FLW Outdoors hooks up in sponsorship dispute
FLW chief Irwin Jacobs may not be a happy litigant for the moment, and here's why:
Although it was described as having been pursued "reluctantly," FLW Outdoors has filed a lawsuit against BRP/Evinrude for failure to pay sponsorship fees for the 2009 FLW Outdoors tournament season. Jacobs reportedly said the actions came after Evinrude representatives and/or management participated in all FLW Outdoors' tournaments but failed to pay any of the 2009 sponsorship fees it agreed to cover, or any contingency dollars to Evinrude Pro Staff Anglers.
Minneapolis-based Jacobs is known for his sharp business acumen, especially in the boating industry as well as real estate holdings. This dispute was reported in the Fishing Wire.
Firearm deer permits: Friday is the application deadline for the second lottery for resident and non-resident Illinois firearm and muzzleloader deer permits for the 2009 season. To apply online, go to "Online Licenses" on the IDNR Web site at http://dnr.state.il.us.
Resident archery deer permits: llinois resident deer hunters can purchase 2009 archery deer-hunting permits (combination archery and antlerless-only archery permits) from DNR Direct locations throughout the state beginning in mid August. The archery season opens Oct. 1.
Free upland permits available online: Applications for the 2009 free upland game hunt permit program are available online through the IDNR Web site. The application deadline is Aug. 31. Links to the online application and a detailed information sheet can be found at www.dnr.state.il.us/Uplandgame/Index.
Fishing report: If you look for it, you'll find decent fishing.
Fox River: Smallmouth and channel cat action right below the Kimball Street bridge in Elgin.
Fox Chain: Excellent bluegill activity on Pistakee Lake. Decent crappie and white bass improving on Bluff Lake. Walleye fair on Lake Marie.
Forest preserves: In Cook County, Busse starting to see some life again for bass and crappie. In Lake County, Banana Lake improved for panfish and bass.
• Mike Jackson can be reached via e-mail at angler@mikejacksonoutdoors.com, and you can catch his radio program 6-7 a.m. Sundays on WSBC 1240-AM.