Mike Jackson
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Jackson: Hard to buy state's reluctance to invest in its great outdoorsSep 14, 2017 10:05 am - I walked along Michigan Avenue recently to shop for my wife's anniversary present. Because I have grown a little paranoid in recent years I can't help myself when I inad...
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Get in shape before attempting your next huntSep 07, 2017 10:05 am - For several years, I've held back writing about a very serious health issue that occurred afield. Even though I enjoy eating white tail back straps, elk back straps, and...
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Jackson: When the fish aren't biting, try downsizingAug 31, 2017 10:05 am - I am still amazed by what I've experienced. I am still not sure that the technique I'm about to share with you is something many anglers will or cannot embrace. The fol...
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Jackson: Personal-favorite spots anyone can fishAug 24, 2017 10:05 am - I was shopping for a specific style of hooks for my fly-tying ventures when this guy sauntered over and began asking a series of questions. He also prequalified himself ...
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Jackson: Join the white bass frenzy on the ChainAug 17, 2017 6:05 am - You don't have to subscribe to the three first name club to enjoy what's going on with the Chain's various lakes. You don't have to invest your child's college fund to b...
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Chasing muskies requires patience and staminaAug 09, 2017 10:05 am - I cannot recall where or when I've seen as much interest in muskie fishing as I've witnessed over the past five years. I am nowhere near the muskie hunter of people like...
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With effort and new approach, the best anglers find successAug 02, 2017 10:05 am - There are plenty of alternatives if one invests a little time to look around for a decent fishing spot. Oh, you say you have yet to sample the great bluegill and bass f...
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Jackson: Here's how you can crack the fishing career codeJul 27, 2017 10:05 am - My decades of involvement within the outdoor industry has presented me with situations where I am often asked about how I got into this business. I also am asked about h...
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Jackson: Poachers preying on Lake Erie and Illinois lakesJul 20, 2017 10:05 am - In Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, some government officials often play fast and loose with our taxpayer funds. The end result, if they're ever caught, is a slap o...
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Jackson: Pre-rigged worm to the rescue againJul 12, 2017 10:05 am - ATIKOKAN, Ontario - I really hate to admit this, but there are too many wilderness lakes here for me to do any justice. What I simply mean is this: Over five days, I fi...