by Brian Kozminski | Dec 11, 2018 | Art & Photography, Books & Video Reviews, Flies, News & Updates, People & Interviews
A recent project begun by Ray Schmidt of Temple Fork Outfitters Great Lakes Region has received some attention by local fly anglers and tyers across the country. Ray, former owner of Schmidt Outfitters in Wellston, MI and innovator of many Great Lakes patterns such as...
by Brian Kozminski | Nov 25, 2018 | Flies, People & Interviews
Earlier this season, I was fishing a river that has single 3/8″ hook size regulations, I wanted to throw a large streamer for coho and steelhead. Frustrated after drifting multiple egg patterns and stoneflies that were not getting attention from anything larger...
by Brian Kozminski | Nov 15, 2018 | Art & Photography, Flies, Lifestyle
Recently saw a streamer on Facebook that caught my attention. Mr Paul Brown of KC Fly Co. and guide in Alaska at The Alaska Rainbow Lodge ties up some beautiful beefy streamers for Pike/muskie and other predatory fish that can engulf baitfish imitations. A little bit...
by Brian Kozminski | Nov 12, 2018 | Art & Photography, Flies, Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle
My good friend and video/photographer Alex Childress spent some time with me this fall chasing a few brook trout and trying to capture that perfect moment of color from the landscape and the trout of our local rivers. Although we spent several hours throwing streamers...
by Brian Kozminski | Oct 20, 2018 | Flies, Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, News & Updates, Uncategorized
Recent rip to Umpqua Feather Merchants allowed me the opportunity to meet and integrate with other members of the Umpqua Team. The innovation of sling pack and waist pack design went beyond my imagination. The smallest details, from hidden nipper ports...
by Brian Kozminski | Aug 20, 2018 | Flies, Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle
“You mean you float this in the dark?”- “Yes.” “Actually cast and catch fish without any lights?” “Often, not all the time, but once you do, you will be forever changed….It is not the delicate soft presentation of a #16...
by Brian Kozminski | Jul 23, 2018 | Flies, Gear & Equipment, Product Review
Protect your investment. Keep your flies safe and dry. Aren’t these two of the best services a fly box can provide? True. What about durable and long lasting? You want materials and construction that will last more than one or two +90º days on your dashboard....
by Brian Kozminski | Jun 15, 2018 | Angling Reports, Environment, Lifestyle, News & Updates
To say that this past Spring was not your average transition from from Winter to Vernal Equinox might be an understatement. Early April snowmelt and above average temperatures had many of us hopeful for an early bloom, we even raked and were ready to bust out our...
