Articles filed under Outdoors
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There’s nothing wrong with using live bait when fishingApr 25, 2024 6:00 am - A hot-button subject in the world of fishing is the use of live bait. I’m talking about minnows, worms, leeches and all of the other critters that fishermen use to try to coax an unwary fish into turning it into a meal.
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The right boat captain can make for a great tripApr 18, 2024 6:00 am - The early warmth we have been experiencing has brought on the coho salmon fishing on Lake Michigan like gangbusters.
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Fish consumption advisory for Lake Zurich, WaukeganApr 11, 2024 3:11 pm - Updated testing for what are known as “forever chemicals” has resulted in fish consumption advisories for nine bodies of water in Illinois, including Lake Zurich and Wauk...
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Why would anyone fish in Illinois without a license?Apr 11, 2024 6:00 am - I mentioned it recently, but it doesn’t hurt to say it again — the 2024 Illinois fishing licenses went into effect on April 1. I’d love to know the reason why a person who fishes doesn’t purchase a new license. It’s absolutely beyond me.
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Trout fishing season opens Saturday in Cook forest preservesApr 04, 2024 1:50 pm - A pair of Northwest suburban lakes are being stocked with 1,500 pounds of rainbow trout as Forest Preserves of Cook County’s 2024 spring inland trout fishing season is se...
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The right way and wrong way to find a tasty dinnerApr 04, 2024 6:00 am - This is a great time of year to be fishing. I’ve mentioned eating tasty filets before and that may seem wrong to say for someone who believes strongly in the principle of catch-and-release. I don’t think that is true.
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Chicago should let visitors know it’s a great place to fishMar 28, 2024 6:00 am - I recently received a press release from a company called FishingBooker. It was titled, “Chicago Among the 9 Best Spring Fishing Destinations for 2024.”
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When you enjoy fishing so much, even watching it is funMar 21, 2024 6:00 am - The hardest thing about writing a fishing column is figuring out what interests the readers most. Of course, the simple answer would be “fishing,” but it’s never simple. ...
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Chicago Boat Show to drop anchor in Rosemont after 92 years in the cityMar 15, 2024 6:46 pm - The Chicago Boat Show — the Midwest recreational boating industry’s marquee wintertime event held annually within the city of Chicago for 92 years — will set sail from it...
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Don’t just buy a fishing license, buy it locallyMar 14, 2024 6:00 am - It’s time to purchase an Illinois fishing license for the 2024 season.