Articles filed under Outdoors
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Constable: Arlington Heights man loses fingertip, finds love at Mackinac racesJul 09, 2015 5:30 am - In a bag smaller than some overnight cases, Paul Murray carries the equipment that could save his life this weekend. "That's my sailing bag," says Murray, an Arlington H...
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Jackson: Choosing the right fishing line is anything but simpleJul 08, 2015 10:00 am - It's been said for as long as I can remember that the weakest link between a big fish and the fisherman is the line, as well as the knots used in the tying of lures to t...
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Forest preserve wants you to camp close to homeJul 02, 2015 1:00 am - Cabins available at Camp Reinberg near Palatine
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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...