Mike Jackson
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Jackson: An escape to Wisconsin to ponder the futureNov 18, 2015 9:04 am - Fishing and politics, a heck of a combination to ride along with me. Instead of clicking my heels, I honked the horn three times when I crossed into Wisconsin. I wanted ...
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Discussing fishing hotspots is never easyNov 11, 2015 9:04 am - Please believe me when I tell you I am not complaining over some of the questionable letters and emails I received. I used to heavily promote the angling on the Fox Chai...
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Big Fox River smallmouth are out there - if you can find themNov 05, 2015 9:04 am - I could definitely point a finger, in just about any direction, suggesting where you could go to find and catch some beautiful Illinois smallmouth bass on the Fox River....
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For something new in fishing, don't hesitate to try something oldOct 28, 2015 10:04 am - Two weeks ago, I was reminded that nothing in this terribly crowded world of fresh and saltwater angling ever really slips into the out-of-date category. I received an e...
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With this angler, braided lines no longer make the cutOct 22, 2015 10:04 am - Because everyone is an angling expert, I suspect a good friend and several acquaintances will take issue with me. I have never claimed to be an expert, but rather a prin...
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Jackson: No room in the boat for big egosOct 14, 2015 10:05 am - The stewards of the future for young, eager anglers can be seen every day when we gaze upon our images in the mirror. Our mission with young people newly acquainted with...
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Make it your own Salmon Day, the do-it-yourself wayOct 07, 2015 10:04 am - Even though I've invested thousands of hours and many dollars pursuing my favorite pastime (fishing), there are few species of fish I enjoy eating. While growing up in C...
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Make the fall adjustment for heavy-jigging successOct 01, 2015 10:05 am - Are you one of the members of the warm-waters fraternity? If so, you may be the kind of person who depends upon the so-called instructional manuals - how-to, and where-t...
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Engage all the senses for successful night bassingSep 23, 2015 10:04 am - Some of you may have seen modern-day war movies in which commandos don night-vision goggles when they're involved in a pitch-black evening mission. I could have used a p...
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Lures or bait? There's no debateSep 16, 2015 10:04 am - About two days before I had fishing guru Ron Lindner on the air with me for my Sunday outdoor radio talk show not too long ago, I brought up some ancient memories about ...