by Brian Kozminski | Aug 31, 2026 | Books & Video Reviews, Creative Nonfiction
I’ve spent more nights in the Pigeon River Country Forest than I can count—some guiding, some wandering, some just listening to the woods breathe. Anyone who’s spent real time in the PRC knows it’s not just a place; it’s a presence. The forest remembers things. It...
by Brian Kozminski | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Boyne River has been the constant thread through my life: the place where I learned to read water, where I first felt the thrill of a trout taking a dry fly, and where I have watched seasons and generations pass along its banks. As a board member of Friends of the...
by Brian Kozminski | Jul 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Hexagenia hatch in 2026 is late, uneven, and shaped by the wettest June on record; read each river carefully, favor overcast calm nights, choose the right emergers, duns, and spinners, and protect trout by watching water temperatures and shortening fights. Two...
by Brian Kozminski | Mar 26, 2026 | Environment, News & Updates, People & Interviews
Meet the TRUE NORTH TROUT All‑Star Guide Team — 100+ Years of Michigan Fly‑Fishing ExcellenceNorthern Michigan’s rivers have a way of getting under your skin. The whisper of the Jordan at dawn, the deep green bends of the Manistee, the electric swirl of a rising brown...
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...
