Bass Fishing
Rush Hour Bass
A lone angler in a small aluminum fishing boat anchored at the opening to a large marina seemed to almost turn over every time a huge boat gunned its motor towards the open water. But, […]
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Boat News
Eliminate Barnacles Off Your Hull
Sonic Armor, LLC, a Florida based company, has completed testing the effectiveness of eliminating barnacles and algae on boats by using ultrasonic sound. Sonic Armor saves boat owners huge amounts of time, money and inconvenience […]
Fishing News - Salt
Rocket Stripers and Hybrids
There is nothing that will stir the heart like the whine of a reel when a Striper or Hybrid Striper has taken your bait. These striped rockets are the state’s greatest battler according to Steve […]
Walleye Fishing
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Top 99 Products of ICAST 2014
The team at ODU finally finished our first annual “Top 99 of ICAST“. Very exciting. This next edition of ODU Magazine will give you a great view into the products introduced this year at ICAST. […]
Fishing Tips
Fall Fishing At The River Bottom
Every year as we transition to late fall the bottom structure becomes more important and the ability to distinguish what type of bottom you are fishing is essential. On a lake like Guntersville the grass […]
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Tackle taming with TackleWebs storage systems
The older I get the more I dread leaving my seat on the bow to retrieve tackle. I have done it a million times before, but my knees just don’t like it anymore. I step […]
Catfish Fishing
Catfishing The Ohio and Wabash Rivers
Les Frankland, Region V Fisheries Biologist for IDNR is the expert on the Ohio and the Wabash River. His recommendation is Smithland Pool for catfish. Fishing is available in the other two pools and the […]
Trout/Salmon Fishing
Illinois Catchable Trout Program Starts Friday
Catchable trout fishing takes place in some 50 lakes and ponds across Illinois beginning on October 18th. For a complete listing of the sites check the website for Illinois Department of Natural Resources at http://www.dnr.iillinois.gov. […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Ecological Education, Sturgeon and Rome, Georgia
Rome, Georgia is located in Floyd County at the junction of three rivers. The Oostanaula joins the Etowah at Rome to form the Coosa River, which flows south through Alabama and then to Mobile Bay. […]
Panfish Fishing
Fall Panfish
Crappie anglers on Lake Barkley in the fall often get more than they bargained for in the form of a finny fight. Like its sister lake, Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley is well known for panfish […]
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Autumn Whitewater: Where to Find Fast Flowing Rivers
Fast-flowing whitewater is most often associated with the summer and spring. But each year paddlers continue to raft, kayak and canoe into the fall months, some up until all the leaves drop off the trees. […]
Bass Fishing
Appalachian Smallmouth and Fall Foliage
Your spouse wants to see the fall foliage. The kids need a break from schoolwork. You’ve done your part, too, singing those workingman blues. Before the craziness of the holidays, give yourself a minute to […]
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Beware Of Flying Carp
Boating public on the upper mid-western rivers and some lakes are finding a new navigational danger, flying carp. The Asian Silver Carp and Bighead Carp have become prolific in the Midwest will take to the […]
Catfish Fishing
Catch Catfish
Catfish anglers know the water and its surrounding structure above and below the surface. For those who ply the rivers of Illinois this often can be quite a challenge. They study the vegetation to find […]
Shark Fishing
809 Pound Tiger Shark
A man has caught a 12 ft shark after an epic battle with the beast that nearly sank his boat. Ryan Spring of San Antonio, Texas, hooked the 809 lbs tiger shark while fishing in the gulf […]
Panfish Fishing
Shootin’ And Scootin’ For Dock Crappie
B’n’M Poles Pro Staffer Travis Bunting is so in to dock shooting that he designed a plastic bait especially for the purpose. Travis and his dad, Charles Bunting have teamed up in the Bass Pro […]
Videos
Boat News
Boat Theft Prevention
Boats, trailers and related gear are susceptible to theft. It can be as simple as tire theft from the trailer or as complicated as stealing an engine or boat. The key to theft prevention is […]
Saltwater Angling
Bass Fishing
The Bass Federation inducted into Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
The Bass Federation (TBF), a grassroots fishing, youth and conservation organization that got its start when the first federation club formed in 1968, has been named among the 2015 class of inductees enshrined into the […]
Fishing Tips
Circle Hooks Benefits
Because circle hooks help to significantly increase fish survival rates when practicing catch and release, they have been incorporated into live bait regulations for many states. The difference between a circle hook and a J-hook […]
Boat News
X-Shield, Eye and Face Protection
I believe the old proverb that necessity is the mother of invention. I see it all the time as I talk to people about their creations. I ran across X-Shield at ICAST, the world’s largest […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Muskie Hater Apologizes
The man caught killing and discarding a muskie in an online video – which had snagged more than 54,000 views by Wednesday afternoon – is fishing for forgiveness. Eddie Parent said Wednesday he’s sorry for […]
Fishing Tips
Fall White Bass Fishing
Fall fishing for white bass is just the opposite of the spring pattern. In spring they move to staging areas and then into the spawning areas of lakes and rivers. As the water temperatures begin […]
Inshore
Targeting Bonefish in the Keys Region with Capt. Randy Towe
There are three critical factors when chasing bonefish in the Florida Keys during the month of September: Tide, water level and wind. All three will determine where the fish are holding and if they’re moving […]
Fishing News - Salt
The issue of sector separation in the red snapper fishing industry
Keeping up with fishery management issues can be a fulltime job these days. One species or another, in one region of the country or another is constantly under the pressure of data collection for resource […]
Shark Fishing
Massive Greenland Shark Shatters Kayak Fishing Record
“You’re gonna need a bigger boat…” – Chief Brody, JAWS. Joel Abrahamsson was having similar thoughts as he hooked into an enormous Greenland shark just off the Norwegian coast Monday, perched not on a fishing […]
Fishing Tips
Groundbait Recipes for Carp Fishing
We are frequently asked by the beginners about groundbait recipes for carp fishing in Bangladesh, especially for species like rohu, catla and mrigal. Most of the good anglers basically keep a variety of alternatives for […]
Inshore
Summer Snook
Snook are Florida’s premier inshore species and summer is a great time to fish for them. You have options for where to find these hard-fighting fish but it comes down to this: Do you want […]
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OutDoors Unlimited Magazines NEW Facebook Page
OutDoors Unlimited Magazine has started it’s new Facebook page: LINK TO NEW PAGE. Please join us. Most of the time we will post 1 – 3 stories each day from our website that we feel […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Jimmy Houston: “Dos and Don’ts” of Fishing
“Dos and Don’ts” of FishingThere are a lot of things you can do right in fishing and a lot of things you can do wrong, simply because you didn’t know there were such things to […]
Bass Fishing
Patrick Sebile and Crankbaits
Shallow running crankbaits like the Sebile Bull Minnow are effective in fall. One need only follow his exploits on Facebook to realize that this designer of fishing tackle is a dedicated angler of vast world […]
Trout/Salmon Fishing
Dunkin Worm
Illinois spring catchable trout program opens in April. It opens in other areas at different dates but the scene is still the same. During the season Illinois anglers have a chance to catch this great […]
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The Five C’s To Fishing Success
People have long talked about certain lures and techniques being the secret to fishing success. However, setting back and thinking about the lures and techniques there is usually a reason as to why they are […]
Fishing News - Salt
Florida’s Snook Stock
Anglers are anxiously waiting the arrival of Sept. 1 when Florida’s recreational snook harvest opens statewide. Plan ahead by purchasing a snook permit as well as a recreational saltwater license. Both are required to harvest […]
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3 Spots For Late-Summer Bass
It doesn’t matter that much if you’re fishing a giant Southern reservoir or a natural Northern lake, it’s hot out there. Even though we’re experiencing a relatively cool summer, it still can be sweltering above […]
Boat News
5 Ways to Make a Trolling Motor Last
A trolling motor is an integral part of an anglers boating set up. Designed to make time on the water easier and more efficient, as with anything electronic, regular inspection and maintenance will ensure they […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Fish Action In August
Summer sunshine in August is often a sure sign that the fish will not bite during the day. Most anglers switch to night fishing or at least early morning and late evening. That is not […]
Fishing Tips
Night Fishing Tips
Regardless of the species sought, catching fish at night takes some changes in tactics as well as special care for safety. If you have the energy to stay up late you just might find some […]
Panfish Fishing
Suddenly Summer
The smell of fresh cut grass and rising smoke from outdoor grills are undeniable signals that summer is in full swing. Days begin to shorten, but the hottest days of the year are ahead. Anglers […]
Bass Fishing
There’s Bass In Them Thar Rivers
River fishing is really a kind of hunting for “fishy water.” To be successful in finding bass, the river angler must know how to read the conditions. Water conditions and structure available are important to […]
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Fishing With Munchkins
Taking munchkins fishing is an opportunity for you and them to get closer and develop an appreciation for the outdoors. Only a few weekends remain this summer. Weekends that provides excellent opportunities to teach a […]
Panfish Fishing
Backbone, Beds and Bream Fishing
Simplicity and performance win out with the new Whitey Outlaw Double Duty pole from B’n’M. It is back to basics, but with big panfish in mind. “We designed this pole to fish for big bream […]
Fishing Tips
Trolling Tips
Hopefully you have already performed your annual trolling seasonal prep on all of your gear from roller guides to rodholders. Your tackle needs just as much TLC as your boat and its powerplant, especially if you do your fishing […]
Hunting News
Will Drones Impact Hunting or Fishing
Consider it a preemptive strike. That’s how state Sen. Richard Kasunic described a pair of bills that would outlaw the use of drones to disrupt legal hunting and fishing activities in Pennsylvania. “It hasn’t happened […]
Panfish Fishing
Bluegil Action On Farm Ponds
Tips You Can Use All Over: Illinois anglers can find good early season bluegill action on farm ponds providing they pay attention to the tackle, the presence, absence, and location of vegetation. Very dense vegetation […]
Fishing News - Fresh
VA Outdoor Report 7/23/2014
As we quickly approach August and the dog days of summer, this is a friendly reminder that there are only 65 days till the beginning of deer season! This year deer season begins with a […]
Inshore
Giant Cubera Snapper Caught in AL
BeachReport.com first reported: When a fisherman makes a catch this big, it was definitely worth the battle. Brett Rutledge and David Simms recently went fishing off the coast of Dauphin Island, Alabama. That’s where they […]
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TRCP Testifies Before Senate
When Senate lawmakers met today to consider the role of natural resources in stimulating America’s economy, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership spoke up in support of sportsmen – and testified to the value hunting, fishing […]