Steve Sarley
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I am on my way to the huge Chicagoland Fishing Expo at the Schaumburg Convention Center. It runs Thursday through Sunday. I don’t think I’ve missed the big fishing show since I was a teenager.Jan 22, 2026 6:00 am - I am on my way to the huge Chicagoland Fishing Expo at the Schaumburg Convention Center. It runs Thursday through Sunday. I don’t think I’ve missed the big fishing show s...
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Sarley: This weekend’s Chicago Muskie Expo is a big dealJan 14, 2026 11:53 am - A look at the upcoming Chicago Muskie Expo, plus some local fishing derbies.
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Sarley: The speakers are what make fishing expo an event worth attendingJan 07, 2026 10:00 am - Our 2026 show season kicks off with the Chicagoland Fishing Expo at the Schaumburg Convention Center, Jan. 22-25.
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Sarley: When the outdoors helped bring a former Packer and a Bears fan togetherDec 31, 2025 4:09 pm - One of my favorite football connections was when I called Packers linebacker Brian Noble to do an interview. He had been a hard-nosed player who was hated by Bears fans. Noble was a huge outdoorsman and had hosted his own hunting program throughout the Midwest.
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Sarley: A great chance to learn about fishing from a local expertDec 24, 2025 10:00 am - If I am not fishing, I love to be listening to great fishermen talk about fishing. I do like this time of year because the fishing shows are headed to town. I love sitting in the crowd and listening to great anglers giving tips and telling tales.
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Still time to shop for outdoor enthusiastsDec 18, 2025 1:00 pm - There’s still time to shop for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Sarley: Holiday gift ideas for the procrastinating shopperDec 10, 2025 6:29 pm - When I buy fishing equipment for my own personal use, I tend to purchase gear that offers a very good value at a reasonable price. Mrs. Sarley gets the first look at all the credit card bills and I don’t want to start World War III at the holidays. I think you can get some very fine fishing gear at prices that won’t break the bank.
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Sarley: Why it’s surprising that Illinois residents eat cod, not surprising they don’t eat copiDec 03, 2025 10:00 am - A new study showed that cod is the favorite seafood in the Land of Lincoln. I find that amazing. No other of our 50 states even ranks cod in their top three. Perch is trending up 22% in the last quarter, but perch has a long way to go to catch the cod in popularity.
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Sarley: Tips for staying safe and comfortable while ice fishing this winterNov 26, 2025 10:00 am - It looks to me like winter is finally here. The temps are going the below freezing. It won’t be long before those of us who practice the sport of ice fishing will be able to hit the ice-covered water.
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Sarley: Who knew flathead catfish could be caught in the Chain O’ Lakes?Nov 19, 2025 10:00 am - I’ve fished on the Fox Chain O’Lakes more times than I can remember. I’ve caught tons of fish in almost every species imaginable. If you’d told me that there were flatheads in the Fox Chain, I would tell you that you were wrong. I’ve caught plenty of channel cats but have never seen a flathead in the Chain.