Articles filed under Outdoors
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Snag frustration can come in large doses when river fishingMar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - There isn't a single angler who enjoys giving up terminal tackle and crankbaits to the underwater demons of a river. From the McHenry Dam all the way down to the Illinoi...
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Walleye League contest April 5Mar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - The Illinois River in Spring Valley, just south of LaSalle, is expected to draw as many as 200 weekend walleye anglers to that area on April 5 when competitors in the Wa...
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One man's fantasy comes trueMar 19, 2008 11:00 pm - MINNEAPOLIS -- I used to sit back in amazement while watching promotional announcements on some of the cable sports channels about fans sitting around and picking player...
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Outdoors notes for March 20Mar 19, 2008 11:00 pm - More than a quarter of U.S. anglers report that their fishing activities have been reduced by problems accessing their preferred fishing holes. In a 2008 poll of over 1...
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The rise and fall of no hassle jiggingMar 12, 2008 11:00 pm - I presume many anglers are ready for spring fishing action. The experts tell us the magic water temperature for walleyes to do their spring spawning dance is between 42 ...
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Outdoor notes for March 6Mar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - It's no surprise that area angling is as good as it's been reported. Fox Chain: Crappie action on the following lakes is excellent: Petite, Marie and Pistakee. Chann...
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Lake Michigan serves up a great menuFeb 27, 2008 10:00 pm - I have been lax with my dedication to Midwest ice fishing. My preoccupation with other issues has taken precedence over this facet of sport fishing. But I managed to mak...
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Outdoors notes for Feb. 28Feb 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Ted Takasaki rolls back into town for his annual fishing classes with Mike Norris and company this weekend. The sessions start Saturday at the Rolling Meadows Holiday In...
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Cabin fever runs rampant againFeb 20, 2008 10:00 pm - My wife suggested I go to the doctor and get checked out. I suggested she go shopping and keep herself occupied and stop making recommendations as to what I should be do...
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Outdoors notes for Feb. 14Feb 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Many anglers and boaters know the name "BoatU.S." for the company's retail operations. And now there's something new being offered. BoatU.S. Angler is a membership progr...