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Korkers ICEJACK BOA review: Snowmageddon 2.0

by Brian Kozminski | Jan 6, 2014 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Recently, I was contacted to see if I would like to run a pair of winter boots through their paces. The company in question is KORKERS. Well known for wading boots and waders, but recently dipping into the winter boot line. I chose the IceJack Snow Boot from Korkers...

Merry Fishmas! Saturday Shoutout from G&G

by Brian Kozminski | Dec 9, 2013 | Flies, Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle

Not to blow sunshine where it is unwarranted, but Kent & Louis over at Gink & Gasoline put together a fly fishing blog that consistently has relevant and useful information for anglers of all experience levels and sweet or salt preference. Someday I shall fish...

Holiday Gift Guide/Giveaways

by Brian Kozminski | Dec 4, 2013 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, News & Updates, Uncategorized

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yes, yes it is. And if you are on your A-Game, you can score some very cool items from many of the top in the fly world manufacturing game and other bloggers with clout. Each year, they seem to grow exponentially, so I...

SMITHFLY Kilt & YETI conversion

by Brian Kozminski | Oct 24, 2013 | Gear & Equipment, News & Updates, Uncategorized

Understand, it is with great hesitation that I approach my prized cooler with a 5/64″ drill bit. Mrs Koz is in the background. “You are going to do WHAT?” Yes. Drill. Holes. In my YETI. Reluctant barely describes the inner turmoil the parts of the...

UMPQUA SIGNS DEAL~

by Brian Kozminski | Sep 11, 2013 | Flies, Gear & Equipment, News & Updates, Uncategorized

Have you ever placed an order for flies for the upcoming season and later find out they are on backorder for the most coverted and/or treasured secret fly of your best water? On more than one occasion, my clients seem to donate more Hendrickson’s and Copper...

Re-Inventing the Fly Fishing Vest ~ Umpqua Swiftwater Vest

by Brian Kozminski | Aug 28, 2013 | Gear & Equipment, News & Updates, Uncategorized

Ever since I can recall, I wanted to wear my Grandfather’s tattered fly fishing vest. It wasn’t something special with a high end name like Orvis or Filson, more along the lines of Stream Tech, but that mattered little. I wanted to be big enough to wear my...
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