by Brian Kozminski | Oct 30, 2012 | Creative Nonfiction, Uncategorized
I happen to be a fairly big fan of the Ian Flemming novels from the sixties. I recall the skinny little paperbacks from my father’s collection on my bookshelf while I was growing up. I hope they are packed away in box somewhere in the garage. So it is of no...
by Brian Kozminski | Oct 3, 2012 | Creative Nonfiction, Environment, Trips & Guides
Have you ever spent far too much time in the map section at the bookstore? Pouring over little squiggly blue lines on county maps that have little or no road access. Then go home and pull up Google Earth or FlashEarth and zoom in between the latitude & longitude...
by Brian Kozminski | Jan 5, 2012 | Creative Nonfiction, Lifestyle, Trips & Guides
On a lazy, hot August afternoon, I found myself pounding Beldar Buggars and Woolly Sculpins in an effort to entice smallmouths along the Muskegon River with a couple of fishing pals . We had a Michigan trifecta in the boat comprised of a few rainbows, a brown and a...
by Joseph Meyer | Jan 21, 2010 | Creative Nonfiction
“It’s veal. It probably came from a very depressed calf, can we just eat in peace? And get LOIB out from under the table!” I get glares from TOO and BOB but TSWITMLM just smirks. Oh, you have not met my family; introductions are in order: As always, there’s the Big,...
by Jordan Lindberg | Oct 20, 2009 | Creative Nonfiction, Lifestyle
A friend and business acquaintance sent a parable to me today as, I think, something of a cautionary tale. It’s too nice not to share, particularly with fellow anglers. I am probably violating all sorts of copyright in sharing it this way, but what the heck: An...
by Trevor Pellerite | Sep 23, 2009 | Creative Nonfiction
Few experiences can be as cathartic as a day spent fishing on the river. Life’s nagging problems can safely be left on the bank, leaving us with a time for relaxation, reflection, and the appreciation of the natural wonders hidden in our busy world. What it took me a...