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MeatEater Das Boat season II

by Brian Kozminski | Oct 13, 2020 | Lifestyle, News & Updates, Trips & Guides

Way back in midwinter, good buddy Joe Cermele sent me a message- “How would you like to do ‘MeatEater’ episode?” As a northern Michigan guide/angler, how does one respond to this ?? “Heck YES!!! Some logistics and timing need to be worked...

Merry Christmas!

by Brian Kozminski | Dec 21, 2018 | Books & Video Reviews, Lifestyle, News & Updates, People & Interviews, Trips & Guides

As the Holiday quickly approaches, remember-   -most are caught in the hustle of Christmas concerts and programs, the bustle of work parties, family gatherings, wrapping gifts, finding the ‘Right’ present for that special someone, lack of sleep,...

Streamer Time

by Brian Kozminski | Apr 24, 2017 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, Product Review, Trips & Guides, Uncategorized

The rollercoaster ride that is spring Up North has been nothing short of eventful. Two weeks ago, the mercury danced near 70 degrees, and two days later, cold rain, more of a deluge of water and plummeting temperatures in the 40’s that would deter most anglers...

February Thaw

by Brian Kozminski | Feb 22, 2017 | Creative Nonfiction, Environment, Lifestyle, News & Updates, Trips & Guides, Uncategorized

It’s not that I haven’t been busy, nor am I slacking. Just seems that there are so many projects going on, literally my head is spinning from all the fires we have going on around conservation issues. There is also the issue of ‘staying fresh’...

HEX Season, Brings out … …Everything. part I

by Brian Kozminski | Jul 10, 2016 | Environment, Lifestyle, News & Updates, Trips & Guides, Uncategorized

First and foremost, this will be written as non biased as I best I know how. There are some areas of concern for local guides and anglers happening on many of the rivers we all love and fish. My best intention is to shed some light on the issue and that a serious...

Sink Tips and Shooting Heads

by Brian Kozminski | Nov 11, 2013 | Angling Reports, Lifestyle, Trips & Guides, Uncategorized

The week was feverish with phone calls and e-mails dispersed across various social media outlets. I had a Saturday off from the restaurant and guide trips, it was also the first week in November and the forecast looked ‘fishy’. Wind gusts 20-30 mph, chance...
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