by Brian Kozminski | Mar 11, 2013 | Trips & Guides, Uncategorized
There once was a small town in northern Michigan, with a big beautiful river- and no one was on it. On a cold rainy day in March, two steadfast fishermen went to float that very same river-and still, no one was on it. Tired and dreay from the six a.m. alarm that...
by Brian Kozminski | Mar 1, 2013 | Environment, News & Updates, Uncategorized
This is a hot topic for sure. My phone immediately began to ring yesterday shortly after posting the petition from Change.org to Stop the lifted Ban on Chumming in rivers and lakes in Michigan that do not have any gear restrictions on them. I should know I am going to...
by Brian Kozminski | Feb 28, 2013 | Environment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
“The biggest contradiction I have witnessed in my relative few decades on the planet is simple. It is HOW we are raised to share and protect what we love and treasure. Some men show their love and affection with fists and scars, hence the women in their youth...
by Brian Kozminski | Feb 2, 2013 | Gear & Equipment, News & Updates, Uncategorized
If you were to ask me 10 or 20 years ago about Umpqua, I would either tell you it is a great Steelhead river on the west coast or one of three major players in the world distribution of hand tied flies with the likes of Jack Dennis, Andy Puyans and Dave Whitlock as a...
by Brian Kozminski | Dec 20, 2012 | Environment, Uncategorized
Close your eyes. Humor me for just a bit. You will be able to do this to someone else. Now, close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. I want you to imagine a place, of your own choosing. A place you like to go to. It is relaxing, calm and serene. Take another deep...
by Brian Kozminski | Nov 30, 2012 | Angling Reports, News & Updates, Uncategorized
It is the last day of November 2012. According to the Mayans, you had better get up here and fish before it is too late. You have 22 days.Here is the latest fishing report from our good friends at OAFS~ be sure to stop in and say hello to Andy, Jeff, Alex and the rest...