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Chris Drury has come up with some awesome 'tails!  These hand tied bucktails & are top notch! Cast a spell, cast a VooDooTail!

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More than just great musky nets, check out exactly what makes Frabill the best.  From bait nets, musky nets, aeration systems, live bait containers; Frabill makes it all!

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Check out Bill & Cindy Sandy's top notch musky camp on Lake of the Woods. It's first class run by a first class Musky Guide!

The Mike Jackson Outdoors Radio Show

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Check out my good friend Mike Jackson every Sunday morning on WSBC 1240AM from 6:00-7:00AM. His show will bring you up to speed on everything you need to know as far as what's happening in the Outdoors.  Grab a cup of coffee and tune in for some great info, tips and a few laughs with Mike, AJ, Kenny and John!  What a crew!

C. Haling & Sons in Antioch, IL


Before you run around looking for a new or used LUND boat, check out what John Haling of C. Haling & Sons (847) 395-2250 in Antioch has to offer.  He has  is a full service LUND dealer!  He stands behind each & every LUND that goes out the door! Check out the new IPS hull designs. Integrated Power Strake hulls mean more speed with less horsepower. That equals $$'s in your pockets!

Triangle Sports & Marine in Antioch, IL
Check out Greg Dickson's Triangle Sports & Marine on Grass Lake Road (847) 395-0813 if you're hitting some of the Northern lakes on the Chain.  Triangle has everything from bait to tackle for a day on the Chain.

G.A.T. Guns in East Dundee, IL
If your in the Fox River Valley area, G.A.T. Guns Bait and Tackle Shop in East Dundee, IL (847) 428-4867 will have everything you need from all the latest guns and ammo along with an on premises gun range.  They also handle a wide variety of fishing equipment, lures, baits and lake maps.  Ask for Ken Darga and he'll set you up with everything you need!

Frank's Custom Rods in Bartlett, IL

Looking for a beautiful custom crafted fishing rod? Frank's Custom Rods in Bartlett, IL (630) 483-8055  can build one for you. Whether its an ultra-light fishing rod for Crappies & Bluegills or a heavy action Musky rod, Frank builds quality into each & every rod he makes! Have Frank build one for you or for someone you love!  You'll be glad you did.  I know, I've been fishing his rods for years and let me tell you, they are the very best!

Fast Signs in Carpentersville, IL  



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Looking for some custom signs, posters, vinyl banners, lettering for your boat, truck or car?  Let Chris & Cheryl Wendt take care of your needs.  They do excellent  work and provide quick turnaround on customized projects.  They can  create anything you could imagine from simple to complex logos, graphics, etc...  You name it, they can make it!  Call them at (847) 551-3033  to have them do something special for you!  They do all of my artwork.   Their quality & attention to detail is top notch! Tell them the Big Goomba sent you!

Wolverine Tackle

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Looking for superior split rings that are the strongest in the business?  Look no further!  Wolverine makes the best, I know I've been using them for years. It was back in 1992 when the super ring was developed.  Using their 19 years in the metal working industry, Wolverine has developed the strongest split rings on the market today using their 3 coil design. At Wolverine Tackle, their goal is to provide the finest tackle available to the most discriminating musky angler.  Check out their Big Bite sucker rigs as well.

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Looking for the ultimate musky leader, then look no further than Terminator!  These titanium leaders are absolutely incredible.  After fishing an entire week for huge muskies on Lake of the Woods, these leaders looked as good as the day they were tied on!  Unlike typical stranded leaders, these beauties will never kink!  They come in a variety of lengths, tensil strengths and solid leaders are available for working your jerkbaits for that monster hawg.  Try one and you'll never go back!

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Optimum Baits was established in 1996, with the purpose of providing the angler with an arsenal of the finest lures to maximize their time out on the water. We now offer over 10 different styles ranging from 2 inches to 16 inches in 50 different colors to make sure there is a lure for every fishing condition. Sean Donavan, the inventor of the original Optimum, developed his bait from the shore lines of Lake Castaic and Casitas where stocked rainbow trout are the meal of choice for lunker bass.  Optimum Baits was the first company to release a swim bait where the jig head is internally built into the bait.  Their R&D team continues to develop new and exciting baits that takes the industry to new levels.