by Brian Kozminski | Mar 26, 2026 | Environment, News & Updates, People & Interviews
Meet the TRUE NORTH TROUT All‑Star Guide Team — 100+ Years of Michigan Fly‑Fishing ExcellenceNorthern Michigan’s rivers have a way of getting under your skin. The whisper of the Jordan at dawn, the deep green bends of the Manistee, the electric swirl of a rising brown...
by Brian Kozminski | Mar 13, 2025 | Environment, Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle, News & Updates, Uncategorized
**True North Trout** in Kalkaska, Michigan, is excited to announce an **Introduction to Fly Fishing Camp** on August 1 & 2, 2025, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Upper Manistee River. This immersive two-day camp is perfect for those with a basic...
by Brian Kozminski | Feb 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
I have long preferred the soothing and varied tempo of the Manistee River- ‘Spirit of the Woods’ as legend would have it, restores and refreshes me. It’s more popular sister river to the east, The Au Sable, can hold the title/moniker birthplace of...
by Brian Kozminski | Feb 4, 2021 | Casting, Environment, Flies, Gear & Equipment
“How’s the fishing?” the lady on the bank genuinely inquired.”We got one in the net, had a few follows- decent day,” my buddy in the bow replied. “But we are just getting to the good water-” I retorted.”I would go get my...
by Brian Kozminski | Aug 19, 2017 | Environment, Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle
How was your Summer? Besides fast, way too fast, it was certainly wet. Fishy and wet. June seemed to be the month of summer that appeared to be on par with a warm one, then a sudden shift in weather pattern made for a rather damp June. Keep in mind, I am speaking of...
