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Bakesale & Cement> two dudes, a boat, a dream and a Creeper Van

by Brian Kozminski | Sep 7, 2014 | Lifestyle, People & Interviews

Got a chance to chat with a couple of good guys who were instrumental in making sure the end of the night went as well as the early part of the evening. Often we forget about the guys behind the scenes, we see the bartender, know his or her name, but do you know the...

The ONE, The ONLY, THE RIVER

by Brian Kozminski | Apr 24, 2014 | Books & Video Reviews, Environment, People & Interviews, Uncategorized

“A trout is a trout the world about.” Jimmy Calvin says in the upcoming fly fishing film release of THE RIVER from Third Year Fly Fisher. Certainly a true statement, so simple and yet elegant because we know there is something special about the trout that...

Finish Line~

by Brian Kozminski | Mar 21, 2014 | Books & Video Reviews, News & Updates, People & Interviews, Uncategorized

I awoke this morning, earlier than usual. Recent epidermal injection for C-5 bulging disc I suppose, ready for another weekend of colder than usual temps for steelhead scouting. I did my usual routine, putting away dishes and preparing lunches for the day, apparently...

F3T review: Why we go to these…

by Brian Kozminski | Mar 4, 2014 | Books & Video Reviews, Lifestyle, People & Interviews

“What was your favorite part?” “I really liked the part where the guys had a tie a fly contest and one used a Chee-To and then he cut some from his mustache and then they all caught fish on their fly, and that one guy, Really REALLY liked dancing...

Celebration of Tying

by Brian Kozminski | Feb 25, 2014 | Flies, Lifestyle, People & Interviews, Uncategorized

I left the house loaded with a fresh thermos of coffee and a couple of Nutty Bars under the cautious eye of my wife at 5:15 Friday evening. “You would not be going if you were my child, you know that. Be Careful. Call me when you get there.”...

Cedar Trimming Party

by Brian Kozminski | Jan 16, 2014 | Art & Photography, Environment, News & Updates, People & Interviews, Uncategorized

I’m a Lumber Jack and I’m OK. I work all night and sleep all day… Well, not really. Last Sunday was a gorgeous January day, 38 degrees and partly sunny, perfect day for a float. The previous day was bumping the mercury to 40 and rain on Friday night....
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