Mike Jackson
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Dreaming of warm fishing waters during dog days of winterFeb 01, 2017 9:05 am - These are the days that drive many anglers absolutely bonkers. These are the days when constant daydreaming shows up as the key element that takes on the shape and ghost...
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In fishing circles, the Chicago River is finally getting some cloutJan 18, 2017 9:05 am - The politicians and star-sapphire pinkie-ring wearers used to call him Boss. And the bigger the ring, the higher the rank on the political food chain. What does this hav...
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Jackson: Preview old classics, new gadgets at Chicago Outdoor Sports ShowJan 11, 2017 9:05 am - There came a point in time when I said enough is enough. I knew that to be true when the nurse at the hospital finished pumping antibiotics into my body following anothe...
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Jackson: A quick link to outdoors shows in St. Charles, Rosemont and SchaumburgJan 05, 2017 9:05 am - Aching feet; muscle spasms in our backs; and tongues hanging out of our mouths. These are just a smattering of the annual maladies we endure because us outdoors addicted...
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As fall fades to winter, some answers to your outdoors questionsDec 08, 2016 9:05 am - Face it - we've had a wonderful autumn season, with temperatures warm enough to ignite the passions of quite a few area fishermen. Those eager folks willing to tempt the...
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Better angling opportunities remain a hot holiday topicNov 30, 2016 9:05 am - Steaming coffee is the liquid that fuels serious conversations in my group of make-believe politicians. Of course not one of these cronies comes close to the fat cats wh...
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Jackson: Finding fish with the help of feathered friendsNov 23, 2016 9:05 am - I definitely remember the first time I witnessed a massive flight of shore and sea birds using their "dive bombing" skills. These winged creatures used their keen eyesi...
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Fishing in New Zealand offers unparalleled beautyNov 16, 2016 9:05 am - MURCHISON, NEW ZEALAND - "Strike him hard now," Peter Flintoft yelled, as he stood off to my right and higher up on the bank. Line raced from my reel as I lifted my fly ...
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When it comes to fishing, this Mom had the right touchNov 09, 2016 9:05 am - I fished with her in fresh and salt water. She woman-handled everything from big muskies to black tipped sharks. A presumptive conversation with remaining members of my...
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Jackson: A bluegill meal fit for a queenOct 26, 2016 10:05 am - My wife is probably one of those rare women who work ultra-hard to pull off special events for family and friends. After months of planning that began more than two year...