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HEAVY METAL REACTION STRIKES
The sun is setting earlier and the fishing season transitioning into the late summer and early fall patterns. It’s that time of year when heavy metal rules the water! I don’t mean Guns N Roses […]
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Bassin' With Captain Mike Gerry
Tips for Fishing With Crankbaits
There is no doubt in my mind that if I had a choice every day to fish crank baits; this would be my go to bait as it is just fun as it can fire […]
Joel Nelson Outdoors
The Next St(age), By Joel Nelsen
After a fairly successful introduction to fishing for my two young sons, now ages 9 and 12, it’s been a slow-go in recent years. It took some steady learning on my part to understand that […]
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June/July Issue of NW PA Fishing Report
Summer officially has arrived! After unusually slow spring, reports are coming in from across NW PA that fishing is improving. It’s full steam ahead for walleyes and crappies at Pymatuning, plus reports of success for […]
Fishing The Midwest with Jensen & Frisch
Try The River This Summer
The Midwest is blessed with all sorts of fishing opportunities. Lakes, rivers, ponds, and reservoirs can be found close-by wherever you live. Simply put, you don’t need to drive far to go fishing. Rivers can […]
Hunting News
Elk Habitat Conserved in Washington’s Lewis River Watershed
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. […]
Conservation
Get Bug Relief For You, Your Fishing Outing and the Family Vacation
You’ve scrimped and saved, made all the travel arrangements, and survived the daily “Is it time for our vacation yet?” from your kids. You’ve finally arrived at camp everything is going great! The kids aren’t […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Today’s fishing was a tough one, Great I had Blitz Lures
The water temp was around 36 with an air temperature in the 60’s. Wind was blasting at 20 to 30 mph. I managed to catch a few thanks to the Blitz Lures LLC Spotted Goby […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Visible Structure For Bass Fishing
As we keep progressing into the spring bite one pattern that always rewards me is fishing visible structure like lay-downs along the banks, rocky edges that jet out from a point or boat docks that […]
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A Multi-Species Approach…. How To Catch Anything
A Multi-Species Approach……. Have you ever gone fishing and caught something completely un-intended? A few years back we were headed to a small lake in northern MN to film a purported basin bite for spoon-eating […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
VARIOUS FISH THROUGH THE ICE
Boy oh boy what an ice-fishing season it’s been across the Midwest, and it’s not done yet: There is still lots of time to go fishing and lots of fish are still out there waiting […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Fishing Tip: Patterns
As we approach another busy season of guiding I find that every year what I thought worked for a certain type of seasonal fishing has changed. I always start my season looking for the similarities […]
Dana Benner Outdoors
Stoeger Coach Gun
I spend a great amount of time in the woods, both during hunting and non-hunting seasons. Maybe I’m out for a hike or maybe blueberry picking. I could be fishing a remote beaver pond in […]
Bass Fishing
Muddy Water Fishing
As is the case every spring we get several inches of rain and if history repeats itself this year will not be any different. The high water and run off from the strong rain will […]
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Travel Spotlight: Iceland Outfitters
Iceland Outfitters is a travel agency focusing on fishing, hunting and high end sight seeing tours to Iceland. Iceland is known by its magnificent pure nature and it is the home of the mighty […]
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The Denver Post: Why Lake Granby is one of my favorite fishing destinations in North America
Lake Granby, just outside the town of Granby in Colorado’s mountains, has long been one of my favorite fishing destinations. Granby provides year-round fishing opportunities, but no season draws me up there more than ice […]
Ice Fishing
Alberta Trophy Pike, Seriously This Is A Giant
A Dad’s First Time Fishing With His Son’s, And They Pull Up This Trophy.
Ice Fishing
FINICKY PANFISH THROUGH THE ICE
It’s fun to catch fish through the ice, and it’s also really fun to eat some of those fish. When some anglers get a desire for a fresh fish meal in the winter months, they […]
Ice Fishing
Rotating Power Minnow For Ice Fishing
Contrary to popular belief, there are times a good thing can be made better. Take, for example, modern fishing sonar. Nowadays, not only can you decipher bottom-hugging fish, but even the most minuscule baits show […]
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December 15 issue of NW PA Fishing Report
Well, it has been an unusual fall. Started out too warm with water temperatures higher than normal, therefore fish were slow to move into fall patterns. Then just when water temp hit the sweet spot […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Still Fishing In Illinois
As normal, it was another short day of shooting and fishing. First I took my scoped Henry Repeating Arms Frontier out to adjust the scope. After placing 15 shots in a grouping of about 3 […]
Ron Presley's Outdoor Chronicles
Fishing tackle maintenance and rejuvenation
Small enough to fit in your hand but big enough to save your bacon! That simple statement describes two products from Lucus Oil. If you don’t already have them in your tackle box and/or your […]
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An ODU Recommendation For You, Your Friends and the Holidays
One thing that we enjoy is having a unique jacket or shirt, showing of the activity we so enjoy ……….. FISHING. Their shirts have bass, walleye, crappie and many more species. Fishbum Outfitters was born […]
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Tom’s Tips – FISHING BIG BAITS
Fishing for trophies with larger baits but concerned your tackle can’t handle it? Don’t be! When using larger baits, HT’s Polar tip-up can be adjusted to create heavier settings and increase the amount of […]
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The October Edition Of ODU Magazine Beats the Bell On Halloween
Call our Late October Edition of ODU Magazine a double barrel edition, with 130 pages of fishing and hunting coverage. Packed with 26 articles from open water fishing for bass, walleye, catfish, pike and more, […]
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The Hidden Value Of Fishing
If you have kept up with the news over the past year one thing you realize is that the greatest country in the world is in turmoil. Our presidential race is the tale of two […]
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Choosing Monofilament For Your Mepps Fishing
Fishing with a completely balanced outfit is an important consideration. Your rod, reel, line and lures should be matched, to cast and fish most effectively with Mepps, The World’s #1 Lure! We understand there are […]
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CATCH CRAPPIES RIGHT NOW
From now until the lakes freeze over, crappies can, in many bodies of water across the Midwest and elsewhere, be found in deep water. In some lakes, they might be in thirty feet of water […]
Ron Presley's Outdoor Chronicles
Fish early and late to improve fishing success
It is a scientific fact that fish are sensitive to light and more active in low-light conditions. Recognizing that fact and timing your trip with these conditions in mind can improve your fishing success. It […]
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IDEAS FOR EARLY FALL FISHING
This period of time we’re in right now, the time between late summer and early fall, can provide some very good fishing, but it can also be a challenging time to catch fish. The night-time […]
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Leave Your Troubles. Bring Everything Else.
Fishing is supposed to relieve stress, not bring it on. So it’s a real buzzkill when the salt-splashed, sun-soaked, stress-stretched zippers on your tackle bag finally say uncle. Plenty do, either locking up or failing […]
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New Ranger 1880 MS
Ranger® Boats continues its rich tradition of innovative design and function with the introduction of the new 1880MS Angler. The unique versatility gives anglers a platform for hardcore fishing along with a wide-open layout for […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to Sea Kayaking
Though it doesn’t get as much attention as other outdoor sports, sea kayaking is a fantastic way to travel through new places – it’s the ocean equivalent of backpacking. The boat’s low profile means […]
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SUMMER FISHING REMINDERS – Walleye To Bass
Time goes by faster every year. We had an early ice-out this year, but the weather stayed cool and the water didn’t warm up as quickly as we thought it would. But for the most […]
Hunting News
Maine Backcountry Lands Get Protected
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers commended an administration decision to conserve lands in Maine’s North Woods via designation of a national monument, stressing the importance of the collaborative process that resulted in the designation and the […]
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If It’s Biting, Target It
Make this fishing season the season you become a more versatile angler. Versatile anglers generally catch more fish. Versatile anglers are generally more willing to try new techniques and are also willing to chase different […]
Ron Presley's Outdoor Chronicles
Chris Souders and Joe Cassidy win Cabela’s King Kat at Marietta, OH
Anglers were greeted by a beautiful day at Marietta, OH. A nice breeze and temps in the 70’s promised a great day for catfishing. “It’s not miserably hot and there’s a nice breeze,” said tournament […]
Dana Benner Outdoors
In Respect to Ernest Hemingway
By Dana Benner Now I know you are looking at the title and saying, “What does this have to do with fishing?” I don’t blame you, but read on and you will see. No other […]
Ron Presley's Outdoor Chronicles
Ronnie Hughes and Johnny Jones win Cabela’s King Kat at Cadiz, KY
Cloudy skies, north winds at 10 – 15, temperatures in the high 80’s and day-long scattered showers greeted catfish anglers on the Cumberland River and a day of chasing whiskered critters. By all accounts it […]
Ron Presley's Outdoor Chronicles
Crappie Masters Angler Team of the Year comes down to Truman
Four Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters’ teams still have a shot at the Angler Team of the Year (ATOY) honors. It all comes down to the competition on Truman Lake, Aug. 20 2016. Being a […]
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END OF THE SUMMER FISHING
I can’t believe I’m thinking this already, but autumn is fast approaching. The month of August signals the end of summer and the beginning of school and football season. It also is a time when […]
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The Hidden Value
If you have kept up with the news over the past year one thing you realize is that the greatest country in the world is in turmoil. Our presidential race is the tale of two […]
Ron Presley's Outdoor Chronicles
ICAST Cup – the beginning
Billed as the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, it never fails to deliver. For the second year in a row the festivities began with the ICAST Cup and ICAST on the water. The ICAST Cup […]
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FISHING ACCESSORIES FOR SAFER FISHING
When we go fishing, we want to catch fish, big ones and lots of’em. But we also want to have a good time, and really, we usually remember the good times more than we remember […]
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Southwest Outdoors Club Big Buck Sportsmen’s Show
Hunters and anglers from across Southwestern Ontario are expected to flock to Tilbury this month for the biggest hunting and fishing show this side of Toronto.Now in its 12th year, the Southwest Outdoors Club’s Big […]
Camping & Hiking
Camper’s Guide to Artificial Fishing Lures
Fishing and camping complement each other. Whether it is a small, trout-stocked pond next to the camp store of a private campground, or a thousand-acre reservoir within a short drive of a public campsite, a […]
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CLEANING FLY LINE
Fly line is one piece of an angler’s gear most often neglected when it comes to maintenance. It still needs periodic cleaning. Dirty or cracked fly line affects the angler’s ability to cast for distance […]
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Fishing in Lake Guntersville (links to many important features)
Lake Guntersville is located in north Alabama between Bridgeport and Guntersville. Alabama’s largest lake contains 69,100 acres and stretches 75 miles from Nickajack Dam to Guntersville Dam. Free boat ramps and private marinas dot the […]
Hunting News
New Fahrenheit Series from Sitka Gear
Sitka Gear, the industry leader in performance waterfowl hunting gear, has set the standard in insulating mid layers with its new Fahrenheit Jacket and Fahrenheit Vest. Both pieces are built for the extreme conditions faced […]
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 […]