Articles filed under Outdoors
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Sarley: Robertson making a name for himself among professional fishermenNov 04, 2026 6:00 am - When I flip through the sports page, I am bowled over by the huge financial figures I see. There is a lot of money riding on things like a single putt at a major golf ope...
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Sarley: Sometimes it’s better to follow your instincts than a resort owner’s adviceOct 28, 2026 7:00 am - All of us seem to be looking for that magical spot where we can catch fish all day. A spot like this can be referred to as a honey hole. Nobody is giving that location ou...
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Sarley: Mounting a decision on when and how to keep a trophy fishOct 21, 2026 6:15 am - We all dream about catching that trophy fish of a lifetime, don’t we? What are you going to do to memorialize that special catch if you are lucky enough to land that mons...
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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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Schaumburg toddler becomes youngest person to visit all 63 U.S. national parksOct 09, 2026 2:38 pm - At 19 months old and with visits to all 63 U.S. national parks under her bib, Aarya Sharma of Schaumburg is ready to see a little more of the world.
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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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Hanover Township hosts Fall Family Fun Fest Oct. 10 in ElginOct 07, 2026 11:14 am - The Hanover Township Department of Youth & Family Services will host a Fall Family Fun Fest from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Izaak Walton Youth Center & Reserve, 899 Jay Street in Elgin.
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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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