May is a great month to enjoy crappie fishing. The northern states are coming alive with open water fishing while the south finds crappie in post-spawn ready to replenish themselves with food after the rigors […]
The ICE ZONE, OPEN WATER ZONE and HUNTING ZONE are all here for you to enjoy. Magazine Link – https://www.odumagazine.com/Magazines/ODU-Feb-Mar2019/ PDF/Printable Link – https://www.odumagazine.com/Magazines/ODUFeb-Mar2019.pdf We start out the OPEN WATER ZONE with a full press […]
Fishing has been a bit tough. Don Banning reports that on the lake where he was fishing there were three anglers and three fish caught. I had a little bit better luck, but it was […]
The lionfish (scientific name Pterois volitans) is a popular saltwater aquarium fish with distinctive maroon (or brown) and white stripes, fleshy tentacles above the eyes and below the mouth, and an imposing fan of prickly […]
Competition is central to our very nature. It defines who we are, connecting us to our like-minded ancestors who have relentlessly pursued fish for over 40,000 years. These were the original fish hunters, gathering with […]
This magazine is all about getting us into the the fall mode. We have you covered: fly fishing, bass fishing, walleye fishing, musky fishing, haddock fishing, fishing with frogs and much more. Enjoy. Link To […]
In 2016 Humminbird® took sonar into the Megahertz range with MEGA Imaging™. With nearly three times the output of standard imaging, MEGA’s high frequency creates the most detailed images ever seen on a fish finder. […]
It’s time for the August/September Photo Contest. Try And Win Three Awesome Tackle Packs From ODU and Its Sponsors – Davis Bait Company, Snag Proof Lures and Thundermist Lure Company. Value well over $100! Post […]
Largemouth bass can be found in lots of lakes, rivers, and ponds across the country. In southern areas bass catching has been in full swing for weeks, but in the Midwest the bass action is […]
It’s a new open water fishing season across the Midwest. Most of the states that have a closed season for some species of fish have opened, and in places where the season never closes, anglers […]
Nearly 4,500 acres of prime wildlife habitat in southwestern Washington are permanently protected and opened to public access thanks to ongoing collaborative efforts by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and PacifiCorp, an electric utility company. […]
With its huge, flat head and slimy skin, the Eastern hellbender won’t win any beauty contests. It’s picked up such unflattering nicknames as “snot otter” and “old lasagna sides.” But because the rarely seen giant […]
Whether you’re targeting beefy bass, panfish, pike or walleyes, Northland Fishing Tackle’s new IMPULSE Core Swimbait looks and tastes like the real thing, at all speeds and in all water conditions. “This bait is a […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports James Lucas of O’Fallon became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he caught a record redear sunfish on a private pond in Lincoln County. The new […]
Ardent Tackle, the Missouri manufacturer and distributor, has filed suit against Maurice Sporting Goods for breach of contract relating to its alleged failure to pay for the sale and delivery of goods. Ardent revealed the […]
The water might be cold, but the bass are feeding. Here’s how to catch them. March might come in like a lion, but slowly warming waters are triggering striped bass to awaken from their winter […]
Angler’s Elbow Pain Relief Kit – The Tackle Tech Report showcases some of the best products in fishing you might not have heard about. Included will be everything from upstart companies to innovative and finely-crafted […]
I wasn’t sure where Capt. Danny Barrow was going with the story when he pointed out that if a fence had a dog in it you might be able to hop the fence, run across […]
Building on the popularity and success of Z-Man’s Project Z videos, the fourth season of the company’s groundbreaking webisode series utilizes a combination of cutting edge action footage and on screen graphics to break down […]
The American alligator is a conservation success story. Florida has a healthy and stable alligator population, which is estimated at 1.3 million and consists of alligators of every size. They are an important part of […]
Jigs are popular springtime walleye lures, but don’t overlook versatile, slim-profile stickbaits in your quest for early season success. Also commonly called minnowbaits or jerkbaits, these baitfish-imitating hardbaits are deadly weapons when schools of spring-run […]
A good pair of waders can be the difference between spending the day with boots full of mud or with dry toes. This article will offer answers to your questions about selecting the right waders […]
I had a conversation recently with a friend who was new to fishing and wanted to catch walleyes. He’d been watching fishing shows on television and reading articles and going to fishing seminars, and while […]
The recreational fishing and boating community praised the introduction of a bill that addresses critical challenges facing saltwater recreational fishing at the federal level. Led by Congressmen Garret Graves (R-La.), Gene Green (D-Texas), Daniel Webster […]
Mississippi Sun Herald Reported First. Each time the Commission on Marine Resources certifies a new fishing record it releases a photo of the lucky angler with his or her prize catch. Ocean Springs resident Elijah […]
Reported by SCI. Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed into law House Joint Resolution 69 (H.J. Res. 69), nullifying a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) rule that prohibited forms of hunting on all National Wildlife […]
Inshore opportunities abound throughout the Southeast, where anglers target a variety of species every month of the year. Possibly no location receives more attention than Florida’s fabled Mosquito Lagoon and the surrounding waters of the […]
FELL Marine will be showcasing their wireless engine kill switch, the MOB+ at the Classic EXPO. Attendees are encouraged to visit FELL Marine at Booth 417 to see the future of marine kill switches. The […]
What a week! St. Patrick’s Day and the First Day of Spring! The ice on the Allegheny River and French Creek is breaking up, resulting in some flooding. Although the river is high, dirty and […]
For the past few seasons I have been fishing outside of my comfort zone and targeting early season pike. I usually target them from late winter when the ice first melts right up until early […]
Welcome to “ODU Magazine” is an exclusive internet publication and news source dedicated to outdoorsmen, women and youth who enjoy fishing and hunting. Our team of writers and outdoor enthusiasts have brought together the best […]
NavPod, manufacturer of high-quality waterproof housings for marine electronics, announced today that its Carbon Series PowerPods are now shipping. With a sleek, high-gloss carbon-fiber finish the new Carbon Series models are perfect for inland fishing […]
Cast after cast I made to the grassy edge of a small island. As I made the retrieve my lure, a gold Johnson Silver Minnow, it stopped dead in the water. A split second later […]
When fishing the Snag Proof Wiggle Wog it is important to vary your retrieve until the bass clue you in at how they want it. Start out with a steady, normal retrieve, if this doesn’t […]
SHOULD THAT FALL WITHIN REASONABLE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT? The Caribbean Billfish Project, a $1.95 million exercise supported by the UN and the World Bank, and executed by the Western Central Atlantic Fisheries Commission (WECAFC) in Barbados, […]
Alabama-based Senior Editor for Bassmaster, Thomas Allen, takes a “hands-on” approach to parenting, spending every spare minute in the field or on the water with his wife and three kids, and sometime in a Old […]
NPAA 2018 Conference-Save the Dates! With the abnormally warm weather we have seen across North America the past few weeks, anglers have already been spending their time on the open waters this great country has […]
For many of us, the ice-fishing season is over, but open water fishing is still a little ways off. Some will make a trip to a river to get in on some open water angling, […]
Despite what images the title of this article may bring to your mind, this article is about fishing; striper fishing to be exact. Even though I have been fishing in New England waters my entire […]
When fishing some heavy rushes, there are particular baits to use and to even look at how they are designed in your choice, so you can catch those big fish. The Next Bite TV is […]
Story first report by devilslakend.com. After one year of careful planning and a commitment to his goal, Blake LaFleur finally caught THE fish he was targeting. The magic occurred the day before Valentine’s Day. He […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Riley Nolan of Fenton became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he gigged a gizzard shad on the Big River in Jefferson County. The new “alternative […]
The National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) continues its partner and member growth with the addition of ODU Magazine as their newest supporting Partner. “Over the past 12 months the NPAA has grown both its member […]
My buddies and I were crabbing off of the west coast of Anderson Island and even though we didn’t really catch anything, we got to see the pod of orcas everyone has been talking about! […]
Denali Rods lineup combines the best of old world craftsmanship and state of the art technologies to bring today’s bass, walleye and crappie angler rods that are feather light, extremely sensitive, and remarkably durable. Technique […]
A sleet filled March morning in Wasilla. I, along with George Krumm of Fish Alaska Magazine and TGO videographer Sean Casper, load our gear carefully. Where we’re going, anything forgotten will be difficult to replace. […]
A proven pattern for hooking gargantuan pike during early ice. Up above, I tiptoe across the frozen shallows maintaining a low profile. Stealth is a big part of the game. Down below, however, it’s more […]
The Jason Mitchell custom spoon is a walleye catching machine! Flash, Rattle, and a custom feather treble is what makes this ice fishing spoon special. The loud and noisy Pyrex® glass rattle of the Clam […]
Walking down the aisles of a tackle store, you will most likely encounter several different choices of fishing line. The line can be fluorocarbon, monofilament, or some type of braided material in multiple colors. One […]
NW PA Fishing Report: The third week of January, and so far this has been an On-n-Off winter. At the present time, there is no truly safe ice cover on area lakes – certainly nothing […]
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