Walleye Fishing
Things to Think about while Wishing for Walleyes
It’s early in the season. The labor of spawning is a fling of the past – the breeders are well rested. Water temps are in that magical range – above 50 but no higher than […]
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Ice Fishing
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MD, VA lawmakers grapple with Bay-related issues
From poultry manure to menhaden, coal ash to climate change, Maryland and Virginia lawmakers are grappling this year with a bevy of touchy issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay. In Maryland, activists’ top legislative priorities include […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Idaho: First Catch-and-Release Record Perch
Thomas McLeod set two records with a yellow perch he caught at Lake Cascade in January. His 14.75-inch perch is the new state record for fish caught and released, and he gets an unofficial record […]
Offshore
N.C. Announced A New State Record White Marlin
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has certified a new state record for white marlin. Neil Manning of Ashburn, Va. reeled in the 138-pound fish Nov. 16 while fishing off Hatteras. The fish measured 85 […]
Bass Fishing
FLW – Don’t Over-Pattern
Ever heard someone say something like, “I’m pretty dialed in. I’ve got the perfect pattern. All you have to do is find a dock in exactly 6.7 feet of water with round poles, precisely two […]
Ice Fishing
Idiot Tries To Jump Thin Ice In His SUV
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Popular Dog Days event returns to Bass Pro Shops in March
The popular Dog Days family event, which includes free seminars and activities for pets and owners, great sales for man’s best friend, and giveaways and drawings returns to Bass Pro Shops stores in March. Furry […]
Panfish Fishing
YELLOW PERCH IN DEVILS KITCHEN LAKE
One little known species in Devils Kitchen Lake is the yellow perch. A small population has existed for a number of years. The source of that population is unknown. More recently efforts of biologists to […]
Ice Fishing
EAST BAY DAY by Tom Gruenwald
The drive to Devils Lake, North Dakota is fairly long, but the roads aren’t bad for January, so we make good time and arrive at Ackerman Acres, a resort on the east side, around 8:00 […]
Panfish Fishing
Letting Your Hair Down With Northland Fishing Tackle
I was a twelve-year-old dock boy living the dream at a resort in Northern Wisconsin. By day, I’d hang out with minnows and men who tell fish stories, while earning a little walking around money […]
Walleye Fishing
Georgia – New State Walleye Record Beating Old 1995 Record
Angler Wes Carlton knows his walleye, and is awfully glad that he took time to go fish last week! Roberts, age 42, of Gainesville hooked the new state record walleye at Lake Rabun on Feb. […]
Bass Fishing
Help Support The 18th Annual Dick Hiley/St. Jude Bass Classic
Minnesota tournament angler and contributor (Glenn Walker) to ODU Magazine and his fishing partner are participating in the 18th Annual Dick Hiley/St. Jude Bass Classic to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on May 7th and 8th, […]
Bass Fishing
TOP SECRET Winter Bass Bait – The Hair Jig Bass Fishing Video
Mike Iaconelli teaches you about one of his top winter bass fishing techniques – utilizing the hair jig in cold water! Tackle for fishing hair jigs: Line – Berkley Trilene 6-8 lb 100% fluorocarobon, Abu […]
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Bagley Crankbaits – The Story Behind Them
Bagley Bait Companies long tradition of innovation, paired with a 60 year legacy of creating some of the worlds most coveted and legendary lure models, continues with the introduction of the HCM manufacturing process. The […]
Fishing News - Salt
Species in the Spotlight: Survive to Thrive
As we begin the fifth decade of administering the ESA, we rededicate ourselves to ensuring we do not lose any species on our watch. The ESA has been successful in preventing species extinctions—less than 1 […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Three IGFA Hot Catches – January 2016
Prine’s Clown Knifefish: Angler Nicky Prine potentially set the new All-Tackle world record for clown knifefish (Chitala chitala) with this beautiful 6.35 kg (14 lb) fish she pulled from Lake Iguana, near her home in […]
Ice Fishing
Northland IMPULSE MINI SMELT
What makes tiny live minnows so appealing to platter-sized crappies, perch and sunfish? Is it the lively action? Alluring colors? Soft texture, you ask? How about appetizing scent and flavor? If you answered all the […]
Bass Fishing
NH Aluminum Fishing Series Schedule
The first aluminum rig ONLY Bass Fishing Tournament Series for the weekend angler!! This is a page dedicated to the promotion of the sport of bass fishing. Bass Fishing Club for the weekend angler!! Come […]
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Part One Complete Of Our Magazine Library
ODU is doing a little make over on our site and the 1st part is complete. The Magazine Library is now it’s own page and will have over a years titles available to flip through […]
Ice Fishing
3 Tips to Increase Your Walleye Catch Rate
Icing walleyes and saugers at Baudette MN on Lake of the Woods this time of year is a very popular activity. Visitors from all over the world come to experience an adventure and fishing experience […]
Trout/Salmon Fishing
DNA evidence shows that salmon hatcheries cause substantial, rapid genetic changes
A new study on steelhead trout in Oregon offers genetic evidence that wild and hatchery fish are different at the DNA level, and that they can become different with surprising speed. The research, published today […]
Predator Hunting
B.C. wolf cull needed to save elk and moose, says biologist
CBS NEWS BC Reported: The dwindling elk and moose population in B.C.’s East Kootenay can only be saved by culling predators like wolves, cougars and bears, say a growing number of hunters and biologists. Elk […]
Fishing Tips
Jig a ‘Wing where you Last Cast it
Fall’s wicked transformation into winter is the harshest of all seasonal shifts. One night of deep-space temps and the open water you were casting the evening before can turn into a skating rink. But even […]
Catfish Fishing
Cabela’s King Kat series kicks off the 2016 season on Santee Cooper
Catfish anglers are primed and ready to get in some competitive fishing on Santee Cooper Lakes in South Carolina. They will be competing for $10,000 in cash and prizes. Known for an abundance of big […]
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Hodgman Aesis Shell Jacket Now Available
Anglers looking for a light jacket that stands up to the toughest elements can now purchase the Hodgman® Aesis™ Shell jacket. Jackets are now shipping in order to outfit anglers as they head out the […]
Fishing Tips
Aqua-Vu Taps ‘The Technological Angler’
Fish smarter. Equip yourself with all available underwater intel, say the sport’s top practitioners, and you’ll almost always find and catch fish. It’s a credo espoused by Dr. Jason Halfen—university professor and director of The […]
Fishing News - Salt
Oil sheen on Potomac near DC under investigation
Oily liquid continued to ooze Sunday into a waterfowl pond along the Potomac River as investigators searched for a source in a Washington, D.C. area storm drain. While the rainbow-colored sheen seen late last week […]
Fishing Tips
REELFOOT BOAT
Due to the abundance of submerged trees and stumps in Reelfoot Lake, necessity is the mother of invention. Early on the Calhoun Reelfoot Boat became a reality. The craft is a rather nifty local product […]
Catfish Fishing
Countdown to Catfish Conference 2016 – It’s all about catfish
Winter weather doesn’t stop hearty catfish anglers from making a trip to the water and the fish don’t seem to mind. Winter will not stop catfish enthusiasts from flocking to the first of its kind […]
Fishing Tips
Northland Bluegill Tips: Simple Spring Panfish!
Spring is an awesome time of the year for those of us who love to fish for panfish. The first open water of the season offers dynamite shallow water action for bluegill and crappie. An […]
Fishing Tips
Northland Lures Bass Tips: Soft Sticks and Fluke Tricks
Soft plastic baits are very popular for enticing bass. In recent years, a couple of lure-types have gained high regard among bass anglers. Stick-baits and flukes are two categories of soft plastics that have exploded […]
Bass Fishing
Salmo Hornet 6.5 Sets Raises The Bar (#Video)
Salmo lures of Poland is proud to announce another amazing crankbait to bare the Hornet name. The Salmo Hornet has been ranked by many as one of the best walleye crankbaits of all time… but […]
Ice Fishing
Upsize Rippin’ Raps, Downsize Jigging Raps
To catch walleyes this time of year, your best bet is downsized Rapala baits. But for slab crappies, consider upsizing. That’s the recommendation of In Depth Outdoors TV Host James Holst, an ICE FORCE® pro […]
Fishing Tips
Rapala pros provide cool tips for best cold-water baits
Want a Master’s class in the best baits to throw in cold water? Watch Rapala® pros Mike Iaconelli, Brandon Palaniuk and Ott DeFoe in the Bassmaster Classic. To be contested March 3-6 on Oklahoma’s Grand […]
Fishing News - Salt
D.C. To Locals: Don’t Eat Our Rockfish
WJLA Reported This: For the first time ever, a very popular local fish is on the “Do Not Eat” list. Recent testing in the Potomac River has found extremely elevated levels of PCBs in rockfish. […]
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The Future Of Fishing With D & B Ice Adventures
Anyone that enjoys the outdoors knows the importance of lending a helping hand to expose people to the world around them. Both of us, along with several of our buddies, had the opportunity to assist […]
Fishing Tips
The Pursuit of Big Pike
The black Dacron line slid through my gloves as it sliced back and forth in the hole. Every time the fish came close to the bottom of the ice, the fish rolled and ran. The […]
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Hodgman Outfits Anglers for Success
Now available in fly shops across the country and online, the Hodgman H5 wader gives anglers the trusted Hodgman name along with many technologically advanced features that can only be found in all Hodgman products. […]
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Rapala & Daily Catch Lands on iOS
GameMill Entertainment and Concrete Software have caught and released Rapala® Daily Catch, a one-touch, pro-fishing game available on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Travel to beautiful, real-world, 3D environments across North America to hunt […]
Boat News
TH Marine’s KVD Kong Extreme Electronics Mount Is Out
T-H Marine Supplies, Inc., of Huntsville, Alabama, announces the KVD Kong Extreme Electronics Mount is now available for sale. Over the past few years, as the screen size and capabilities of the high-end marine electronics […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Money doesn’t grow on trees and it doesn’t float either! Product Review: Dri-Dock, Flowfold and Peppers Eyewear
True story…. A Guide by the name of Dean Headman (One Cast Away) asked me if I wanted to take my boat to a new private Fishing lake, I said “twist my arm “ LOL […]
Videos
“Things I Think I Know” Contest
LIKE and SHARE this contest! Really, it’s that simple! When we reach a milestone of 1000 contest “LIKES”, two (2) randomly selected winners will receive a copy of the book “Things I Think I Know” […]
Headlines
Top 5 Stories From ODU This Week – February 7, 2015
Five of the most read stories that appear here on ODU Magazine this past week. “Potential Monsters in the Depths of Lake Pontchartrain“, “Are You Aiming for the Oxygen“, “Vertical Structure, Vegetation Are Where the […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Outdoors Man Needs Your Help
There comes a time in your life when a person comes into your life and you have to wonder why you met them. Was it meant to be or was there some sort of purpose? […]
Fishing News - Fresh
SHAKESPEARE AMPHIBIAN AND SALAMANDER COMBO
Increase youth involvement in fishing by investing in gear that’s up for the challenge. Shakespeare® enjoys a rich history of producing gear that youth can handle with confidence, knowing it will last for years and […]
Inshore
Redfish & Specks Eat On The Little Wolf From Mepps
Do you know of any one lure that is so versatile it can be used to catch brook trout in a cold northern Wisconsin trout stream or redfish in south Louisiana salt water? That lure […]
Bass Fishing
Black Bass Management Plan yields angler benefits
Progress has been made in all four major areas targeted in the Florida Black Bass Management Plan: new opportunities, habitat management, fish management and human dimensions. The Florida Black Bass Management Plan (see bit.ly/FL-BBMP) was […]
Ice Fishing
When Winter Panfish Behave Badly
A common mistake some anglers make is thinking the world below the ice is static. The mistaken belief that nothing changes. We have all probably been lulled into a great bite where we set up […]
Ice Fishing
The Onion Report: Lake Ice Grows Safer To Venture Out On With Each Beer Consumed
According to a report released Monday by researchers at the University of Minnesota, the layer of ice atop frozen lakes grows incrementally thicker and safer to venture out onto with each beer that an individual […]