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2019 Midwest Fly Fishing Expo Highlights

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...

Merry Christmas!

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,...

Michigan Fly History

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...

Holiday Wish List 2018

by Brian Kozminski | Nov 19, 2017 | Books & Video Reviews, Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle

It never ceases to amaze me when retail stores transition from Halloween Spooky Deals straight to Christmas Cheer without even a pause for the consideration of the family turkey. Yet, here we are, less than a week away from eating too much stuffing and exchanging...

Modern Nymphing~ Tactical Fly Fisher

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....

Catching Shadows

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...
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