Steve Sarley
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There’s nothing wrong with using live bait when fishingApr 25, 2024 6:00 am - A hot-button subject in the world of fishing is the use of live bait. I’m talking about minnows, worms, leeches and all of the other critters that fishermen use to try to coax an unwary fish into turning it into a meal.
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The right boat captain can make for a great tripApr 18, 2024 6:00 am - The early warmth we have been experiencing has brought on the coho salmon fishing on Lake Michigan like gangbusters.
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Why would anyone fish in Illinois without a license?Apr 11, 2024 6:00 am - I mentioned it recently, but it doesn’t hurt to say it again — the 2024 Illinois fishing licenses went into effect on April 1. I’d love to know the reason why a person who fishes doesn’t purchase a new license. It’s absolutely beyond me.
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The right way and wrong way to find a tasty dinnerApr 04, 2024 6:00 am - This is a great time of year to be fishing. I’ve mentioned eating tasty filets before and that may seem wrong to say for someone who believes strongly in the principle of catch-and-release. I don’t think that is true.
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Chicago should let visitors know it’s a great place to fishMar 28, 2024 6:00 am - I recently received a press release from a company called FishingBooker. It was titled, “Chicago Among the 9 Best Spring Fishing Destinations for 2024.”
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When you enjoy fishing so much, even watching it is funMar 21, 2024 6:00 am - The hardest thing about writing a fishing column is figuring out what interests the readers most. Of course, the simple answer would be “fishing,” but it’s never simple. ...
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Don’t just buy a fishing license, buy it locallyMar 14, 2024 6:00 am - It’s time to purchase an Illinois fishing license for the 2024 season.
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How, when to fish more important than where to fishMar 07, 2024 6:06 am - The last few weeks I wrote about some things to help you catch some fish now that the weather is telling us that open-water season has arrived. I am receiving emails than...
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The adjustments you should make to your spring fishing tacticsFeb 29, 2024 6:00 am - With the ice having disappeared and the temperatures getting warmer by the day, it appears to be time for open-water fishing to begin. In addition to line selection, whic...
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With no ice to fish on, get an early start preparing for open-water fishingFeb 22, 2024 6:00 am - It seems that I must have blinked and our ice fishing season disappeared that quickly. It’s a tough break for those guides and tackle and bait dealers who were counting ...