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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.”...

SHNOW SEASON

by Brian Kozminski | Jan 28, 2014 | Environment, Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, News & Updates, Uncategorized

Well, it is upon us. It’s snow season. Or is it SHOW Season? It’s SHNOW SEASON. As soon as I begin to formulate a few words, I can hear baby Camille cry for me on the monitor. It has been a busy past couple months. With the move to a new house, the...

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...

2013~ The year that was…

by Brian Kozminski | Dec 19, 2013 | Lifestyle, News & Updates, Uncategorized

So much has happened… watching reviews from various news stations, from viral videos, the Boston Marathon bombing,  to premature deaths of famous actors & world leaders and the relentless barrage of  teens ‘Twerking’,  I feel compelled to reflect...

Ken Morrish signs on with Umpqua Feather Merchants

by Brian Kozminski | Dec 12, 2013 | Lifestyle, News & Updates, Uncategorized

Breaking news spread across social media outlets last night about the most recent addition of Ken Morrish to the Umpqua Team. This has great significance to me on many levels, as a tyer, an angler and from a blogger point of view. First as a Tyer~ we have all used and...

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...
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