch ice floes migrate down the river in front of the cabin. So far it has been a mild winter, December was wet, but not in the fluffy white powder kind of way. We are all ready for some spring fishing....
by Brian Kozminski | Feb 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
I have long preferred the soothing and varied tempo of the Manistee River- ‘Spirit of the Woods’ as legend would have it, restores and refreshes me. It’s more popular sister river to the east, The Au Sable, can hold the title/moniker birthplace of...
