The next edition of ODU Magazine is here, an almost all ice fishing edition for February 2016. ODU hits on walleye, bluegill, perch and crappie ice fishing. This edition also has coverage for open water […]
The cool weather we’ve been feeling in recent days reminds me that it’s time to get the ice-fishing baits ready to go. However, I won’t be using them for ice-fishing just yet. Many, many years […]
Sitting nice and snug inside the Frabill, it was hard to believe what had just happened. Jigging for walleyes at the end of a sweet little point, I’d watched on the camera screen as a […]
When you look at a Rebel Raider, the first thing you’re apt to notice is that this micro-sized lure has no “diving lip” to pull it down in the water column or make it wiggle. […]
Happy New Year to all of our loyal and newly added readers. ODU Magazine is looking forward to 2016 and we will continue to improve on what we share on our website (www.odumagazine.com) and in […]
Walleyes are often the quarry of early-season ice anglers. Walleyes will respond to a number of different lure types under the ice, but they especially like to eat spoons. From new ice to late ice, […]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all ODU Magazine fans. We are so happy to see another year of positive growth for this digital fishing and hunting magazine and website. Thank you all. We hope […]
I’m sure of it: My open water fishing season for 2015 is over. It’s sleeting outside and the boat has been retired for the season. When the boat gets put away, I like to reflect […]
Among the differences between Rapala® pro anglers and recreational anglers is a depth of experience that enables the pros to avoid making — and repeating — common mistakes on the water. Here’s six unforced errors […]
Get ready for some of the most incredible Walleye fishing you are going to see on Ice! Across the Ice Belt show Host, Jeff “Jiggy” Andersen and premier Canadian guide Jason Hamilton wrestle with numerous […]
It happened again recently. We had a great plan for catching fish and the fish just didn’t get with the program that we were presenting. We changed our program completely and caught’em: Caught’em good. Here […]
Fall patterns are starting to set up and for us walleye anglers that’s great news. Sure you can catch fish late in the summer but fall means more; more biters, more action, and much more […]
Across the Midwest many anglers are putting their open water fishing gear away. Some are going hunting, others are getting ready to go ice-fishing. However, there are a good number of anglers that look forward […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Too much of the time we hear about bodies of water or fish species that are experiencing problems, and it’s good that we learn about those problems because if we don’t know about them, we […]
Pro-angler Bill Sutton, of Lindenhurst, Illinois, brought in a two-day total of 46.58 pounds of walleye to win the pro-angler category of the Mississippi River event for the Cabela’s National Walleye Tour (NWT) at Lake […]
One day, Diamond Lake walleye from Central Minnesota might populate southern Minnesota lakes with a strain more suited for those shallow, nutrient-rich waters. Researchers discovered the genetically unique population while unraveling the mystery of Lake […]
Lure selection, speed and location in-the-water-column dictate early spring walleye results. Post thaw… It’s unquestionably the most epic time of transformation among the Ice Belt states and provinces. Water temperatures are on the rise, but […]
Larger established bodies of water get a lot of attention from walleye anglers. Well-known destination fisheries are some of the surest bets for experiencing great fishing. Locations like Devils Lake in northeastern North Dakota or […]
For walleye anglers, April showers bring more than May flowers. They also bring a thunderous river Shad Rap® bite, says legendary angler Al Lindner. Target shallow rocks near the mouths of tributaries where runoff from […]
The 273 miles of the Illinois River divides into 5 pools as it meanders across the state. The final one is the Alton Pool, just up river from St. Louis. The Alton Pool extends from […]
Spring thunderstorms will cause walleye to go deep or bury themselves in weeds. Big lake suspended schools of walleye may break up or move great distances during storms. Cold fronts can cause them to hibernate. […]
For walleye anglers, April showers bring more than May flowers. They also bring a thunderous river Shad Rap® bite, says legendary angler Al Lindner. Target shallow rocks near the mouths of tributaries where runoff from […]
Across the Midwest, walleye anglers are getting into boats and waders and are chasing walleyes. Jigging is perhaps the most popular way to catch walleyes this time of year. Jigs are popular because they’re effective. […]
Spring is here and it’s a good time to take inventory of your walleye trolling rods and reels in preparation for the upcoming season. Load up on the correct gear before you hit the water and […]
Fishing for walleye, northern pike and panfish this time of year There are numerous tactics anglers can implement to experience great walleye, northern pike and panfish fishing. When fishing for walleye, one thing to think […]
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 […]
There is a certain joy in potential. After applying a coat of super glue to the collar wrap, I removed the bucktail jig from the vise and hung it on the edge of a cup. […]
Walleyes by nature are prone to prowl the lower reaches of the water column. Bellies to bottom, they stalk rocks, gravel, transition lines and other structural hot zones. Even in the inner sanctum of tangled […]
There’s something satisfying about a well-planned network of tip-ups set across the white expanse of a frozen lake. Strategically placed fish “trap-lines,” each rigged with a big frisky baitfish, attract and literally snare freshwater predators […]
Thousands of out-of-state fishermen flock to Devils Lake to chase fish under the ice. Many professional anglers also return year after year, and they explained why with so much ice available, they prefer this special […]
Walleyes are infamously finicky fish, but the new lineup of Bass Pro Shops® Walleye Angler Casting Rods and Walleye Angler Spinning Rods offer the diversity you need to present persnickety walleyes the bait exactly the […]
The recently concluded National Professional Anglers Association annual conference set attendance records, entered the 2015 season with a record number of fishing and marine industries supporting partners, and raised a record amount of money for […]
World-class walleye fishing, intense team-format competition and hefty payouts are on tap for the 2015 Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit season. The Detroit River is a return stop on the 2015 Cabela’s MWC tour, and the […]
A shout echoes unanswered across the barren icepack of Minnesota’s massive Upper Red Lake. It’s hardly a call for help, much less a greeting. It’s veteran walleye guide Jonny Petrowske, proving a point about getting […]
They are children of the run-and-gun, born with the advent of trolling motors. They sink fast, require fast retrieves and vibrate with a tight, fast wiggle. Rattlebaits hum, rattle and roll to quickly cover water […]
AIM Angler of the Year Marianne Huskey is the pro staff coordinator for Matzuo. She said, “We’re excited to be a supporting partner with NPAA. They’re doing great things within the fishing industry. We will […]
Quick-trip tactics for after-work walleyes and crappies. When ice fans dream of upcoming escapades, many optimistically envision epic getaways spanning a weekend or more. Unfortunately, extended adventures can be tough to pull off, given the […]
Timmins Today Reported 1st: Over the years of tournament fishing, I have seen many trends arrive. One of these trends have been more women participating in tournaments each year. This year saw female anglers Chantal […]
The Devil’s Lake Dept Of Tourism Announcement. “It’s walking-out ice already,” said long-time resort owner Kyle Blanchfield a few days ago. “We’ll definitely be ice fishing by Thanksgiving!” The Devils Lake bays froze early, and […]
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