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Posts tagged "Walleye Fishing"

Illinois Outdoors Reviews 2012 GMC Acadia

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I’m pretty lucky that I get to review a variety of GM vehicles.  This last week I took a GMC Acadia on a test ride and can gladly say that I really liked it. What surprised me the most about this vehicle is that some may consider it a small SUV.  But once inside, there’s... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
today at 4:24 pm
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Boulder Junction Guides Offer Free Fishing Seminars

Boulder Junction Guides Offer Free Fishing Seminars
I just heard from the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce.  They have their new Summer of 2012 seminar schedule for free fishing seminars. I know many people visit the Boulder Junction area for their summer vacation.  It’s an easy and affordable drive from Chicago.  And what could be better for a family fishing vacation then... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
Wednesday at 4:53 pm
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Fishing License Sales Up 30 Percent in the First Quarter

The good news is…. according to Southwick Associates, from January through March 2012 fishing license sales increased 30 percent compared to the first quarter in 2011. Southwick attributes the increase to the warm weather and largely favorable fishing conditions across the country compared to the cold, wet first quarter in 2011.  This report is based... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
May 12, 2012 at 8:30 pm
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Northwoods News and Veggie Slider Recipe

Northwoods News and Veggie Slider Recipe
I’m counting the days.   Mid June I’ll be in Land O Lakes.  I’ll be stopping in with my bride for, hmmmmmm…. maybe a # 16.  Ahhhhh… I’m getting excited. With a little over a month to go, Great Fishing is not that far away.  I love it up there and to help me get through... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
May 4, 2012 at 3:11 pm
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We need to fix these problems together

Marc Miller,  Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources sent this message recently. This is a message of concern and need. If you enjoy the outdoors, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, you have to get involved.  Here is what Director Miller wrote… To start, I would like to say “thank you” to the sportsmen and... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
May 3, 2012 at 8:18 pm
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The New Chicagoland Fishing, Travel and Outdoor Expo comes to Schaumburg

The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the trade association that represents the sportfishing industry and the broader recreational fishing community, is proud to announce the launch of a new fishing, travel and outdoor sports show that will serve the greater Chicago and Great Lakes market.  Titled the New Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo, this new... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
May 1, 2012 at 4:13 pm
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Fishing Reports, North and South

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Here are some reports that came in along with a few photos. Lake Shelbyville With the cold rains and low overnight temps the crappie spawn is still lingering on the north end but the south end being more stable water temps the crappie spawn is 75% done. We are still doing very well on shallow... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
April 29, 2012 at 6:19 pm
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Powerton to close for a few days

Just got word that the Powerton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Tazewell County, will be closed on May 14, 15 and 16 for levee maintenance and repairs. No public access will be allowed during this time. Powerton Lake will reopen on May 17 at 6 a.m.
By Don Dziedzina,
April 19, 2012 at 8:38 pm
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Photos of what you can get with Meat

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In this photo gallery I’m sharing with you a number of photos that were taken during the taping of a new TV show for Illinois Outdoors TV with one of my new sponsors, the Uncle Josh Bait Company. I fished Newton Lake in central Illinois with Matt Bichanich from Uncle Josh.  The baits we used... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
April 19, 2012 at 8:07 pm
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Shabbona is Going For The State Of Illinois Walleye Record

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This going to be a tough nut to crack but certainly is quite doable.   It’s the right time of year for catching a new state record and Shabbona Lake, a body of water that has given up other state record fish, can put this one on the board. The invitation is to be at Shabbona... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
April 18, 2012 at 8:46 am
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