by Brian Kozminski | May 31, 2016 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Seems every fly shop has a top 10 gift guide for Father’s Day. So here is my short but sweet list of ideas for good old Dad. Not all of us can afford a brand-new Simm’s G3 Guide coat or a pair of Costa sunglasses. perhaps a Yeti cooler maybe out of your...
by Brian Kozminski | Dec 20, 2015 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
The Holidays are upon us. The hustle and bustle is evident everywhere you go. The tree is up and adorned, wrapping shall commence this evening. Plans are made for family and parties to share the joys of the season. If you have been good, you may find a few special fly...
by Brian Kozminski | Nov 27, 2015 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
On my way home from post Thanksgiving festivities, I made a quick stop at a couple fly shops looking for a few fly tying materials. After visiting a few shops, I looked back and reflected on each experience and came up with a few mental notes. Every fly shop is unique...
by Brian Kozminski | Jul 12, 2015 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
After fishing last fall with John Schmidt of Au Sable Angler, he implored me to open my eyes and give the ‘flat-brim’ a try. Over the winter, I won a great cap from Rep Your Water and WindKnots and Tangled Lines, so I kept the brim in its preferred lay...
by Brian Kozminski | Jul 6, 2015 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Stunning. Spectacular, amazing, awesome– just a few of the words that can only begin to describe a day on the water with SUP on the Fly this past Thursday in northern Michigan. We had an absolutely picture-perfect day, winds were light out of the north west and...
by Brian Kozminski | Jun 7, 2015 | Gear & Equipment, Product Review
Bobbers, floats, suspenders, indicators, call them what you will, they serve a purpose and there are a multitude to choose from. I have been delving deeper into the nymphing game since my time in Estes Park, Colorado a few years back. Our Michigan rivers aren’t...