by Trout Unlimited | Sep 29, 2023 | Environment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
The Mitten State has a thriving trout population, a fly fisherman’s dream, to say the least.However, it hasn’t always been this way, and it could change in the near future. Four trout species inhabit Michigan waterways; most are not native to the state; some, like the...
by Brian Kozminski | Jul 14, 2023 | Casting, Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
The mere thought of Fly Fishing usually summons an image of some serene location. Standing in moving water, crabapple blossoms tree fills the air with fragrance, Cedar waxwings dart from tree limb to deadfall waiting for the next mayfly, and dimples on the...
by Brian Kozminski | Mar 14, 2023 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, News & Updates
Another great year in the books with headliners George Daniel, Landon Mayer, Tim Flagler and Jake Villwock. Ann Miller was on hand with her much anticipated new Midwest Bugs book. You need a copy? Get to your local fly shop and pick one up! The weekend was fairly well...
by Brian Kozminski | Feb 3, 2023 | Environment, News & Updates
CAMP GRAYLING- geographically in between two of the best rivers in the Midwest- The Au Sable and the Manistee Rivers. This has been a very hot topic lately. Many believe this was a quick land grab from the Military Base in Grayling from the DNR. There have been many...
by Brian Kozminski | Jan 31, 2023 | Flies
As the mercury hangs at a balmy 10 degrees, the only thing to keep you warm might be coffee and the thought of the first rise on the river. What flies are going to be key in the new year? Are there some new tying styles or developments that can alter your strategy? I...
by Brian Kozminski | Jan 30, 2023 | Casting, Lifestyle, News & Updates
As I look outside, the river is slowly meandering, with frosted banks and a high of 8 degrees on Friday, I personally can’t wait for the month of MARCH- It’s Coming!! A little more than a month away, it is time to start making plans to attend the Best Fly...
by Brian Kozminski | Apr 25, 2022 | Podcasts
I was featured on the Wet Fly Sling podcast: Brian Kozminski, headman at True North Trout, is here today to shed some light on fishing streamers for brown trout. We find out the best times to go fishing in Manistee River, MI. We talk about TFO rods – Brian tells us...
by Brian Kozminski | Mar 15, 2022 | Lifestyle, News & Updates
We were excited, some of us more exuberant than others. We finally get to attend the F3T after a two year hiatus. Actually, this exact event was the last publicly attended social event we did back in 2020 before we were confined to our domiciles and forced to cook for...
