ODU Magazine’s “Fishing News” Fresh is our number one category. Covering everything from national and regional topics that affect our pass time, to new tackle, rods and reels. We share news here from ASA, IFGA, and several other groups. But, ODU touches on other fresh water fishing topics here as well.
Supply chain. A term that was largely foreign to the public is now dinner table conversation. In the simplest terms, supply chain is the sequence of events that moves product from the manufacturer to the […]
Everybody needs to spend some time outdoors and if you love fishing, whether on a day trip to a local spot or a journey to a faraway corner of the world, nothing is more exciting […]
If you are planning to go out on a fishing trip anytime soon, there are certain things that you need to make sure you bring. If not, your trip can take a turn for the […]
While fishing from a kayak may seem difficult at first, it is an experience like no other. You glide across the water as you hunt for big catches in places that would rather be inaccessible […]
Have you seen the new Mister Twister SwimSation? Well I’m here to tell you you’re missing out if you haven’t. I’ve served as a licensed fishing guide on both Lake Palestine and Lake Fork […]
A variety of panfish, or bream as they are popularly known, is available throughout Florida. Bluegill, the most common panfish, thrives in lakes and ponds, but good populations are found in rivers, particularly below dams. […]
Fishing nets (think about Frabill’s Trophy Haul Nets) are one of the most underrated and overlooked pieces of gear in an angler’s arsenal. A net can make or break a day, and be the difference […]
Northland Fishing Tackle® enters the premium hardbait game with the new Rumble crankbait series, designed by none other than chief lure designer Jarmo Rapala. He knows fishing is better with balsa… From a block of […]
Virginia anglers are truly blessed with an abundance of trout streams in the Commonwealth. The diversity of these streams provides opportunities for every trout angler whether you prefer fishing for wild trout or stocked trout, […]
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS If you’re having a hard time coming up with some New Year’s resolutions, feel free to add some of these. Watch more sunrises and sunsets. Join a conservation organization. Take a kid […]
Joel Nelson and Nick Lindner break down the in’s and out’s of jig trolling for deep water crappies. This tactic works well in summer around deep weed lines, as well as in fall over the […]
After 20 years on the road, Brian “Bro” Brosdahl is taking the show online. Now, anglers across the country will have the opportunity to pick the brain of one of the most knowledgeable ice fishing […]
Horwood Lake Lodge is a Northern Ontario Fishing Lodge that offers both American Plan and Housekeeping Plan accommodations on beautiful Horwood Lake in Northeastern Ontario. Horwood is a spectacular 14,000 acre body of water, often […]
BE A DIFFERENCE MAKER Voting is a big part of our democracy. It has always been surprising to me that many people choose not to vote. I was shocked, when I recently read that 30 […]
Going outdoors can be more fun than staying cooped up indoors. The scenery is more stimulating, the air and atmosphere, infinitely better. However, venturing outside does present its own hazard, like changing weather conditions, UV […]
“I’ve always been a big fan of Plano’s storage boxes. They’ve been an integral part of my success over the years,” boasted BASS Elite Pro and Plano Pro Staffer Seth Feider. “As good as the […]
MY ADDICTION – I’m addicted. I’ve tried to fight it but I am weak. I say I will not do it again but then I do. I just can’t help myself. No, it’s not alcohol, […]
The Army Corps of Engineers builds dams to control river flows, and build lake reservoirs to produce hydroelectric power. They also open up these river and lakeside areas to the public and provide recreation opportunities […]
KENNESAW, Ga. – Yamaha Marine announced today the “Power the Summer” outboard sales event, available from July 15, 2019, through August 30, 2019. “The ‘Power the Summer’ sales event covers many of our most popular […]
Garmin, and its Force™ Trolling Motor, has won “Best of Show” in the ICAST 2019 New Product Showcase. The winner was announced today at 2:00 p.m. EDT, in the New Product Showcase at the Orange […]
FOX Salt Lake City Report First – A Tooele man set a spearfishing record for Tiger Muskellunge with a 51-inch catch on June 13, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Jacob Hansen caught […]
The waters are just starting to warm up, but two anglers were recently recognized for landing record fish in Maryland waters. A Delaware man who brought in a “monster” rare white hake off the coast […]
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission recently certified two state fishing records, including one that topped a record that had stood for 47 years. — Andrew Myer of Norfolk set a bow-and-arrow record when […]
Holy carp! A SUNY Cobleskill student reeled in a massive fish at the city’s Washington Park Lake this week. Julian Canavan said he caught the 38-pound, 41-inch common carp on a fly fishing rod on […]
Remember the massive striped bass Heather Litke caught earlier this spring? It was just certified as Utah’s newest catch-and-release record. At 44.5 inches, this Lake Powell striper was the catch of a lifetime. Congrats, Heather! […]
According to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Mille Lacs Band DNR biologists pulled in the giant fish this past spring. While DNR Aquaculture Biologist Keith Wiggins-Kegg and an electroshocking team were engaged in spring […]
A recent high school track and field champion set a different kind of state record last weekend in south-central Kansas. Recent Cheney graduate Trey Patterson caught a 66-pound bigmouth buffalo measuring 45 3/4 inches long […]
Penn Live reported first – A state-record flathead catfish was pulled from the Susquehanna River, near the Muddy Creek public access area in York County, on April 6. The catfish, weighing 50 pounds 7 ounces, […]
NPAA Members Help With Urban American Outdoors Fishing Derby On Saturday, June 29th, NPAA Members Greg Karch #138, Karen Karch #121 and Nich Schmal #123 along with Learn 2 Fish With Us and other local […]
John Harvey, 42, managed to capture the 231-lb. carp, also known as a giant carp or giant barb, after struggling for an hour and 20 minutes to reel in its massive weight. “As soon […]
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the capture of a bighead carp (pictured above) and two silver carp, and detection of a third, tagged silver carp, within the past several weeks. The bighead […]
Why is it important to get children and adults involved in fishing? I could give a thousand reasons, but they would be my reasons. I only know that when I fish, my mind clears itself […]
LIVETARGET’s new Flutter Shad behaves like a traditional jigging spoon but has the narrow profile of a common Shad or Sardine. Featuring the Company’s new Injected Core TechnologyTM (ICT), it showcases a Shad profile […]
The American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) President, Glenn Hughes, along with many ASA members, made the case before the office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that sportfishing equipment should be excluded from the next […]
It’s dark — can’t-see-your-hand-in-front-of-your-face dark — as a fishing boat slowly makes its way along the shore of Crystal Lake, about 20 minutes south of Detroit Lakes, Minn. Vern Bachmann stands on a platform at […]
Future Anglers Learn To Fish At The 28th Kids Fishing Day – On Saturday, June 8th, NPAA members Karen Karch #121 and Greg Karch #138 traveled to Camp 7 Lake located in Manistique, Michigan to […]
The spring of 2019 was a busy time for DGIF’s State Record Committee. The committee reviewed and certified new state records for brook trout caught by hook-and-line and gar captured with archery gear. On March […]
The Second Amendment Foundation has posted yet another victory in Illinois, as the Second District Appellate Court has dismissed an attempt by the Village of Deerfield to challenge a permanent injunction against the community’s ban […]
A record-setting trout was caught last month at Flaming Gorge Reservoir, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The 48-inch lake trout was caught by Matt Smiley of Fairplay, Colorado, who caught and released […]
Advancing the government’s effort to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved a $778 million dam upgrade plan on Thursday. Lieutenant General Todd Semonite signed off on […]
Finding the perfect gift for Dad can be difficult, especially when you’re not into the same hobby as he is. That’s why we did the thinking for you, below are the top five accessories that […]
A very basic yet often overlooked principle of fishing is that you’ve got to put your bait near a fish if you want to catch a fish. So often we consider lure shape, color, size, […]
Bow fishing is a sport that combines archery and fishing and is growing in popularity across the country. Part of the reason is the wide availability of rough fish which the bow fisherman seeks and […]
Whether your dream is to build a trophy fishery or to have consistent and reliable fishing for your friends, family or community to enjoy, three important things should be considered when working towards your goal. […]
Gone Outdoors” Hooks Broadcast Excellence Award Angling educators turned radio hosts, Scott Brewer 665 and Kyle Agre 664 of Brewer-Agre Outdoors, were recently honored with an “Eric Sevareid Award of Merit” for Sportscast/Program Medium Market […]
Fisheries management biologists with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirm an angler caught a Northern snakehead from a borrow ditch within the St. Francis River levees in Dunklin County. The fish was caught on […]
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is reporting that on May 13, 2019, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a list of imported Chinese products that, if imposed, would be subject to Section […]
Glamping or “glamorous camping” is a combination of the intimacy of camping and the world of luxury travel. With glamping, you don’t just visit a destination, you experience it. Glamping accommodations vary. Airstreams and […]
Discover Some Fantastic Facts About the World’s Largest Flatfish An Alaskan halibut can grow to be 8 feet long and 5 feet wide, and weigh 500 pounds. Because of their size, adult halibut have few […]
June can be a great month to be on the water chasing walleyes! The rigors of the spawn are in the past meaning that hungry fish are usually biting, and the weather can be very […]
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