Articles filed under Outdoors
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Mike Jackson: Old plastic lures can still get the job doneSep 20, 2017 10:05 am - Please, don't ever minimize the great potential of lots of fish on your hook from standard, nationally advertised lures. Sometimes these baits are exactly what the "doct...
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Jackson: Hard to buy state's reluctance to invest in its great outdoorsSep 14, 2017 10:05 am - I walked along Michigan Avenue recently to shop for my wife's anniversary present. Because I have grown a little paranoid in recent years I can't help myself when I inad...
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Round Lake fishing derby set for SaturdaySep 11, 2017 1:00 am - The Round Lake Area Park District's 5th annual Family Fishing Event is scheduled for Saturday, at Lakefront Park, 1019 N. Lake Shore Drive, in Round Lake Beach. Postpone...
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Get in shape before attempting your next huntSep 07, 2017 10:05 am - For several years, I've held back writing about a very serious health issue that occurred afield. Even though I enjoy eating white tail back straps, elk back straps, and...
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Jackson: When the fish aren't biting, try downsizingAug 31, 2017 10:05 am - I am still amazed by what I've experienced. I am still not sure that the technique I'm about to share with you is something many anglers will or cannot embrace. The fol...
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Jackson: Personal-favorite spots anyone can fishAug 24, 2017 10:05 am - I was shopping for a specific style of hooks for my fly-tying ventures when this guy sauntered over and began asking a series of questions. He also prequalified himself ...
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Learn from an expert: Kayak the Fox RiverAug 17, 2017 11:00 pm - Experienced kayakers will lead you on an adventure down the Fox River
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Jackson: Join the white bass frenzy on the ChainAug 17, 2017 6:05 am - You don't have to subscribe to the three first name club to enjoy what's going on with the Chain's various lakes. You don't have to invest your child's college fund to b...
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Connor Kincaid Memorial Fishing Tournament set for Saturday in Lake in the HillsAug 14, 2017 11:00 pm - Fishing was one of Connor Kincaid's passions. The lifelong Lake in the Hills resident, who died at the age of 22 last August from injuries suffered in an automobile acci...
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Sunflowers prepare Barrington Hills farm for organic futureAug 10, 2017 5:30 am - Fifty acres of sunflowers bloomed in northwest Barrington Hills this week to create a unique carpet of bright yellow. But in addition to providing a vibrant visual along...