Sportsmans spring 2015

Sportsman’s Guide spring/summer 2015

• LEARNING

FLY FISHING • IMPROVE GOLF GAME • BUY A NEW ATV

A publication of

Southern Lakes Newspapers LLC

MADE IN AMERICA

MADE IN AMERICA

2015 spring sportsman’s guide

ADE IN MERICA

Crossbow includes Premium Scope, Quick Detach Quiver and 4 Parker Arrows w/field points

VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

www.reinemans.com BEHIND EVERY PROJECT IS A

WATERFORD

209 N. Milwaukee St.

(262) 534-6200

Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sun. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

BURLINGTON PADDOCK LAKE 417 Milwaukee Ave.

24708 75th St., Rt. 50

Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sat. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sun. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sun. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

(262) 763-3577

(262) 843-2422

199569

2

beckons Inside

Spring has sprung and thoughts of outdoor activities are filling everyone’s head.

After the long winter, Wisconsinites are thinking about summer activities.

Sportsmen (and women) all over are busy uncovering the boats, ATVs and motorcycles, dusting off the tackle boxes and pulling out the camping equipment.

Cooped up for far too long, the great outdoors is where we’re hankering to be right now.

Golfers know, it’s been far too long since they’ve been able to hit the links with any regularity. And bikers (or hikers) are already trekking about the countryside, breathing in that fresh, clean air.

The waterways are finally free of ice and fishing season opens May 2. Are you ready?

Have you restrung the poles? Picked up that fancy new lure? Checked the DNR’s fishing report (dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/outreach/ wifishingreport.html)? If not, you’d better bust a move.

In the spring/summer edition of the Sportsman’s Guide, we offer an introduction to fly fishing. A more “laid-

back” version of fishing, the state offers some of the nicest fishing spots around.

Are you hankering to hit the road?

Motorcycling is one of the most popular leisure activities we have in the state, which is fitting as we’re home to the great HarleyDavidson. Whether a veteran rider, or new to the road, we have some tips to keep you safe while riding.

We also have a few tips if you’re looking to purchase a new ATV or want to improve your golf game.

So, get outside and make an adventure of it.

SPRING/ SUMMER 2015

New trolling rule ........................Page 4 Fishing licenses ..........................Page 5 Fishing seasons..........................Page 5 Learning fly fishing ......... Pages 8-10 Tips for buying an ATV ..........Page 11 Motorcycle tips for beginners ............................ Page 13 Hitting the links .......................Page 14

Sportsman’s Guide

A publication of

Southern Lakes Newspapers 1102 Ann St., Delavan, WI 53115 Editor .............................................................. Tracy Ouellette Creative/Production Director ............................. Sue Z. Lange Advertising Director .................................... Vicki Vanderwerff Special Sections Advertising ......................... Karen Dubinsky

For advertising opportunities: call (262) 725-7701 ext. 134 or email vicki@southernlakes newspapers.com

2015 spring sportsman’s guide

The great outdoors

3

Proposed statewide

Mon.-Sat. 10:00am-8:00pm; Sun. 11am-5pm

5 OFF $25

$

trolling rule

Take $5 OFF your purchase of $25 or more.

Limit 1 coupon per customer. One time use only.

Excludes Sale Items. Expires 8/31/15

Geneva Square Mall • 168 E. Geneva Square, Lake Geneva, WI

262.729.4053 • www.hobbytown.com

200121

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Locally Owned & Operated

Al’s Auto Body & Arboretum W6866 North Walworth Road Walworth, Wisconsin 53184

262-275-2800

Al Ritchey

262-275-8694 :fax autobody@huges.net :email hostafest.com alsautobodyandarboretum.com 200168

think green, be green, save green...

You have a choice in life and who repairs your car!

Printing Solutions to advance your business!

2015 spring sportsman’s guide

309 Wright Street • Delavan, WI 53115

200170

262/728-4040 www.advanceprintinginc.com

All-Tech Auto Service, Inc. Your Total Solution

Don Rhode Jr., Owner

48 W. Beloit St., Darien, WI 53114

262-724-4000

262-724-3355 (fax) alltech22@hotmail.com

Open M-F 7:30-5:00; Sat. by appt.

200172

4

unlikely to be in effect for fishing opener

A proposed rule to allow motor trolling on all inland Wisconsin waters is unlikely to be in place for the opening of the regular fishing season on May 2, officials from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday.

The rule, which has been approved by Gov. Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board, must still undergo legislative review. Trolling is allowed on one or more waters in 63 counties statewide and the proposed rule is meant to reduce confusion by extending the opportunity to all waters, said Tim Simonson, a DNR fisheries management specialist.

Trolling means fishing by trailing any lure, bait or similar device that may be used to attract or catch fish from a boat propelled by means other than drifting or rowing. Drifting or “row trolling” is allowed on all waters statewide.

In addition to simplifying the fishing regulations and bringing more consistency to statewide waters, Simonson said the proposed rule would reduce confusion that may occur when a technique called “position fishing” is used.

Position fishing involves fishing from a boat with a line that extends vertically into the water while the boat is maneuvered with a motor.

Simonson said analysis of available data indicates no difference between casting and trolling as measured by the angling success or “catch rate” for muskellunge, walleye and northern pike. However, many anglers have expressed interest in having the trolling option more widely available.

The proposed rule, which includes a three-year sunset that expires on May 4, 2018, would allow anglers to trail at least one sucker, minnow or other bait or lure behind a moving motor boat, regardless of whether the occupants are casting other lures. It also would provide additional fishing opportunities for anglers who may have difficulty fishing by other methods and would eliminate the need for disabled anglers to apply for trolling permits.

Citizens who would like to be notified of future fishing regulations changes, including possible implementation of the proposed trolling rule, are encouraged to sign up for email updates by searching the DNR website, dnr.wi.gov, for “fishing regulations.”

Clicking the mail icon on the right hand side of the page allows visitors to sign up for email updates on trolling and other fishing regulation topics.

For more information, contact Tim Simonson, DNR fisheries management specialist at (608) 266-5222 or timothy.simonson@wisconsin.gov.

WISCONSIN DNR

Wisconsin fishing licenses, stamps, tags needed for all anglers over age 16 Wisconsin residents who are 16 years old or older need a fishing license to fish in any waters of the state. Residents need a fishing license to take rough fish by hand, hook and line or to spear fish where allowed.

Residents do not need a fishing license to take smelt, rough fish, or minnows with nets, traps, and seines of legal size. (Obtain the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s Guide to Wisconsin Spearing, Netting, and Bait Harvest Regulations for additional regulations).

Nonresidents who are 16 years old or older need a nonresident fishing license to fish in Wisconsin waters with hook and line.

Nonresidents need a fishing license to take rough fish by hand, hook and line, or to spear fish where allowed. Nonresidents of any age need a fishing license to take smelt, spear fish, or to take rough fish and minnows using nets, traps, and seines of legal size. Nonresidents may not sell minnows or smelt. (Obtain the DNR’s Guide to Wisconsin Spearing, Netting, and Bait Harvest Regulations for additional regulations).

Fishing licenses are sold at DNR Service Centers, Li-cense Sales Agents, or for an additional fee, over the phone at (877) SUBMITTED PHOTO Sportsman’s Guide WILICEN (945-4236) or online at dnr.wi.gov.

Opening day in Wisconsin is Saturday May 2. The Wisconsin Department of Groups of disabled persons on fishing Natural Resource’s spring Free Fishing Weekend is June 6-7. excursions conducted by nonprofit organizations may not need fishing licenses.

Well in advance of your event, contact the WDNR Bureau of Customer Service and Licensing, (888) 936-7463 or (608) 266-2621 for more information.

Opening day for Wisconsin fishing is traditionally the first Saturday in May. Hook All annual licenses are valid from date of and line fishing for many species of fish on many Wisconsin waters begins on that day. purchase through March 31, 2012 However, to better manage Wisconsin fisheries, season dates are often specific to the species of fish as well as the water body.

Licenses For a complete listing of all Wisconsin’s fishing seasons, visit drn.wi.gov.

• Resident individual (annual) fishing license, $20 NORTHERN PIKE SMALLMOUTH BASS (dates inclusive) • Resident one-day fishing license, $8 – Northern Zone – catch and May 2 to March 6, 2016 Early inland trout In the event the angler purchases an annual release March 7 (5 a.m.) to April 26 fishing license later in the same license year, WALLEYE May 2 to June 19 the cost of the one-day license will apply May 2 to March 6, 2016 Northern Zone harvest General inland trout towards the purchase of the annual fishing June 20 to March 6, 2016 May 2 (5 a.m.) to Sept. 30 license.

LAKE STURGEON Southern Zone • Resident combination (husband and wife) Sept. 6-30 (hook-and-line) May 2 to March 6, 2016 General inland fishing license, $31 – Issued to a legally married May 2 to March 6, 2016 husband and wife who meet residency Free fishing MUSKY requirements. weekends Northern Zone LARGEMOUTH BASS • Resident sports license $60 – This license June 6-7 May 23 to Nov. 30 Northern Zone allows for fishing and hunting of small game Jan. 16-17, 2016 Southern Zone May 2 to March 6, 2016 and gun deer. (Nonresident fee, $275) May 2 to Dec. 31 • Resident junior sports license (10-17 Southern Zone • see

Wisconsin DNR on page 6

May 2 to March 6, 2016

2015 spring sportsman’s guide

2015-16 fishing seasons

5

• Wisconsin DNR

from page 5

years old), $35 – (Nonresident fee, $36) • Resident reduced-rate fishing license, $7 – Required of anglers 16 and 17 years of age and anglers 65 years of age and older. Residents born before 1927 do not need a fishing license. Simply carry proof of age when fishing. Nonresident senior citizens must purchase a regular nonresident license.

• Resident conservation patron license, $165 – This license serves as a substitute for separate licenses and stamps for annual fishing, inland trout fishing, Great Lakes trout and salmon fishing, hook and line lake sturgeon harvest, hunting small game, turkey, pheasant, deer, waterfowl, archer hunting, and trapping (trapping for residents and qualified nonresidents only). You also receive an admission sticker for state parks, state forests and state trails, and a one-year subscription to Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine.

(Nonresident fee $600) • Resident junior conservation patron license (10–17 years old), $75 – (Nonresident fee $77) • Resident annual fishing licenses for the disabled, $7 – Anglers must provide one of the following as proof: Social Security Disability Award Notice issued within the past year, Letter from Social Security Administration advising the

customer is currently receiving disability benefits, Letter or Notice of Railroad Retirement Disability, or signed statement from a licensed physician or optometrist indicating that the customer’s sight is impaired to the degree that he/she cannot read ordinary newspaper print with or without corrective glasses. Discount applies to resident fishing license only.

Disabled nonresidents need to buy a regular nonresident license.

• Resident annual disabled veteran’s fishing license, $3 – Veterans must provide one of the following as proof: Veteran’s Disability Award Letter showing benefits are being paid for a disability of 70 percent or more, or Letter from Veterans Administration that indicates customer is receiving benefits for a service-related disability of 70 percent or more. Nonresident disabled veterans must purchase a regular nonresident license.

• Free annual resident armed forces fishing license for members of the U.S. armed forces who exhibit proof that they are in active service with the armed forces and that they are a resident on furlough or leave (includes the inland trout and Great Lakes salmon stamps).

• Nonresident individual (annual) fishing license,  $50

FISH AREN’T BITING? 2015 spring sportsman’s guide

Catch your fish here for supper tonight.

6

• Nonresident one-day fishing license, $10 – In the event the angler purchases an annual fishing license later in the same license year, the cost of the one-day license will apply towards the purchase of the annual fishing license.

• Nonresident 4-day individual license, $24 • Nonresident 15-day individual license, $28 • Nonresident 15-day family license, $40 – Includes children 16-17 years old (Note: Family licenses do not include grandchildren ages 16-17 years old).

• Nonresident annual family license, $65 – Includes children 16-17 years old (Note: Family licenses do not include grandchildren ages 16-17 years old).

• Two-day Sports fishing license for residents and nonresidents, $14 – This license entitles a resident or nonresident to fish the outlying waters of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Green Bay, as well as Lake Michigan and Green Bay tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake. License includes the Great Lakes Trout and Salmon stamp privilege.

• Two-day Inland Lake Trout Fishing License (residents only), $14 – This license authorizes fishing for trout on inland lakes. A trout stamp is not required For more information, visit dnr.wi.gov.

“PSS

T

W happ hat en Pigg s at Wigg ly ly at Pi stays Wiggggly ly”

NO LIMIT * NO LICENSE 1414 E. Geneva St. Delavan • 728-2638

Liquor store next door (262) 740-0541

Family Owned and Operated Since 1974

100 E. Geneva Square Lake Geneva • 248-8798 199415

FZ -09 ®

FJR1300A

TM

TNH N CED, O M T FINAN R U O E M A P N $6,291 PR (FZ-07)* 10% DOW %A

99

$

9 ERM 3.4 72 MO. T

SCHAUER POWER CENTER LLC. 1621 MAIN ST UNION GROVE WI, 53182-1719 262-878-3344

FZ -07 ®

*0-10% down payment required, APR range of 3.49%–14.99% may apply. Applies to purchases of select new 2011-2015 Yamaha Sportbikes made on a Yamaha Installment Financing loan account from 2/1/15 to 6/30/15. Offer is subject to credit approval by Synchrony Financial. Maximum contract length is 72 months. Minimum amount fi nanced is $5,000. Fixed APR of 3.49%, 6.99%, 9.99% or 14.99% will be assigned based on credit approval criteria. Monthly payments per $1,000 fi nanced based on 72-month term are $15.41 at 3.49%, $17.04 at 6.99%, $18.52 at 9.99%, and $21.14 at 14.99%. Standard down payment requirement is based on credit approval criteria. Offer good only in the U.S., excluding the state of Hawaii. Dealer remains responsible for complying with all local and state advertising regulations and laws. Dress properly for your ride with a helmet, eye protection, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves and boots. Do not drink and ride. It is illegal and dangerous. Yamaha and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation encourage you to ride safely and respect the environment. For further information regarding the MSF course, please call 1-800-446-9227. Professional riders depicted on closed courses. ©2015 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. • YamahaMotorsports.com 2/15

2015 spring sportsman’s guide

SCHAUER POWER CENTER LLC. 1621 MAIN ST UNION GROVE WI, 53182-1719 262-878-3344

199250

7

Fly fishing Fly fishing pits man against nature in a battle of wits to see which can outmaneuver the other. It takes time and patience to learn the ins and outs of the sport, but the payoff is well worth the effort.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Sportsman’s Guide

… a personal journey

By John Finney

2015 spring sportsman’s guide

CORRESPONDENT

8

f you enjoy fishing, hiking and just being outdoors, there’s a good chance you’ll learn to love fly fishing, it’s a pursuit that is part art and part science.

To regularly fool an adult trout requires the use of all your senses, to be keenly alert to the surroundings, and to present the right fly in the right manner. Every stream, every day, indeed every hour presents its own challenge as conditions change.

Fly fishing is a noble life-long pursuit that can be enjoyed late into life, and to be proficient the practitioner must learn to understand nature on her terms, to study the water and insects and the habits of the always suspicious adult trout (younger, smaller trout are much easier to fool).

It is a pastime with a learning curve, and like anything worthwhile it promises as many moments of frustration as joy until some level of competence is achieved.

I discovered fly fishing about 25 years ago after seeing the classic film “A River Runs Through It,” watching the romantic

images of brothers wading in a Montana river, casting wide arcs of fly line over the shimmering water, poetry in motion … and I said “that looks like fun.”

I soon made my way to the nearest fly shop (pre-Internet days, of course) to begin my journey. I learned the oldschool way by asking questions, reading things called books and by making several weekend trips up to the Wolf River.

As a sloppy beginner, my first trip may have been my last had I not finally landed my first rainbow at the end of a mostly frustrating day. It seemed strange that I could land an angry 16-inch trout on a fly the size of a raisin, with a hook even smaller, on super thin line in fast water, but that’s how it works.

The brightly colored adult trout will eat more than 1,000 small bugs per day to survive, so they are very good at it.

Since then I’ve made a dozen journeys to Montana and fished with as many guides, learning all the time.

I’d heard rumors about a southwest corner of Wisconsin known as the “driftless area.” For years I gave it little consideration, having been spoiled by my

trips to “Big Sky” country to catch large trout in large rivers, but then 10 years ago I finally I gave the driftless area a try and quickly learned that I’d been missing out of some world-class fly fishing just a few hours away.

Trust me, everyone should experience the mountain streams out west, but you can also land a mighty 18-inch brown or rainbow trout in the many streams of the driftless. Our group now rightly refer to this slice of God’s country as “MiniMontana,” and there’s a lifetime worth of waters to explore.

The driftless area is laced with ginclear streams curving through hillsides and tranquil farm and pastureland ranging from 5 to 50 feet across.

The Department of Natural Resources and local Trout Unlimited folks have done a nice job of improving the trout habitat and providing public access points. We hike along streamside paths, with light rods and small flies, looking for prime pools, drop offs and rising fish in pursuit of trout ranging in size from 6 to 22 inches, averaging 12-16 pounds.

It’s not possible to review the gear and

techniques in this limited space, so do your homework via books, Google and Youtube videos that should wet your appetite.

I will reference a fine book called “Trout Streams of Wisconsin and Minnesota” by Jim Humphry and Bill Shogen as your guide to the driftless and many other notable rivers and streams in the state, of which there are many.

Let’s just say that when you invested in your first fly rod and reel ($300-400 for 3-4-5 weight), practiced casting, and know what I mean by “he struck the No. 16 mahogany dry with a No. 18 pheasant tail nymph dropper on 5X tippet,” then it’s time to get out there, but it’s not as complicated as it may seem, just some jargon and popular flies patterns to know.

Best advice – keep it simple and don’t get too caught up in fancy gear and a ton of

flies; you’ll need 20 or so as you will lose some along the way to snags.

Take some time to practice casting, learn how to read water, and to select the proper size and color of what’s on Mother Nature’s trout menu that day, known as “matching the hatch.” The local fly shop owner will be happy to help, just be sure to buy a few flies ($2 each) in return for the favor.

Just be aware, if anything in your fly presentation seems unnatural, the wary trout will turn away, but stalking a large rising trout and tricking him to strike your fly is supreme fun, challenging and very rewarding.

Fortunately, trout have a way of residing in some of nature’s most beautiful surroundings where even the beginner can wander with blissful innocence onto a pod

of hungry fish and achieve instant success.

In essence, fly fishing is about imitating and fitting into Mother Nature, it demands the stealth of a turkey hunter and an artful presentation of a small “fly” the size of a black ant.

Proper presentation requires calculating the wind and currents to “dead drift” the fly naturally in front of the feeding trout that you’ve ether observed rising or that you suspect is present based on your read of the water.

Then, if all goes well, and you’ve teased the trout into striking, you will be rewarded with an exhilarating battle of wills as trout may offer the best fight for their size with the possible exception of the small mouth bass.

Should you win the struggle, it is an unwritten • see

Fly Fishing on page 10

It doesn’t take an enormous investment to set up for fly fishing.

Buy the basics to start and add to the collection as needed.

FLY

fisherman

SUBMITTED PHOTO Sportsman’s Guide

Buy a 3/4 weight rod and reel, fly line, 4X leader, net, vest, rubber bottom wading boots (waders optional, never neoprene), be respectful of other anglers, the farmland and the trout, treat and release them with care, get a hemostat for hook removal.

Never wade in fast water over your knee, carry a whistle in case of an ankle sprain, always have water, bug spray and a camera, invest $20 in a DeLorme Gazetteer (detailed map of Wisconsin).

Be stealthy as trout are very skittish (fish from shore when possible), they

almost always face upstream so approach from downstream and tread lightly along shore and in water, and watch your shadow which will spook them, they are like birds in water and the larger ones are the smartest and hardest to fool.

Keep moving, you’ve spooked an area after 10 casts, so move 20 feet and start casting again, tie on different flies if not having luck, fish with two flies when possible (try one dry fly and one nymph • see

Fly Fisherman on page 10

2015 spring sportsman’s guide

Some basic tips for the beginning

9

• Fly Fishing

from page 9

rule to carefully release it back into the water.

Yes, this is a very unique and unorthodox way to catch a fish, but it is also the most effective method, often more so than the much-easier method of lure casting. Like me, once you feel your first tug and witness the trout launch into the air, you may just be hooked on it for life.

To me, it’s one of the few things in life that I can become completely immersed in, where worries vanish and time stands still as I focus on the elements at hand – the water, the wind, the rising trout in the eddy, the bugs on the water and the eagle overhead. So slow down and get into your best Zen mode, it is well worth it and it’s in our backyard.

• Fly Fisherman

from page 9

dropper 18-inch below it).

Trout tend to be more active in late morning, they nap (hide) during the mid-day heat, then start again late afternoon and evenings, so no need to rush out in the morning, but watch for fly hatches as this can ignite a feeding frenzy at any time.

Best times to go, March-June, try to avoid the heat of summer when the trout are stressed and it’s too hot to hike, then start again in fall … if you see grass hoppers, tie one on with a nymph dropper and get ready for a strike.

JOHN FINNEY Sportsman’s Guide

John Finney caught this rainbow trout during one of his trips to the “driftless area” in the southwest corner of Wisconsin.

Korey Kuehni, Proprietor/Technician

Bicycle Sales & Repairs

Locally Owned & Operated

10

Skateboards Disc Golf Bike Accessories

Hours: M–F 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. 416 S. 7th St., Delavan, WI 53115

(262) 728-2886 korey@koreysautokare.com www.koreysautokare.com

186 W. Main Street Downtown Whitewater

Phone: (262) 473-2950

62012

Mon.-Fri. 10 to 5:30, Sat. 9 to 5 • www.quiethutsports.com

157550

2015 spring sportsman’s guide

Complete Bumper to Bumper Auto Repair

Going off roading?

shapes and sizes. It’s important to match the right features with the rider for a more enjoyable ATV experience.

Is the rider a youth, beginner adult or adult with other power sports equipment experience? There are youth vehicles on the market available for children as young as 6, and adult-only vehicles that come First-time buyers account for more than with different power options. Be sure to not a quarter of all-terrain vehicle sales each overdo it on your first purchase. There’s year. As with any major purchase, a little education can go a long way toward helping always the option to upgrade power and performance down the line. you get the best possible deal for your money.

How will it be used?

Polaris Industries, a leading Weigh how the ATV will be used. ATVs, manufacturer of ATVs, offers the following advice when you’re making your first ATV generally, can be broken into two separate categories – sport or utility. Sport quads purchase: have a sportier look and feel, and are more suited for recreational or high-performance Who’s riding? riding. Utility ATVs, such as the Polaris Consider the age and experience of the Sportsman ETX, offer four-wheel drive ATV’s primary rider. ATVs come in all

Tips for buying your first ATV

and are capable of carrying loads, towing, plowing and performing other tasks.

Some vehicles combine a mixture of these attributes.

Where will it be used?

Consider the terrain where you’ll be riding. Will it be hard-packed trails, fields, mud, sand or steep hills? If you will be riding mostly on tough terrain such as deep mud or steep hills, a four-wheel drive ATV, with its enhanced traction, would probably be better suited and make for a more enjoyable riding experience.

For regular trails and field riding, a twowheel drive vehicle would probably suffice.

If riding in highly rutted or rocky terrain, an ATV with electronic power steering might be the best bet to help reduce handlebar • see

Off Roading on page 12

2015 spring sportsman’s guide

There are several things to consider when looking to purchase an all-terrain vehicle. Where the ATV will be used, who will be driving it and what type of controls the machine has all weigh into what vehicle is the right choice.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Sportsman’s Guide

11

feedback and rider fatigue.

LLC

Any passengers?

How many riders will your ATV need to carry and how? While everyone is aware of the typical straddle ATV for one person, there also are ATVs specifically designed to carry a driver and passenger for double the fun. Known as “2-Up” ATVs, the vehicles feature a longer chassis with a second seat behind the driver.

SALES, PARTS & SERVICE Since 1982 • Mike Ciecko Owner

What type of controls do you want?

Do you prefer a steering wheel and pedal controls?

Recently, there has been a new “style” of ATV introduced as the Polaris ACE. This vehicle is a single-seat, sit-in ATV with a steering wheel and a cage for more comfort, confidence and capability.

The Polaris ACE offers a unique way for both novice and experience riders to hit the trail.

COME SEE WHAT CHICO’S HAS TO OFFER!

Is safety a priority?

Are you prepared to play safely? Safety is always an important consideration when purchasing an ATV. Enrolling in a safety-training course before making a purchase will get you acclimated to riding an ATV. The ATV Safety Institute offers safety courses nationwide to help you become a more safe and aware rider.

• Trailers • Mowers • Snowplows • Salters • Snowblowers • Log Splitters • Chain Saws • Leaf Blowers • Trimmers

How much are you spending?

Finally, how much do you want to spend? There is an ATV available to fit virtually any pocketbook. It is important to research the various features available to find a machine that fits your budget, riding style, work expectation and experience. Entry-level ATVs offer features needed for the first-time buyer and are easy on the pocketbook, starting around $4,000.

Skilled riders looking for more power might opt for a full-size value model, which starts around $6,000.

For heavy-duty work or riding, most manufacturers offer full-size, premium models with bigger engines starting around $8,500.

With a great variety of different options available, ATVs are perfect for leisure riders or families who want to enjoy the great outdoors together. Use these considerations and do your research to ensure a smooth purchase and even smoother ATV riding experience.

(BPT)

Heavy & Light Duty 24x7 Service

12

Chico’s LLC

Larry’s

22841 Durand Ave. KANSASVILLE (262) 878-2096 • chicostrucks.com 10 Minutes from Downtown Burlington

201490

2015 spring sportsman’s guide

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday 8 am to noon • Closed Sunday

36

45

75 11

Chico’s LLC

from page 11

11

TOWING 1217 Grant Street, Lake Geneva, WI

www.HookMeUpLarry.com

262-249-TOW-U

(8698)

200173

Chico’s

• Off Roading

(METRO CREATIVE)

SUBMITTED PHOTO Sportsman’s Guide

New motorcycle riders should take a safety course before hitting the open road. Look for one that teaches accident evasion to be prepared for the unexpected.

Men and women who ride motorcycles often insist there’s nothing quite like riding. Riding a motorcycle not only can be exhilarating and provide a feeling unlike any other, but it also requires patience and discipline for beginners and veteran riders alike.

Riding a motorcycle carries a certain stigma of being dangerous, but that’s only the case for inattentive riders who forget their responsibilities while on the road. The following are some tips that beginners can put to use when hitting the open road: Gear up and stay geared up Beginners often don’t have a problem gearing up, as many are understandably nervous and therefore less likely to leave necessary equipment in the garage. Always wear a helmet, motorcycle jacket, riding gloves, riding boots and motorcycle pants when riding. Many riders fall into the trap of wearing less gear once they become more acclimated to their bike. But gear should be worn whether you have been

riding for 50 days or 50 years.

Prepare, prepare, prepare There’s no such thing as too much preparation when riding a motorcycle.

Motorcycle training guides are valuable tools of information for beginners.

These instructional videos or reading materials provide insight into all aspects of riding a motorcycle, and no beginner should get on a motorcycle without first watching or reading a motorcycle training guide.

Practice away from other motorists Don’t start riding on a freeway until you have grown accustomed to riding the bike at slow practice speeds you’ve honed away from other motorists. Empty parking lots make ideal training grounds.

Once you feel comfortable in the parking lot, gradually move to roads without heavy traffic, such as residential neighborhoods. Once you’re truly comfortable on the bike, then you can hit the highway.

Go to class A motorcycle safety course might be a requirement in some areas but not required in others. Regardless of whether or not it’s required, take the class anyway. Such classes might cost a few hundred dollars, but their value far exceeds that cost.

A safety course prepares riders for anything they might encounter on the road.

Just be sure to enroll in a class that teaches accident evasion.

Get the right size Some riders envision themselves at the helm of a big hog, while others see themselves tooling down the highway on an ultra-light bike. But don’t go to extremes in either direction, at least not with your first motorcycle.

A heavy bike might be more stable, but it’s also harder to control. A lighter bike might feel easier to control, but it’s best to wait until you have had a year or two of experience before buying bikes often referred to as “crotch rockets,” which are sporty and fast.

2015 spring sportsman’s guide

Tips for motorcycle beginners

13

Hitting the links Warmer weather sends scores of golfers to their favorite courses each and every day. Golf is a challenging pastime, but a few pointers can help golfers hone their short games, long games and everything in between.

Choose the right clubs There is more to selecting clubs than pulling any old iron out of your golf bag and whacking away. Wind, hazards and obstructions in landing areas should influence your decision of which club to use.

Novice golfers may want to rely on their caddies to make club recommendations, and as they become more confident in their abilities they can start to make their own choices.

Anchor your feet Anchor your foot behind the ball to drive the ball further. Right-handed players will keep the right foot anchored,

Ways to improve your golf game Use the wind Not every golf game will be played in perfect weather. A good player knows how to make adjustments for the wind depending on the shot. Use the wind to your advantage when you can, and adjust your swing when hitting into the wind.

and lefties will do the opposite. Do not lift your foot prematurely; otherwise, you can lose power and distance.

Identify your weaknesses As with any hobby, identifying those areas that need the most work can help you become a better golfer. Keep track of each shot you take, and then look at the results to see which areas of your game need the most work.

Become a better chipper Many players put so much emphasis on their backswings and putt shots that they fail to devote any practice to chips. All shots are important for golfers trying to shed strokes off of their scores.

Fix your alignment Align your shots by assessing the target from behind the ball. Then set the clubface behind the golf ball and align it with the target before you enter your stance.

Keep fit Maintaining or improving your physical strength and overall health can help your golf game. Exercise and eat right, and you will have more endurance on the links.

Use your torso for power The torso is essential to a solid swing.

Practice rotating from your core to control your backswing and then maintain the same spine angle and posture on the downswing.

$25 Drawing every month

(METRO CREATIVE)

Bob’s

PEDAL

PUSHER Fresh Top Quality

14

We fix your bike like we own it.

199576

Variety of snack sticks 4 kinds of jerky Landjaeger and cheese curds.

Full Retail Counter of Fresh Meats

Since 1963

Wisconsin Cheese On-Site Processing to Ensure Quality & Freshness!

• Pier Maintenance, Installation and Removal • EKLOF Docks - Sales & Service • Shoremaster Boat Lift - Sales & Service

Hwy. 14 • 1/2 Mile south of Hwy. 11

Darien, Wis • 262-724-5554

N1398 Highway 14, Walworth, WI

262-275-2615

200122

Sorg’s Gift Card

200123

2015 spring sportsman’s guide

• Brats • Hamburgers • Steaks • Hot Dogs

Bicycle Sales & Service Over 30 years in business 817 N. Pine St. Burlington, WI 53105 (262) 763-7794

Ad lo

Ed in Na

COME VISIT US TODAY FOR GREAT OFFERS AND UNBEATABLE SERVICE

COME VISIT US TODAY FOR GREAT OFFERS AND UNBEATABLE SERVICE A+ POWER SPORTS & VICTORY A+ Power Sports

& Victory

622 E. Court St. Hwy 11 • Elkhorn, WI 262-723-8822 • AplusRide.com

Add/Upload your dealerships JPG COME VISIT US TODAY FOR GREAT OFFERS AND UNBEATABLE logo by selecting - Logo Layer SERVICE Edit/Change your dealership information by selecting - Dealer Name

199304

622 E COURT ST - HWY 11 ELKHORN, WI Add your own message by selecting - Dealer Messaging

De H aan RV CENTER A+ POWER SPORTS & VICTORY SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS ELKHORN, WI 622 E COURT ST - HWY 11

ELKHORN, WI

Made Vacation Plans?

COME VISIT US TODAY FOR GREAT OFFERS AND UNBEATABLE SERVICE

A+ POWER SPORTS & VICTORY

2015 spring sportsman’s guide

622 E COURT ST - HWY 11 ELKHORN, WI

• No Flight Delays • No Checkout Time • Your Room is Always Ready

2 6 w2w-w 7. d e2h a3a n -r v 2. c o2m 6 0

200412

15

4385190-01

of Sturtevant

outdoors

targets & decoys

HQ

ammo waders

2015 spring sportsman’s guide

tents & camp chairs

coolers

fish finders

fishing rods, reels, combos & ready-to-fish 8401 Durand Avenue, Sturtevant, WI • 262.886.2757 www.farmandfleet.com

35074

16