Mike Jackson
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Jackson: Illinois has outdoor treasures beyond Mag MileApr 27, 2017 10:05 am - It was slightly more than 25 years ago when I had my first taste of southern Illinois bass and crappie fishing. Add to that over the years were the striped bass adventu...
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Old time translates into good timesApr 14, 2017 10:05 am - For decades, I have been telling readers that I am a staunch believer of the continued existence of tackle and bait shops. Even though the big-box stores seem to rule t...
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Jackson: Now's the time for a fishing roadtripApr 08, 2017 10:05 am - The elements of hate and terror are working their sandals off, trying to destroy our wonderful way of life, especially at our nation's airports. I have come to the reali...
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Jackson: Despite the costs, the great north still beckonsMar 30, 2017 10:05 am - There are times when I inspect photographs that my friends and I have taken in the far-north reaches of the sub-Arctic and elsewhere. The brochures and sports show booth...
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As spring settles in. lure of making new fishing memories beckonsMar 22, 2017 10:05 am - Life is an all-encompassing series of markers firmly implanted in the memory lobe of our brains. As we age, some of us have a tendency to trigger those memories and re...
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New venue of Arlington Park a better choice for outdoors showMar 15, 2017 10:05 am - The Chicago Outdoor Sports Show, normally held in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, is no more. To me, it clearly was time to say goodbye, especiall...
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Jackson: Don't judge a fish's taste by what you've heardMar 10, 2017 9:05 am - Most anglers I know have their own preferences regarding specific fish species, especially when it comes to the moment when it goes on the grill or under the broiler. M...
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Good month of action left for late-winter, early-spring walleyeMar 02, 2017 9:05 am - Rich's call came at the right time. My wife and I were baby-sitting for our 3-month old granddaughter and I needed a change of routine, as well as the inhaling of a tea...
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Rules confusion reigns, only hurting well-intentioned anglersFeb 22, 2017 9:05 am - In my opinion, one of the more disappointing and frustrating aspects of fishing and hunting is new or old regulations. One example in particular: Take one of the most po...
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Jackson: In fishing, size doesn't always matterFeb 08, 2017 9:05 am - Some of us will spend years trying to understand what part fishing plays in our lives. I am as guilty as the next angler when it comes to catching big fish and bragging ...