It has been a few years since I was able to post regularly, let alone put together a year-end review.  Due to some health issues, I missed one entire season and was only able to fish a couple of times during the next two years.  Now that I am finally getting back on the water a little more regulary, I am going to give it another try.  So, here is the Runnin' Bare review of the 2017 open water salmon trolling season.  I hope you find it entertaining and maybe a little bit informative.

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As the snow flakes fly, it is time to take a look back at the 2012 trolling season.  This is my 8th annual year-end summary, so I hope you find it useful.  The Runnin’ Bare had a really solid season; ranking about 5th best since 1999 in most categories.  Without further ado, here is the Runnin’ Bare review of the open water trolling season out of Waukegan Harbor for 2012.

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One of the best ways to preserve the memories of a successful day on the water is with photographs of your catch.  Pictures really are worth 1000 words, and can add color and excitement to an online fishing report.  They also make great mementos for your crew, especially first-time anglers.  Here are some tips and tricks to capturing images that you will be proud to share.

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Another trolling season has come and gone, so it’s time to look at the results and see how 2011 stacked up.  Aboard the Runnin’ Bare, we had one of our best years ever.  I have been keeping records since 1999 and, overall, I have to call this my 3^rd best season.  Now that the boat has been hauled out, I have run the numbers from my logbook and would like to share the results.  So, without further delay, here is the 7th annual review of the open water trolling season out of Waukegan Harbor onboard the Runnin’ Bare…

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