Mike Jackson
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Jackson: Catching the fish du jour - smallmouth bassApr 05, 2018 10:05 am - There are plenty of anglers like myself that may be willing to invest the time chasing smallmouth bass. In this area, we have what is turning out to be a burgeoning trop...
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Jackson: Get in the swing of spring with Chicago Fishing Show this weekendMar 21, 2018 10:05 am - It's spring and my fishing gear beckons to me every moment I see the rods and reels in the basement. It also means the return of the big outdoor fishing show as the Chic...
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Jackson: Make time for catching crappies this springMar 15, 2018 10:05 am - I go through the same nonsense every year, especially with this particular event. It took me close to an hour to change all the locks in my home and on my truck. And it'...
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Chicago outdoors show returning to Arlington in MarchMar 01, 2018 9:05 am - Mark the date, March 22-25, because you will want to experience a "happening" at Arlington International Racecourse. And no, you won't be betting on the ponies, but you...
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When it comes to outdoors travel, flying has its limitsFeb 14, 2018 9:05 am - Kudos to author and outdoors writer John Gierach for producing an enlightening book, "Fool's Paradise". This work by this noted traveler and fly fisherman echoes my sen...
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Jackson: Imagine our riches if redfish could tolerate Illinois watersFeb 01, 2018 9:05 am - It's big, colorful (red), and almost as strong as a lake sturgeon. It's relatively smaller, very strong, and hits live bait or some kind of artificial lure like a freigh...
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Good fishing spots not easy to enjoy when poachers take overJan 25, 2018 9:05 am - Last season I returned to fishing locations to see if the bad seeds had showed up again. Unfortunately, I wasn't disappointed as I stopped at the two locations - the Fo...
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Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo facts and detailsJan 25, 2018 9:05 am - Here's what you need to know for this weekend's outdoors expo in Schaumburg: What: Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo When: Runs through Sunday Where: Schaumburg...
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Jackson: Lake Erie is a hotbed of walleye for ice fishersJan 17, 2018 9:05 am - I've listened very carefully to what Matt Markey reports to me several times a month. He doesn't have any ax to grind, nor does he speak for any fish and game department...
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Jackson: Not all fishing shows on television are a great catchJan 11, 2018 9:05 am - It was a madhouse in my office this week. What else is new? It's always crazy town here. One of my interruptions was a chat about television fishing shows with Terry in ...