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...
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As we become more aware of outdated dams and the cost of maintenance versus benefits, we begin to realize that some 80 to 120-year-old structures no longer produce the energy output they once did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...
