Mike Jackson
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Take a child fishing, and you'll see the world anewOct 21, 2009 11:00 pm - He would either tickle the bottom of my foot, or just place his hand on my head as the signal to get up at 3 a.m. The Saturday morning ritual was something I looked for...
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'America's Outdoor Show' schedule for visit to Rosemont in JanuaryOct 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Well, it's official: There will be an outdoors show at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in January. The new show promoter is in town lining up key players and exhib...
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Trolling with minnow baits hard to beat for fall 'eyesOct 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Just ask the pros who ply the waters of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., Lake Erie, the Fox Chain or some of the Tennessee reservoirs during the fall period. Most will tell you they ...
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Change ahead for mid-winter routine?Sep 30, 2009 11:00 pm - For quite a few lodge owners, resort operators and fishing tackle retailers, the annual winter gathering of outdoors people at the Donald Stephens Convention Center had ...
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Don't let a chilly breeze deter you from hot fall fishingSep 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Strong winds aside, please perish the thought of putting your fishing gear away for the year. Right now could be your magic moments for bass and pike in the area. For e...
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Wait no longer - that magical time of year is here againSep 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Three telephone calls came in quick succession the other day, and I could hear each of the callers' voices oozing with energy. "Better get up here in about 4-5 weeks," H...
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A couple of days to celebrate the outdoorsSep 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Perhaps northern Illinois outdoors people will show appreciation for their fishing and hunting passion this weekend. Illinois will observe the annual National Hunting a...
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This best friend lasts just about foreverSep 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Man's best friend isn't his dog, but rather it is his trusty knife. Various types of blades have been part of the lives of farmers, warriors, hunters and gatherers. But...
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Some well-grounded adviceSep 09, 2009 11:00 pm - The state of Florida is known for having the most lightning strikes in the country. So, what does this have to do with fishing and hunting activities? Well, some years a...
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Time is right for steady actionSep 09, 2009 11:00 pm - The anglers I've met and spoke with are saying this has been the best late summer/early fall bite they can remember. Several areas in particular are hot, including the F...