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 | Jun 15, 2018 | Angling Reports, Environment, Lifestyle, News & Updates
To say that this past Spring was not your average transition from from Winter to Vernal Equinox might be an understatement. Early April snowmelt and above average temperatures had many of us hopeful for an early bloom, we even raked and were ready to bust out our...
by Brian Kozminski | Mar 6, 2018 | Lifestyle, News & Updates
The time is upon us. Driving to shows, making plans to travel to exotic destinations, tying flies and prepping for a busy guide season across the country. The Midwest Fly Fishing Expo is this weekend and I am honestly as excited as one gets just prior to the trout...
by Brian Kozminski | Jan 8, 2018 | Gear & Equipment, News & Updates, Uncategorized
Sub zero wind chills, countless days of throwing heaps of fluffy white stuff, days on end without a single glint from that yellow orb in the sky, you know its time. Days are getting longer, only slightly, but they are. It’s the perfect time for a few winter...
by Brian Kozminski | Oct 29, 2017 | News & Updates, People & Interviews
To my friends, I was 92 in January and had a carotid artery operation. During testing the hospital determined my heart was only pumping 35% and must limit my physical activities followed by a rest. The industry was extremely helpful and last season was able to attend...
by Brian Kozminski | Sep 25, 2017 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, News & Updates, People & Interviews
The Monday of August 21, many stood outside with fancy NASA edition safety glasses to witness a total solar eclipse that was nothing more than a hazy dusk type afternoon with fuzzy shadows in the Great Lakes region. I was getting amped up for a less exciting planetary...
