Steve Sarley
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Sarley: The lures to use when fishing in (normal) fall temperaturesOct 14, 2026 7:00 am - As I sit here writing this, I am looking at the weather report telling me that it is pushing 90 degrees. It’s hard to write an article about fall fishing when it is still...
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Sarley: What to know about the fall trout fishing seasonOct 07, 2026 2:41 pm - The 2026 Illinois fall trout fishing season will open Oct. 17 at 60 ponds, lakes and streams throughout the state. An early catch-and-release trout fishing opened at sele...
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Sarley: The timing is right for this new style of baitSep 30, 2026 9:00 am - I recently wrote about the craze in urchin-style baits. I was having a bit of trouble finding the brands I preferred. All of a sudden, the tackle shops were getting stock...
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Sarley: Economical options for hunting in northern IllinoisSep 23, 2026 6:00 am - I’ve been talking about hunting and shooting as of late. I like shooting because it challenges me to compete against myself. I like to see if I can get better each time I...
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Sarley: Several animals are off my list when it comes to huntingSep 16, 2026 10:40 am - Last week I talked about purchasing your first shotgun and finding a mentor to help you learn the ins and outs of using it. Knowing somebody who has ample land and will a...
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Sarley: The best way to learn to hunt is by finding a mentor to show you how it’s doneSep 09, 2026 6:00 am - Hunting is a tough sport to pick up on your own. You really need someone to mentor you. You can read all the books and magazines you want, but it is not like getting pers...
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Sarley: The differing viewpoints about catch-and-release fishing fascinate meSep 02, 2026 10:00 am - I am sure that you have all heard the term “catch and release.” It refers to the concept of catching fish and putting them back in the water to live another day, grow lar...
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Sarley: State’s natural resources backed by Illinois Conservation Foundation supportAug 26, 2026 7:00 am - One of my favorite charitable organizations is the Illinois Conservation Foundation. As it explains on its website, “The Illinois Conservation Foundation preserves and en...
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Sarley: How late White Sox broadcaster found peace in fishingAug 19, 2026 1:34 pm - You all know that I love my baseball, so let me sneak in one last baseball story while the season is still with us. It was 2005. I had heard that Jimmy Piersall, former m...
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Sarley: Don’t turn down a chance to fish Lake Geneva with the best guide aroundJul 22, 2026 10:00 am - I know that I promised to finish my story about my first tournament, but I’m saving it for next week. I just had an experience that I’d like to tell you about. My good fr...
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