Bass Fishing
Swim Bait Techniques
With the explosion of swim bait lures on the market and the pure fact that they catch fish I thought I would give some of my best tips on fishing swim baits. Hopefully, I can […]
OnLine Fishing Magazine
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Alligator gar coming back to Illinois waters
Illinois officials have launched a management plan for the reintroduction of a species of primitive fish, but they’re also cautioning that it could take years before the effort makes any headway. The Department of Natural […]
Inshore
CCA FLORIDA STAR EVENT FOCUSES ON CONSERVATION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION
The largest family-friendly saltwater fishing competition in Florida – CCA Florida STAR, presented by Yamaha – will kick-off on Saturday, May 27 and unlike traditional fishing tournaments, focuses on conservation. With up to $500,000 in […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Lake Powell A Fishery Bucket List Destination For All Anglers
UTAH DNR – If you have a boat, and want to enjoy fantastic fishing at a water a fisheries biologist calls “the most beautiful place on earth,” visit Lake Powell before the Memorial Day weekend. […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Giant Record Tiger Musky Taken On Goose Lake in Illinois
The Chicago Sun Times Reported This First: Tom Kimes understands the universal draw of big fish. ‘‘Normally I would have said no, but when they said how big it was, I had to see it,’’ Kimes said about weighing Terry Livingston Sr.’s possible Illinois-record tiger […]
Bass Fishing
Are You Worm Fishing Yet? Check Out The YUM Genie
Precisely molded with a performance-enhancing profile, the Yum Genie Worm delivers a refined action and an unmatched quality that stands head-and-shoulders above the competition. Shaped with a bulbous front section, the Yum Genie Worm accommodates […]
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Why Advertise With ODU Magazine
How do you reach fishermen and outdoorsmen now? Ads in magazines, word of mouth, pro-staff, Facebook ads, etc. Have you tried digital advertising and purchased a banner ad? It just didn’t work, right? We have […]
Bass Fishing
Flipping Shallow Cover Works Well For Big Spring Bass
Even though the 11-pound bass Bobby Lane caught during a Bassmaster® Elite tournament in Calif. hit a swimbait, the Yamaha Pro readily admits his favorite spring fishing technique is flipping shallow, weedy cover, and he […]
Fishing News - Fresh
May 11th issue of NW PA Fishing Report
Oh what a crappie! Caught in a Fish Com-mission survey net at Pymatuning, this black crappie is on display in the tank at the visitor center. It is 20 inches long and weighed 4 pounds […]
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NOAA Fisheries Releases Fisheries Economics of the U.S. and Status of Stocks Reports
Today, NOAA Fisheries announced the release of two new reports: the Annual Report to Congress on the Status of U.S. Fisheries and the 2015 Fisheries Economics of the United States Report. These reports highlight the […]
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Is Lead . . . Dead?
Fascinating fact about one of the most impressive lure materials in existence: South of the ice fishing belt, rare is the angler who’s discovered the value of fast-sinking tungsten for crappies, walleyes and many other […]
Top Fishing Headlines
ODU Magazines Early Spring Fishing 2017 Edition Is Now Available
This edition will take our loyal and new ODU readers on a rather interesting trip. On the Fishing Zone side anglers can look forward to coverage on bass, walleye, crappie, sturgeon, trout, bowfishing, tackle and […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Angler’s Elbow Pain Relief Kit – Elbow Pain Relief for Anglers
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 […]
Boat News
Hobie Fishing: Techniques for Wind and Current
Everyone knows that Chicago is the windy city and that Seattle gets plenty of rain, but most people don’t know that Boston is windier than Chicago and gets more rain than Seattle. While it’s true […]
Bass Fishing
G. Loomis IMX-Pro Bottom Contact Rods
Providing the right flex and power, along with the right lengths and the optimum components, G. Loomis introduces its new IMX-PRO bass rod series designed for fishing bottom contact baits. The main goal behind the […]
Fishing News - Fresh
April 21st issue of NW PA Fishing Report
Seems like it has been a long time in coming…but spring weather and the spring bite has arrived in force. Smallmouth in PIB and the Allegheny, walleyes N & S at Pymatuning, crappies popping up […]
Fishing News - Fresh
NPAA NewsBLAST April 20, 2017
Cherney Microbiological Services, Ltd. Sponsors Tournament Walleye Angler Steve Kuchenberg – Cherney Microbiological Services, Ltd would like to introduce its first sponsored angler, Steve Kuchenberg. As a leading food safety testing laboratory one might question […]
Yamaha Boating & Fishing Tips
Wacky Worm Rig Often Tempts Finicky Bass
Admittedly, Jared Lintner’s favorite bass lures are big swimbaits – he once caught 11 and 12-pounders on back-to-back casts with one – but when fishing becomes more difficult, the Yamaha pro doesn’t hesitate to change […]
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High Quality and High Performance Come From The New Jason Mitchell Elite Series
It’s finally here — a fishing rod that ALL anglers can agree upon. The new Jason Mitchell Elite Series Rods have the range of rod actions that fits just about any style of fishing. From […]
Boat News
Five Things You Should Do For Your Boat Before You Hit The Road
Every year many of us have our boats brought into the marina to have them serviced for boating season. Most of us don’t ask our marina’s to do more than the general spring service package, […]
Fishing News - Fresh
UV WHISTLER JIG From Northland
Thanks to its unique metallic propeller, Northland Fishing Tackle’s iconic Whistler Jig® has been whistling, flashing and fluttering up big catches of walleyes, pike, bass and other gamefish for decades. For 2016, Northland has enhanced […]
Dana Benner Outdoors
New England is Trout Country
Open the cover of any of the numerous print publications and you will find articles about great trout fishing adventures to places like Alaska, Montana, Wyoming and a host of others. Let’s face it, all […]
Ron Presley's Outdoor Chronicles
Fishing Poles That Fit The Angler
Modern day panfish anglers are a little pickier than those that came before them. In days gone by anglers used a simple cane pole, a length of line, bobber, sinker, and hook to catch a […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Carolina Rig In The Spring
Even though I do not fish a Carolina rig a lot it is however a very effective fish catching bait for spring time fishing. My bias against it has nothing to do with its ability […]
Fishing Tips
A Guide to Choosing the Right Fishing Waders
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 […]
Fishing News - Fresh
How to Get the Most out of Your Crankbaits
There is perhaps no lure more versatile than a crankbait. This style of lure will catch fish of all species in all seasons, whether you’re casting or trolling. What’s a Crankbait? Any fish that routinely […]
Fishing News - Salt
Hobie Kayak Fishing – Catching the Convicts
One of my favorite cold water fish to target from the kayak is the sheepshead. These fish are often called convicts because of their black and white stripes. Sheepshead are a blast to catch from […]
Fishing News - Fresh
U.S. Reps. Graves, Green, Webster, Wittman Champion Federal Saltwater Fisheries Reform
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 […]
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113.8-pound catfish caught on Lake Moultrie
Reported First by the Post and Courier (postandcourier.com), Bo Perterson. The moment it hit the line, both Paula and Steve Haney knew this catfish was big. “It took the hook in its mouth and the […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Is Tungsten the Answer?
If you’re like me you trust that the companies who make fishing products, especially jigs, are looking out for our natural resources. It’s the company’s responsibility to make sure that the products they are using […]
Catfish Fishing
Another Catfish Record Catch, Now From Flagstaff AZ
A giant fish tail, dark and maybe two feet in length, curled beneath the surface of the water. Carson Pete, shore-fishing about 50 yards away, hiked to where he spotted the tail Sunday at Upper […]
Fishing News - Fresh
New Speed and Power With Shimano Tranx Models
When the situation calls for a reel durable enough to cast larger lures and fight bigger fish, and is equally at home in either fresh or saltwater, Shimano offers two new sizes to its Tranx […]
Trout/Salmon Fishing
Declining King Salmon Runs Has Scientists Puzzled
The statewide study of king salmon decline has not yielded any definitive conclusions. The results of the three-year study of the incidental catch of Chinooks showing up in the state’s commercial salmon fisheries ended with […]
Fishing News - Fresh
50-Pound Carp In The Middle Of Los Angeles
Reported by npr.org first. MacArthur Park is in the middle of Los Angeles, near downtown. At the center of the park is a small lake, and it’s not most people’s idea of a picturesque fishing […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
THINGS CHANGE
Things change: That’s true in life, and it’s true in fishing. This past open water season and recently while ice-fishing I realized some changes that I found to be interesting. Following are some of those […]
Fishing Tips
Many Ways To Use A YUM Pulse
If you chase late-season bass, you no doubt have one or two go-to baits that outperform all the rest. For Ty Spade, Pennsylvania tournament angler and YUM brand ambassador, this past fall’s favorite was the […]
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FISKAS: Add Balance Your Early Season Fishing Plan
Innovative FISKAS Balances introduce alluring designs, undeniable fascination for fish…… Ever fished a balance? You know, those eccentric-looking, horizontal hanging contrivances with Scandinavian ancestry? Chances are, if you’ve been paying attention to trends in walleye, […]
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Landing a Big Fish From a Kayak
The thought of fighting big fish from a kayak is enough to raise the pulse of any angler. However, you should never pick such a fight without a battle plan, especially when your battleground is […]
Boat News
162-Pound Yellowfin Caught Aboard a Hobie Mirage
Joshua Fulton of the Big Island of Hawaii has done what no one else has. On March 16, 2017, he hauled in a 162-pound ahi (yellowfin) aboard his stock Hobie Mirage Revolution 13, setting an […]
Bass Fishing
Gerald Swindle Gat A Great Speech At The AOY Night of Champions – A Must Watch
Gerald Swindle has a unique way of communicating that is wholesome and kind, but direct. Those of us at ODU Mag enjoy his candor. This link will take you to the speech and to the […]
Boat News
NPAA News: Folbe Products Joins NPAA Partner Ranks
Forestville, WI – Folbe Products LLC, makers of the high quality line of Advantage Rod Holders and other innovative marine products, announced they are joining the growing ranks of National Professional Anglers Association’s supporting partners. […]
Ice Fishing
Ice Anglers Small Details For Bigger Fish
Ice anglers and open water anglers are always looking for a new trick that will help them catch more fish. They’re looking for that magic bait, or bait color, or method of retrieving, or whatever […]
Fishing News - Salt
Don’t let menhaden become a case of could have, should have, would have
Here we go again. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has held hearings up and down the East Coast on what to do about menhaden: Should we keep catching the same amount, catch more, catch […]
Boat News
Visit FELL Marine at the Bassmaster Classic
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 […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Creating New Ice Anglers
Ice-fishing is in high gear wherever people go ice-fishing. Ice-fishing can be a wonderful social event that anglers of all skill levels and ages can take part in. I recently got to watch a dad […]
Bass Fishing
Bass Baits That Rekindle
As we over use certain bass baits and the bass appear to find other looks and presentations they prefer, it becomes obvious that you just have to put some baits down and move on. Well […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Who Is ODU Magazine
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 […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Phantom Lures Giving Us Underwater Viewing
Phantom Lures, widely known for its design and manufacture of tournament-winning muskie lures and new line of crankbaits, is excited to share some amazing underwater footage of its baits in use for fisherman’s viewing pleasure […]
Bass Fishing
Get Ahead of the Pre-Spawn River Bass
A trophy-sized fish is what drives us to spend so much time, energy and money on our passion – fishing. So, when a group of anglers starts the conversation about catching big fish, it doesn’t […]
Fishing Tips
Both bass and walleye will chomp a Shad Dancer
Not since the Shad Rap® has a single bait excelled so well at catching both bass and walleye. But Rapala®’s new Shad Dancer is another such multi-species star. “I would liken it to having the […]