by Brian Kozminski | Aug 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
A guest from the Beardsley House on the river called me the other day~ he had a fish question. “I was casting a spoon and a decent trout came out to inspect it but turned away. Was I reeling too fast or too slow?” he inquired. Northern Michigan offers...
by Brian Kozminski | Mar 23, 2019 | Books & Video Reviews, Lifestyle, News & Updates, Uncategorized
March 9 & 10 were the dates for this years Fly Fishing Expo in Warren Michigan. All the usual characters were out and we had a great time catching up with friends and family from across the region. I spoke with a representative from the Michigan Fly Fishing Club...
by Brian Kozminski | Feb 16, 2019 | Environment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
There is no time for sleeping-in here. The urgency of daylight is evident as local construction workers meander wave marks and dodge darting iguana’s on three speed banana seat Schwinns in front of the villa at 6 am. I cautiously tip toe across the teak floor,...
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 | 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 | 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...
