Outdoors notes for Feb. 14
Many anglers and boaters know the name "BoatU.S." for the company's retail operations.
And now there's something new being offered. BoatU.S. Angler is a membership program that provides water and roadside towing services for trailer boat anglers.
The plan is to offer "unlimited" on-the-water towing plans on the Great Lakes.
Show time: It's show time once again, only this time at the Schaumburg-Renaissance Convention Center, and the Daily Herald is one of the event's sponsors.
Today, it's Daily Herald Discount Day at Cupid's Ultimate Outdoors Adventure. The first 200 adults to enter the show receive a free 30-day Daily Herald subscription.
Visit dailyherald.com to receive a buy-one, get-one free ticket coupon
Enter to win a couple's prize package, including a guided fishing trip from professional angler Patricia Strutz, one weekend night stay at the Renaissance Hotel, complimentary dinner at Sam & Harry's, Shimano rod/reel combos, Plano tackle boxes and more.
Fishing report: Lots of fishing and catching going on.
Fox Chain: Guide Darrell Baker (847-337-5559) reports excellent crappie and walleye action with his guide parties on the upper Chain this week. His people even caught some muskies and very respectable pike as well. There is bluegill activity on Pistakee Lake during the afternoon.
Lake Michigan: There's some perch activity at Montrose Harbor as well as Waukegan Harbor.