by Brian Kozminski | Sep 20, 2019 | Environment, News & Updates
First of all, I apologize. For being a slacker. It has been a while since I sat and put pencil to paper, but, reality is, I have been busy. I have been making the transition into Sales Representative Great Lakes for Umpqua Feather Merchants, and soon Temple Fork...
by Brian Kozminski | Aug 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
A guest from the Beardsley House on the river called me the other day~ he had a fish question. “I was casting a spoon and a decent trout came out to inspect it but turned away. Was I reeling too fast or too slow?” he inquired. Northern Michigan offers...
by Brian Kozminski | Mar 25, 2019 | Environment, News & Updates
Friday evening March 15, 2019, after Thursdays daytime high of 57º, coupled with snowmelt and rain, a dam located behind Weiss Acres along 131 gave way and washed out. The site was an old grist mill from many decades ago. The dam had been on the radar of local MVWTU...
by Brian Kozminski | Mar 23, 2019 | Books & Video Reviews, Lifestyle, News & Updates, Uncategorized
March 9 & 10 were the dates for this years Fly Fishing Expo in Warren Michigan. All the usual characters were out and we had a great time catching up with friends and family from across the region. I spoke with a representative from the Michigan Fly Fishing Club...
by Brian Kozminski | Feb 16, 2019 | Environment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
There is no time for sleeping-in here. The urgency of daylight is evident as local construction workers meander wave marks and dodge darting iguana’s on three speed banana seat Schwinns in front of the villa at 6 am. I cautiously tip toe across the teak floor,...
by Brian Kozminski | Feb 5, 2019 | Environment, Lifestyle, News & Updates, People & Interviews
In the not too distant future, there is the real possibility of anglers who wade in Northern Michigan’s cold waters to have the opportunity to catch a once native Arctic Grayling. Imagine the potential. Rewriting history in our lifetime. This is truly Epic....
by Brian Kozminski | Jan 26, 2019 | Environment, Flies, People & Interviews
Every so often we meet a great guide, or fly tyer, or innovative pattern designer, or dedicated hard working promoter of the sport of fly fishing- although we may all try to do one or more of these great attributes, rarely do we find it all in one package. Meet Andrew...
by Brian Kozminski | Dec 21, 2018 | Books & Video Reviews, Lifestyle, News & Updates, People & Interviews, Trips & Guides
As the Holiday quickly approaches, remember- -most are caught in the hustle of Christmas concerts and programs, the bustle of work parties, family gatherings, wrapping gifts, finding the ‘Right’ present for that special someone, lack of sleep,...
