Articles filed under Outdoors
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Old ways pay off in a modern big bluegill bonanzaJul 01, 2015 10:04 am - I didn't know what was in store for me when my late father and I met his friend on Crystal Lake for a late afternoon of fishing. Irv's friend went by the name of Lefty. ...
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A trip to the north woods a perfect respiteJun 24, 2015 10:04 am - CHETEK, Wis. - Squads of boats carrying eager fishermen continued to encircle what was believed to be an underwater honey-hole that supposedly held hundreds of crappies....
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Schaumburg fishing derby a family affairJun 20, 2015 1:00 am - Nearly 80 families participated in the Father's Day weekend Fishing Derby Saturday at Volkening Lake in Schaumburg. While the weather was comfortable, the fish just were...
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Tuna Kahuna fishing contest marks 20th year in South ElginJun 16, 2015 11:00 pm - Kids will compete for the title of "Big Kahuna" while fishing for bass and bluegill on Saturday, June 20, at the 20th annual Tuna Kahuna Free Fishing Contest in South El...
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Every angler should appreciate fly fishingJun 10, 2015 10:05 am - I tried being a snob for a while, just to see how I felt and how that ego trip affected others. It wasn't that great. I'll admit that over the last 15 years I've asked c...
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Conant grad running across U.S. in memory of Schaumburg pastorJun 08, 2015 1:00 am - Though she never ran cross-country, Conant High School alumna Kristin Decker will run across the country this summer to raise awareness and funding for young adults with...
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Simplicity, effectiveness at heart of Tenkara's appealJun 04, 2015 10:04 am - When I decided to invest a major portion of my time to learning the intricacies of fly fishing, I also decided I wanted to persuade others to join the fold. I soon disco...
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Hoffman Estates annual fishing derby is SaturdayJun 03, 2015 7:00 am - Adults and kids alike are invited to the Hoffman Estates Community Fishing Derby, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday June 6 at South Ridge Lake, 1450 Freeman Road. Sponsored by...
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IDNR hosts free fishing day in McHenry SaturdayJun 02, 2015 1:00 am - A free family fishing day sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at McHenry Dam, 1510 S. River R...
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Nightcrawling makes for a memorable Memorial DayMay 27, 2015 10:04 am - Have you ever wondered why some lure manufacturers put so much effort into coming up with something that looks, feels, smells, and tastes like a nightcrawler or small wo...