by Brian Kozminski | Jan 12, 2021 | Lifestyle, News & Updates, Uncategorized
Seems like we couldn’t become more divided. The politics, on the news, social media, billboards and radio. We are bombarded by the constant noise from news outlets. I try to avoid it but somehow, it still infests my feed. All this conflict got me thinking about...
by Brian Kozminski | Dec 29, 2020 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, News & Updates, Uncategorized
Very happy to announce a collaboration with FISH PRINT SHOP and Temple Fork Outfitters for the month of January. I would like to see a picture and hear a short story on your favorite, doesn’t have to be biggest, memorable fish you caught on your TFO rod. January...
by Brian Kozminski | Dec 7, 2020 | Art & Photography, People & Interviews
Mr. Bryon Anderson working the wood. Nets from Bryon Anderson- Recently had a chance to get the latest from woodworker and net maker Bryon. We met years ago at a river cleanup and immediately fished that afternoon. It is always a pleasure bumping into him on the river...
by Brian Kozminski | Nov 24, 2020 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle
It’s that time of year, as an angler we get our promotional boxes inundated with useless ‘NEED TO HAVE’ items for next season. My aim is simple. I will keep it brief, speak only what I have personally used, and share my experience. The rest is up to...
by Brian Kozminski | Nov 22, 2020 | Environment, Lifestyle, News & Updates
It has been one of the most unusual years. From the early cancellation of Detroit Fly Fishing show and some residual panic in retailers to continuing into early summer with more people on the river at many locations I can recall in recent years. It turned out to be...
by Brian Kozminski | Nov 6, 2020 | Environment, Gear & Equipment, News & Updates
FISHWEAR is here!! Very happy and proud to announce that Fishewear collection has found a home at the new MAD RIVER OUTFITTERS in Columbus Ohio. The staff and crew at MRO have a world class fly shop that opened during this crazy pandemic and they continue to rock the...
by Brian Kozminski | Oct 13, 2020 | Lifestyle, News & Updates, Trips & Guides
Way back in midwinter, good buddy Joe Cermele sent me a message- “How would you like to do ‘MeatEater’ episode?” As a northern Michigan guide/angler, how does one respond to this ?? “Heck YES!!! Some logistics and timing need to be worked...
by Brian Kozminski | Oct 13, 2020 | Environment, Lifestyle
The rain. The sweet smell of rain. Release of nitrogen from the atmosphere.Petrichor. Smell it? Photo by Sam Bosworth Media The sweet smell of the earth, wet and dank, fresh with new promise. Hope of a fresh new day on the river, watching the diurnal progress of the...
