by Brian Kozminski | Oct 12, 2020 | Gear & Equipment, Product Review
Back in 2010, I was in the market for a drift boat. I searched the classified ads from across west Michigan, South Haven to Traverse City scouring for a decent Clacka or Hyde.By happenstance I came across Adipose on Facebook and truly became enamored by the...
by Brian Kozminski | Dec 27, 2019 | Angling Reports, Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle
WOW!! 2019 flew by like a tornado through a trailer park in Mancelona. Fast and furious. Did it feel like that for you as well? What does 2020 hold in store for you? Care to make any resolutions or promises? Here is a quick recap from northern Michigan guiding and...
by Brian Kozminski | Dec 1, 2019 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
We have all stuffed the Turkey and gorged to our hearts content. Thankful. Let the shopping BEGIN!! My wife often asks me for a list of ideas for Christmas, which is difficult, because we acquire the things we need as we need them. But- I make small lists with things...
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...