Steve Sarley
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Only 23 years old, Nutt claims Bassmaster Classic victoryMar 19, 2026 9:00 am - It was another exciting Bassmaster Classic. Dylan Nutt, 23, took the lead on Saturday and cruised to victory after the third day. That wasn’t a misprint, by the way. Nutt is only 23 years old.
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Sarley: The spectacle of ‘The Super Bowl of Bass Fishing’Mar 11, 2026 10:00 am - Outdoors columnist Steve Sarley writes about the Bassmaster Classic fishing contest.
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Sarley: Why I think an Illinois fishing license is a great bargain, especially for senior citizensMar 04, 2026 11:54 am - Outdoors columnist Steve Sarley writes about the need for and benefits of an annual Illinois fishing license.
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Sarley: A blowout event in honor of the smallmouth bassFeb 25, 2026 10:00 am - Daily Herald Outdoors columnist Steve Sarley writes about smallmouth bass.
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Sarley: Chicago deserves respect in ranking of top fishing citiesFeb 19, 2026 6:30 am - Chicago placed third in a recent ranking of the top fishing cities in the United States.
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Sarley: Tinley Park outdoors expo is worth the tripFeb 11, 2026 10:33 am - Outdoors columnist Steve Sarley writes about the Tinley Park Fishing, Travel & Outdoors Expo this weekend.
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Sarley: A good way to break into ice fishingFeb 04, 2026 1:55 pm - Thank goodness for the break in the weather. No matter how rough-and-tumble some ice fishermen like to act like, it has been just too frigid to be out there on the ice. The current moderate temps (for Northern Illinois, of course) make it much more comfortable to spend a little time on frozen water.
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Sarley: When it comes to fishing, we’ve got it good in IllinoisJan 28, 2026 10:00 am - I had a wonderful time at the Chicagoland Fishing Expo in Schaumburg last weekend. I heard from a lot of you by email talking about memories of going to the fishing shows...
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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.