Mike Jackson
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Perch opportunity beckons on the lakefrontJul 02, 2014 10:04 am - As we rapidly recover from the bouts of severe weather, shore anglers have a leg up on boaters for Lake Michigan perch. I hope perch fans are aware that we can go after...
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Color me skeptical on Chicago River catfishJun 25, 2014 10:04 am - Even though there has been a tremendous public relations push to raise the image of the Chicago River, I'm guessing I'll never see a sparkling clean waterway in my lifet...
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There's no perfect lure, but in-line spinners come closeJun 18, 2014 5:04 pm - I haven't shared many of the emails that I receive, so here's a sampling I've saved over several months that touch on a variety of topics. Roland S. from Mount Prospect ...
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State eases Lake Michigan perch fishing banJun 18, 2014 10:04 am - Trade-offs in Illinois have become a traditional form of political winks and nods. Take the case of the most recent scenario in which IDNR director Marc Miller did away ...
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Put the scale aside and enjoy the actionJun 11, 2014 10:04 am - Believe me, it's not about size but rather substance and the experience. I admit to having been a braggart when it came to my experiences of catching huge smallmouth bas...
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Gulf states prosper from wildlife tourismJun 11, 2014 1:01 am - Here are some eye-popping numbers to crunch. Florida's 23 coastal counties are home to 16,000 wildlife tourism-related businesses. State and local governments generate n...
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Limited no-wake conditions on Fox ChainMay 28, 2014 10:04 am - The Fox Waterway Agency has issued a no-wake ruling for Zone A (from the Algonquin spillway to the Stratton lock and dam) and Zone B (from the Stratton lock and dam nort...
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Angling's steady pull, in the generational senseMay 28, 2014 10:04 am - I could tell you about the fabulous bass fishing on Lake Delavan, but I won't. I could report the excellent walleye and bass fishing on the Fox Chain, but I'd rather you...
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Be prepared for your spring fishing opportunityMay 21, 2014 10:04 am - Does anyone have an extra set of heavy-duty raingear? Only kidding. I have my own foul-weather stuff and it has gotten a lot of use this spring. But it sure pays to con...
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Great angling rewards await the patient waderMay 21, 2014 10:04 am - It was before all the storms arrived on our doorsteps, in the midst of a series of days when the air temperature was just right and some fish were in the mood to grab a ...