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Summer Fishing Edition Is Here!
Summer fishing is here and with outings planned or being planned anglers are thinking of which fish to chase and how many worms they are going to drown. Is carp fishing your style? Is smallmouth […]
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Summer Fishing With ODU
Summer fishing is here and with outings planned or being planned anglers are thinking of which fish to chase and how many worms they are going to drown. Is carp fishing your style? Is smallmouth […]
Headlines
Northwest Giants
Sturgeon are rather abundant in the Pacific Northwest and can easily grow over 10 feet in length and weigh over 1000 pounds. Targeting these river monsters from a Hobie kayak is not only a rush […]
Fishing Tips
Exotic Fish in the Creeks & Canals of South Florida
The sub-tropical environment of South Florida ( #florida #hobie ) enables many different exotic fish species to survive in the many scattered creeks, canals and lakes. Occasionally, I enjoy the adventure of finding remote areas […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Giant Goldfish Swim In Toronto Lakes, Ponds and Rivers
Feature Snip From thestar.com: Lurking beneath the calm surface of Toronto’s ponds and waterways lies an unexpected monster of the deep — giant goldfish.It’s no urban fish tale. Rick Portiss, a fish expert with the […]
Catfish Fishing
CRANKBAITS FOR CATFISH
Growing up in a Tom Sawyer-like existence, it was only natural that Larry Woodward would become a catfishermen. Woodward, a veteran angler, guide and television host, has lived on the Mississippi River all his life.
Fishing News - Fresh
Many Sportsmen Rely on Friends, Family and Public Land for Hunting Access; Small Lands Remain Important
Whether public or private, the amount of land available to hunters is limited and in many areas, shrinking. As a result, the cost to go hunting is expected to rise as sportsmen are obligated to […]
Fishing Tips
Following Up on a Missed Frog Strike
All bass anglers know and have experienced that when fishing a frog a bass will at times miss your Snag Proof Frog and you will need to have a follow up lure ready to go. […]
Archery Hunting
The R100 Ventures North
Rinehart Targets and the Rinehart R100 will arrive in Aurora, Minnesota for the season’s next event. The shoot will be hosted by Straight Thru Archery in Minnesota’s beautiful north woods. “We look forward to arriving […]
Walleye Fishing
SPINNERS FOR WALLEYES RIGHT NOW
As the water warms and we get into the heat of summer, most predator fish will be feeding aggressively. Walleyes will be eating whatever they can find. A very effective way to catch walleyes is […]
Hunting News
Senate Should Start Over on Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill
Today the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a funding bill for the Department of the Interior and Environmental Protection Agency that cuts funding for conservation to $2 billion below fiscal year 2010 levels. This results in […]
Hunting News
How Much Venison Do Hunters Harvest?
A study launching in 2015 will measure the actual amounts of venison and other wild protein harvested annually in North America. Researchers will assess the nutritional, cultural and economic values of this harvest, as well
Shooting sports
Quest for Shotgun National Titles Set to Begin for USA Shooting Athletes
The International Shooting Park in Colorado Springs will once again play host to the USA Shooting National Championships for Shotgun with first shots for Men’s and Women’s Trap set to be fired on Wednesday. […]
Fishing Tips
SPREAD OUT FOR FISHING SUCCESS
We’re into the summer bite! For most species of fish, the spawn is over and the predator fish have one thing on their mind: Food! Their only concern for the rest of the summer is […]
Fishing Tips
CATCH THE BITERS
As we enter a new open water fishing season, it’s good to get some thoughts together regarding changes in fishing techniques and fishing ideas. Some of us consider ourselves to be “walleye fishermen”, some fit […]
Walleye Fishing
Dirkman, Carroll Win Cabela’s National Walleye Tour Event at Leech Lake, Minnesota
Pro-angler, Brad Dirkman, of, Underwood, Minnesota, brought in a two-day total of 26.83 pounds of walleye to win the pro-angler category of the Leech Lake event for the Cabela’s National Walleye Tour (NWT) at Walker, […]
Fishing Tips
Walleye Fishing with Brand New Spinner Harness (Video)
Host Jason Mitchell burns the edges of weed lines during the middle of summer on Devils Lake, ND with a new spinner harness that he designed for Northland Fishing Tackle. The BAITFISH SPINNER HARNESS is […]
Walleye Fishing
Pike and ‘Eyes on a ‘Wing
The expression “think outside the box” is so cliché these days. But when it comes to catching fish, after all, sometimes the typical tricks in one’s tackle tote have run dry. And the angler who […]
Bass Fishing
Why Loud Lures Catch More Largemouth Bass
Largemouth bass are opportunistic feeders. Preferring to lie in wait under a canopy of cover for the next meal to swim by, these fish possess heightened senses that are fine-tuned for efficiency. It’s All in […]
Catfish Fishing
Big Cat Quest visits Henderson, Kentucky for their Catfish Classic
The Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest is anchoring up in Henderson, Kentucky this weekend for a tournament full of prizes. The Classic will feature a guaranteed payout of $10,500.00 in cash and prizes. Ken […]
Bass Fishing
The IGFA Bass Quest
It all began last fall with an email from Captain Dan Kipnis from Miami Beach, Florida with a strange request. He asked me if there was a possibility that we could catch seven species of […]
Headlines
The Spring Summer fishing edition is here from ODU Magazine.
This edition will make your spring end in a boom of fishing success. We hit on bass, catfish, walleye, pike, crappie, perch, flounder, gill and bear hunting…. Plus a whole lot more. Here is the […]
Walleye Fishing
CATCH MORE FISH ALL SUMMER LONG
It’s starting to feel a lot like summer. Fish behave differently in the different seasons, and if we want to catch fish in the different seasons, we need to vary our lure presentations and how […]
Catfish Fishing
Record Blue Cat By Fly
While fly fishing Lake Bardwell, Texas, USA on the morning of March 21st, angler D. Kirk Brown, MD landed this impressive 16.1 kg (35 lb 8 oz) blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) that could earn him […]
Fishing Tips
NW PA FISHING REPORT FOR JUNE 4, 2015
This Report is brought to you by PA Great Lakes Region tourism with additional sponsorship from Wiegel Brothers Marine and Gamma Fishing. We answer the question: “What’s biting in the lakes, streams and rivers of […]
Catfish Fishing
How One Angler Tackles Small Stream Catfish
Biologists in state fisheries agencies have stated that underutilized catfish populations exist in smaller creeks and rivers from Virginia to Texas. Catfish can live in any water but cold streams at high elevations. These fish […]
Fishing Tips
Portable Water Filter Options & Tips on Using Them
If you hunt, fish or backpack out west, having enough water is a serious issue. You’ll be sucking dry air and will need to consume a lot of water. Years ago we’d throw a canteen […]
Bass Fishing
Bass Scouting
Dirt roads and cypress trees lead to the Midwest’s most untouched bass fishing waters. The eerie silence is broken by the tail splash of a trophy bass and your heart beating out of your chest […]
Panfish Fishing
Big Hill Reservoir, Parsons Kansas
A recent trip to Parsons Kansas revealed some laid-back, enjoyable, fun fishing. The town of 11,000 people has a great, revitalized main street. An F3 tornado hit the town in 2000 so there is a […]
Fishing News - Fresh
How To Remove A Tick
Ticks are a part of nature. If you plan to get outside, chances are you could come in contact with one and even get bit. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ticks […]
Bass Fishing
Fish Chokers may be coming back to our Lakes
Yes, just when we thought we had gotten rid of the “gill nets” it appears that there is a bill in the State of Alabama making its way to approval putting them back in the […]
Bass Fishing
Sizing Your Baits
As the fishing turns into summertime patterns, the need to size your baits properly will never be stronger. There is no doubt in my mind that we are trending toward a time of year that […]
Fishing News - Salt
Fishing with Bill Miller
The Skyway bridge is one of the longest artificial reefs in the world. Spanning over 4 miles, the pilings and structure are a natural habitat for fish of all kinds. Fishing there is terrific either […]
Videos
Bass Fishing
Get The Net
I was fishing with my friend Mike Gottheardt on Sturgeon Bay of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin recently. It was on this trip that I re-remembered why netting the fish that’s on the end of your […]
Fishing News - Fresh
DEC Launches Collaborative Effort to Combat Aquatic Invasive Species
Boat stewards will be deployed at 14 new locations and 11 new decontamination stations will be available across the Adirondacks this summer as part of a collaborative program to prevent the introduction and spread of […]
Fishing Tips
Post Spawn Is Topwater Time
Despite the fact that topwater fishing is not always the most efficient technique for catching them, the adrenaline rush associated with surface strikes is still the ultimate bassin’ thrill! Also, at times during the post-spawn […]
Rifles and Shotguns
Free Caldwell Mag Charger With M&P 15 Rifle Purchase: Smith & Wesson Offer
Smith & Wesson Corp. announced that for a limited time, consumers can receive a free Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger with the purchase of a new M&P15 rifle. From now through August 31, 2015, any consumer […]
Hunting News
Survival Pen From Browning
Browning’s new 4-in-1 Survival Pen features an innovative combination of flashlight, cap light, writing pen and a tactical glass breaker with hardened tungsten carbide point. The body of the 4-in-1 Survival Pen made from rugged […]
Handguns
Team Smith & Wesson® Scores Big At 2015 Single Stack and Revolver Nationals
Team Smith & Wesson members earned multiple top place finishes at the 2015 Single Stack National Championships and 2015 Revolver National Championships held this past weekend in Barry, Illinois. Team member David Olhasso
Fishing News - Fresh
Banning Traditional Fishing Tackle in California
A report released on Monday by the California Coastal Conservation Association and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) demonstrates that banning traditional fishing tackle will have a negative impact on fishing participation,
Walleye Fishing
FISHING QUESTIONS
I was at the Walleye Classic at the Cabela’s stores in Owatonna and Rogers Minnesota recently. I presented a walleye seminar at each store and spent a good amount of time talking with anglers about […]
Big Game Hunting
New Look Great Elk Tour Crisscrossing America
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s traveling conservation exhibit, the Great Elk Tour, has a newly redesigned look for all to see as it rolls across America from coast to coast. “The Great Elk Tour is […]
Panfish Fishing
Adapt, change or fail with fish.
From our Friend TJ Stallings – The water temperature was down five-degrees. The water was muddy too. Those are tough conditions, especially when seeking “picture” quality fish. Fortunately I was with Crappiemasters Pro, Jonathon Phillips.
Bass Fishing
Multiple Choices Available for Finding Bass in May
The biggest problem veteran tournament angler Todd Faircloth faces during the month of May is simply trying to decide where to start looking for bass. The Yamaha Pro knows he will find fish in some […]
Archery Hunting
New GlenDel Crossbow 3D Target
The wait is over! GlenDel®, manufacturer of the biggest and toughest 3D archery targets, continues to expand their line, this time with the GlenDel Crossbow 3D Target. The new GlenDel Crossbow 3D Target incorporates a […]
Archery Hunting
Rinehart R100 lands in Ohio for Memorial Day Weekend
Rinehart Targets would like to announce the arrival of the upcoming Rinehart R100 to Coshocton, Ohio. On Memorial Day weekend, May 23rd and 24th the Coshocton Sportsmen’s Club will play host to the event. If […]
Fishing Tips
Throw an ice-fishing lure for summer bass
This summer, a winter walleye bait might be your best bet for bass. So say Bassmaster pros Brandon Palaniuk and Jacob Wheeler. Each has amassed big bags of open-water bass with a bait built for […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Pack snacks and bring minnows when you take a kid fishing
Taking a kid fishing? Pack snacks, put life in the live well, and don’t get distracted staring at your electronics. Above all, allow your lil’ tykes to “determine the experience,” advises Rapala Pro-Staffer Joel Nelson, […]
Boat News
LOADING AND UNLOADING YOUR BOAT
How you load and unload your boat at the boat ramp may not have an impact on how many fish you catch, but getting it in the water can set the tone for the day, […]