by Brian Kozminski | Feb 15, 2017 | Books & Video Reviews, Flies, Gear & Equipment, Uncategorized
Recently, I was introduced to the not so new style of Euro-Nymphing. It has been around for years. Commonly known as either French-, Polish-, Czech-, or Spanish Style Nymphing, the Europeans have had a way with getting the flies down to where the fish are for decades....
by Brian Kozminski | Feb 5, 2017 | Environment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Teaching your Kids about Fly Fishing As any experienced fly fisherman knows, fly fishing is a skill that takes time, dedication and lots of practice to master. For kids, this can be a trying skill to learn. Frustration and boredom might ensue with some children, no...
by Brian Kozminski | Jan 10, 2017 | Creative Nonfiction, Lifestyle, People & Interviews
From a distance, whether mowing the lawn, tending to the animals, or cutting wood, I can recognize the Fa-Thump, Phathump, Fa-Thump amplified rotation of the tires and diesel engine working up the motivation to travel up the long hill a mile away from our house. A...
by Brian Kozminski | Dec 31, 2016 | Lifestyle, News & Updates, Uncategorized
I am not much for making resolutions. They are often false promises one makes and never really intends to keep for an entire year. I quit smoking when my eldest was born, put down the bottle some years prior to that. Can honestly attest to those resolving to quit the...
by Brian Kozminski | Dec 4, 2016 | Books & Video Reviews, Flies, People & Interviews, Uncategorized
There are few people in the fly industry who live up to a preconceived notion of what they might be like in person. Rich Strolis surpassed expectations. We had been friends for years via e-mail and Fishbook, he would readily answer questions I had regarding tying...
by Brian Kozminski | Dec 1, 2016 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
For the record, 2016 was a warm one across the Midwest. Whether you subscribe to Climate Change or Global Warming, we broke a few records and continue to do so. Besides a healthy amount of SPF70 sunscreen in the boat, there were a couple key items that made my days on...
by Brian Kozminski | Nov 7, 2016 | News & Updates, Uncategorized
The past year has been a whirlwind, in a good way. Many trips, new clients, old friends and more places to fish with even more exciting venues for 2017. A few trips have been multiple client days on the river and True North Trout is ready to accommodate parties of 4...
by Brian Kozminski | Sep 22, 2016 | Gear & Equipment, News & Updates
Last week I had the opportunity to go behind the scenes of Michigan’s very own line making facilities at Scientific Anglers HQ in Midland. It was eye opening to say the very least and pretty amazing on many levels. First off, how does one actually make a fly...
