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.
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 […]
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 […]
Taking a kid fishing? Pack snacks, put life in the live well, and don’t get distracted staring at your electronics. Above all, allow your lil’ tykes to “determine the experience,” advises Rapala Pro-Staffer Joel Nelson, […]
To many the idea of fishing a fee pond is like fishing a swimming pool. To them it is not even fishing. To others fee fishing is a necessary addition to their fishing scene. Who […]
Burlington Free Press compiled these records 1st: The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has certified four new all-time state record fish, all caught in 2015. New state records were set for the species of yellow […]
I looked out the window this morning and sure enough, there was a blizzard going on just like the weather predictors had said there would. With today’s clothing and shelters, ice-fishing in the cold is […]
More than 1,500 fishing enthusiasts earned Master Angler patches in 2015, and six of the fish caught were recognized as new state records. One of the most spectacular catches was by Greg Gasiciel of Rhodes, […]
Mepps, one of the leading manufacturers of fishing lures launched three very good baits for your next fishing outing recently. The Aglia-e, SwimSation and the Poc’it Hawg Raiser bait that have a great chance to […]
A battle is heating up once again in the cultural and legal swamp of controversy regarding who owns and who has access to the canals and backwaters of southern Louisiana. What may be different this […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that angler Shane Doherty of Fort Scott, Kan., set the first fishing state-record of 2016 by catching a 2-pound-2-ounce gizzard shad measuring 19 and 13/16 inches. Doherty caught […]
ECOWatch 1st Reported: Fish species ranging from endangered Delta Smelt to Striped Bass continued to plummet to record low population levels in 2015 in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, according to the annual fall survey […]
Thanks to the efforts of thousands of fishermen, boaters, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts across the country, the U.S. House version of the Sportsmen’s Act, known as the SHARE Act, was passed yesterday by a vote […]
From poultry manure to menhaden, coal ash to climate change, Maryland and Virginia lawmakers are grappling this year with a bevy of touchy issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay. In Maryland, activists’ top legislative priorities include […]
Thomas McLeod set two records with a yellow perch he caught at Lake Cascade in January. His 14.75-inch perch is the new state record for fish caught and released, and he gets an unofficial record […]
The popular Dog Days family event, which includes free seminars and activities for pets and owners, great sales for man’s best friend, and giveaways and drawings returns to Bass Pro Shops stores in March. Furry […]
Bagley Bait Companies long tradition of innovation, paired with a 60 year legacy of creating some of the worlds most coveted and legendary lure models, continues with the introduction of the HCM manufacturing process. The […]
Prine’s Clown Knifefish: Angler Nicky Prine potentially set the new All-Tackle world record for clown knifefish (Chitala chitala) with this beautiful 6.35 kg (14 lb) fish she pulled from Lake Iguana, near her home in […]
ODU is doing a little make over on our site and the 1st part is complete. The Magazine Library is now it’s own page and will have over a years titles available to flip through […]
Camp Compass Academy (CCA) is turning to individual sportsmen and women and the traditional outdoor sports industry to help it meet a challenge posed last week. Camp Compass received an anonymous challenge grant, which means […]
Anglers looking for a light jacket that stands up to the toughest elements can now purchase the Hodgman® Aesis™ Shell jacket. Jackets are now shipping in order to outfit anglers as they head out the […]
Anyone that enjoys the outdoors knows the importance of lending a helping hand to expose people to the world around them. Both of us, along with several of our buddies, had the opportunity to assist […]
Now available in fly shops across the country and online, the Hodgman H5 wader gives anglers the trusted Hodgman name along with many technologically advanced features that can only be found in all Hodgman products. […]
GameMill Entertainment and Concrete Software have caught and released Rapala® Daily Catch, a one-touch, pro-fishing game available on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Travel to beautiful, real-world, 3D environments across North America to hunt […]
There comes a time in your life when a person comes into your life and you have to wonder why you met them. Was it meant to be or was there some sort of purpose? […]
Increase youth involvement in fishing by investing in gear that’s up for the challenge. Shakespeare® enjoys a rich history of producing gear that youth can handle with confidence, knowing it will last for years and […]
With the outdoor show season upon us, many people are seeking a fishing vacation in a remote location. They feel the need for a guide and use the shows as an opportunity to interview some. […]
Arguably bass fishing’s toughest baitcast reel, Lew’s Super Duty Speed Spool series just boosted its performance capabilities by another 40 yards or so with the introduction of new wide spool versions. Super Duty Wide Spool […]
Dominion Virginia Power could begin draining two coal-ash ponds into Chesapeake Bay tributaries any day now, following a state board’s approval last week. But officials from the power company say it will be months, not […]
St. Croix Rod unites with Lindner’s Angling Edge to put the best rods in the best hands. Believe in destiny? You might say it was destiny that led basketball immortal LeBron James back to his […]
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to my blog for Clam Outdoors. What you will get here is some hopefully interesting stories and photos from someone making a living in guiding fishing and hunting in the middle […]
Published by the Bradford Times: There are records of fishing on Lake Simcoe that date to the earliest European contact. When Samuel de Champlain arrived in 1615, he found aboriginal people fishing with nets at […]
Have you seen the last three editions of ODU Magazine? Here are the links to hop over and read: Fall 2015 – https://www.odumagazine.com/Magazines/ODUFallFishing2015/, Winter 2015 – https://www.odumagazine.com/Magazines/ODUWinterandIceFishing2015/ and ice fishing 2015/16 – https://www.odumagazine.com/Magazines/ODUDec15toJan16IceFishing/
Women are to men as sweet raspberry jam is to garlic-infused salami, yet the passions we share often go together like peas and carrots. Take fishing, for example. Casting, trolling, still-fishing… it doesn’t matter. Both […]
The Mississippi River extends the entire length of Illinois varying fishing opportunities in the various pools formed by navigational dams. For bass fishing probably the best pool is Pool 13 which extends from Lock & […]
While a growing number of sportsmen embrace the availability and convenience of buying hunting and fishing licenses online, the longstanding tradition of standing in line at a local bait and tackle or sporting shop is […]
When introduced to new technology a fisherman will immediately ask one important question – Will it help me catch more fish? In the world of fish scales the answer has always been a simple NO. […]
The latest attempt to strike down the Clean Water Rule would prevent protection of headwater streams and wetlands. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives took advantage of a rarely-used legislative process known as the […]
Like moths to a flame, bugs above the water and below both respond to light like Pavlov’s dogs—they just can’t help themselves. Underwater, critters called phytoplankton utilize sunlight for photosynthesis. Phytoplankton attract bigger “bugs” called […]
A couple from England may have nabbed the biggest fish ever caught in North America when they reeled in a 12-foot white sturgeon weighing 1,100 pounds. Michael Snell, 65, and his wife, Margaret, both of […]
Throughout our history, Okuma Fishing Tackle has repeatedly advanced the spinning reel category, making previously unattainable features accessible to anglers of all levels. For 2016, Okuma unleashes Inspira, delivering incredible new technologies in combination with […]
Every now and then the mouse trap is changed to be more effective at its job. In our case we are talking about the brand new STRAIGHT-WIRE™ Spinnerbait which will be unveiled at the Chicago […]
While the image of the modern American angler is often portrayed in advertising as a strong looking, middle-aged white male, new research by Southwick Associates conducted for the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) reveals a much […]
At the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on Western and Alaska water legislation last Thursday, a coalition of conservation and sportsmen’s groups are urging the committee to consider a list of […]
In 2011, Plano original Guide Series 4674 Hydro-Flo™ Tackle Bag earned an ICAST “Best of Show” for an ingenious design that allowed water to flow right through the base of the bag, an industry first. […]
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers are studying whether Arapaima fish could be a viable food fish in the United States. South Americans eat the fish regularly; it is normally found […]
By Nature.org. Bluegills are prone to overpopulation. This is accepted knowledge among many anglers. If you don’t catch and keep a lot of bluegills out of a pond, you’ll often hear a fisherman say, the […]
Fellow publisher Gary Poyssick The Online Fisherman and I Coastal Angler Magazine were discussing what we each thought were our five most favorite books. Out of respect for the elderly I’d normally allow Gary to go first, […]
Given the drastic reduction in size, huge increase in performance, and ease on the pocketbook, I’m convinced the underwater camera is here to stay. Used in combination with mapping and sonar, there is no better […]
Smoking is one of the oldest methods of preserving fish. Long before there were refrigerators and freezers, our fishing ancestors learned to use a combination of salt and smoke to keep fish from spoiling. Today, […]
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