Mike Jackson
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Jackson: There are options when you can't find the fishAug 24, 2016 10:05 am - As anglers, we seem to be creatures of habit coupled with a major desire to embrace stubbornness. And stubbornness can translate into attitudes that embrace a high degre...
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Deserving reconnection for Jim Grandt, a true craftsmanAug 17, 2016 10:05 am - It's not about what a person does for a living. It's also not about how someone smiles for the camera. The main factor contributing to a solid character profile is conne...
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Illinois River becomes a battleground waterway for silver carp, alligator garAug 10, 2016 10:05 am - We live in the northern rust belt, not the deep south where grits, deep-fried catfish and cornbread are menu mainstays. Many in our midst cherish those moments on the ic...
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Jackson: A long-awaited return to fishing paradiseAug 04, 2016 10:05 am - CAYO CRUZ, CUBA - In case you hadn't checked the date lately, it is definitely not 1962. And there are no U.S. warships blockading the waters leading to the island natio...
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Jackson: High water has its benefitsJul 27, 2016 10:05 am - My sleight-of-hand routine isn't working; my complicated illusion act is tired and worn. It's not easy being green, blue or even pure white. And those metaphors relate ...
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Jackson: Noisy lures are the way to goJul 20, 2016 1:00 am - There always seems to be a flying critter willing to forge ahead and attack a lure, especially when that lure is being pulled along on the surface. Of course I have seen...
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Jackson: Moving is the key for great actionJul 07, 2016 1:00 am - Shore fishing is a lot of fun, except when your gear lets your down. Take hiking boots or shoes as one example. I generally spray a waterproofing compound on my trail bo...
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Soft-sided breakthroughs provide cool upgrade to anglingJun 23, 2016 10:05 am - I won't reveal the airport, nor will I share the names of the security people we encountered when returning home from a dove-hunting excursion. The "we" in this column i...
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Mike Jackson: Don't overlook Great Lakes carpJun 15, 2016 10:05 am - There are a lot of heavily muscled freshwater fish swimming in our lakes and rivers. You have the mighty sturgeon, a prehistoric remnant that when brought to the market ...
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Jackson on fishing: Think small in the pursuit of bluegillsJun 02, 2016 10:05 am - Barry T. in Arlington Heights is a regular reader, and he often sends emails about his fish-catching prowess. And his latest missive struck a populist chord with me: "I ...