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.
We at Vexilar have a long and proud history of innovation in fishing products. Lets take a look at who we are and where we came from. Vexilar has been in the marine business since […]
HEADS, YOU WIN! NORTHLAND’S NEW MINNOW-HEAD HOOK. HOLDS NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL TIPPINGS, BOOSTS ACTION AND HOOKSETTING SUCCESS. Terminal tackle rarely grabs headlines, but Northland’s new Minnow-Head Hook merits front-page accolades for elevating the art of […]
Layering up is incredibly important to stay warm and dry while outdoors, especially in extremely cold conditions. That’s why Clam has another new layer this year called the Sub Zero Base Layer. Tops and bottoms […]
OK, you only have a few days left to get a special someone a gift, take part in a short notice Secret Santa Party or that dedicate angler or hunter in your life still needs […]
Stewart Jacks, Assistant Regional Director of Fisheries in our Southwest Region talks about the no-longer-quite-so-grand Rio Grande and our work to conserve this New Mexican fish. If you need a reminder that the Earth is […]
This morning, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced that her department will establish a Natural Resource Investment Center, an initiative meant to spur public-private partnerships that will help increase investments in water conservation, […]
We all know “that guy”. You know, Mr. One-Up… You land a 5-pound smallie? He just catches a 5-1/2-pounder. You score 4th in a club tournament (bass…or chess). He slides in with a 3rd place. […]
Over the course of 2015, numerous legislative, public policy and advocacy activities occurred that will have a lasting impact on recreational fishing’s future. The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) today recounted seven of the top recreational […]
The old adage goes that big baits catch big fish, but what about colossal baits? That’s what the new Monster Reel N’ Shad™, the latest in the Reel’N Shad series from Mann’s Bait Company is […]
Blending breakout jig design with a profoundly lifelike, naturally-flavored soft-plastic body, Northland Fishing Tackle®’s new Impulse® Live Rigged Paddle Minnow is ready to put walleyes and other gamefish in the boat. “This deadly duo takes […]
Some of the best fishing adventures exist in the least accessible places; often well beyond the range of your fully provisioned boat or SUV. Whether the final miles of the journey to your angling Shangri-La […]
At its 51st annual conference, held in Eufaula, Ala., on Oct. 14-17, the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association (SEOPA) recognized winners in its Excellence in Craft competition, which is sponsored by Chevrolet. First, second and third […]
WFAE reported – It’s been nearly 70 years since a species of fish called the Lake Sturgeon has been found in North Carolina waters. Experts say it’s a fish with a long history. “The lake […]
From our friend Bob Jensen -We were after northern pike. Craig has been in on this bite for years. In the fall, hungry pike follow the baitfish into the shallows and feed aggressively. The best […]
With the holiday rush, there is always a need for last minute stocking stuffers. Santa cannot think of everything for everyone. What follows is a list of relatively inexpensive stocking stuffers for that hunter, fisherman […]
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that Michael Meade of Upper Marlboro, Maryland set a new state sport fish record with a 17.49-pound northern snakehead while fishing with bow and arrow along the […]
Free Shipping On $150 or More. In 1975, a young northwoods fishing guide named John Peterson started pouring jigs and tying tackle for his guiding clients in a small remote cabin in northern Minnesota. The […]
The mechanics of your rig is something that is extremely important to understand if you want to make the necessary tweaks and changes to further more make them more efficient, says Jake Lund. It’s no […]
The Future Fisherman Foundation announced today its annual online auction is scheduled for November 30-December 7. The auction will once again boast an impressive lineup of outdoor products and guided fresh and saltwater fishing trips. […]
We all know “that guy”. You know, Mr. One-Up… You land a 5-pound smallie? He just catches a 5-1/2-pounder. You score 4th in a club tournament (bass…or chess). He slides in with a 3rd place. […]
Bass Pro Shops is honoring the brave men and women in uniform this November and December by hosting fundraising months that invite customers to join in the cause to support two leading organizations for service […]
Shop Black Friday With Cuda 30% to 15% discounts. The Cuda® story began nearly 40 years ago as Rick Constantine grew up in the hunting and fishing world. Guided by his best friend and father […]
It’s scary. Being diagnosed with cancer is a set back. It shakes you up and gives you introspection that can result in a new purpose in life. That is especially true if you are a […]
There are always times when you can be sitting behind your carp rods with very little fish activity going on in front of you. It is times like these when it can really pay-off to […]
If there is one thing I have learned about fishing over the past fifty plus years as an angler and guide is we all seem to have particular ways we do everything from casting our […]
Four years of drought have caused huge problems for California salmon runs. A new bill, looking to fix this situation, has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. However, it’s a “good news-bad news” situation. The […]
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has confirmed the presence of giant salvinia in Chaney Branch on Lake Fork. The infestation appears to be confined to this branch and another small cove west of the […]
State officials and local residents are investigating why more than 100,000 fish turned up dead in this Eastern Baltimore County tributary that, in recent years, has been known for fine fishing and celebrated bass tournaments. […]
As New York State’s premier outdoor magazine, the Conservationist celebrates New York’s outdoors and natural resources. Each issue is packed with informative and entertaining articles, first-rate photography and stunning artwork. Fishing, hiking, recreation, travel, hunting, […]
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 […]
Endangered shortnose sturgeon have rediscovered habitat in the Penobscot River that had been inaccessible to the species for more than 100 years prior to the removal of the Veazie Dam in 2013. University of Maine […]
Purposely hidden in section 202 of the 147 page bill is the eradication of non native species in the delta and its tributaries to include largemouth, smallmouth, striped bass, crappie and catfish. The inclusion of […]
Fishiding artificial fish habitat products have been the leader of innovative forms of strictly reclaimed, PVC fish habitat since 2008, focusing on fish growth and reproduction. Flexible limbs of all sizes and massive surface area, […]
This Report is brought to you by PA Great Lakes Region tourism with additional sponsorship from Wiegel Brothers Marnie and Gamma Fishing. We answer the question “What’s biting in the lakes, streams and rivers of […]
FireDisc® Grills Co-founders, brothers and best friends, Hunter and Griffin Jaggard, are no strangers to entrepreneurship. They were raised by hardworking parents who instilled a strong work ethic and the passion and tenacity to solve […]
Young anglers, female anglers and fishermen in urban areas are most likely to go years without fishing regardless of where in the country they live, a follow-up report commissioned by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) […]
Many Cook County residents are surprised to learn that the fishing lakes they enjoy in the Forest Preserves are not natural features of the landscape, but vestiges of 20th century land use. Most of the […]
That’s the message fishermen from coast to coast have been sharing with their fellow anglers. So far, thousands have signed the Pledge and are spreading the Pitch It message of fighting litter by properly disposing […]
The excitement of a suddenly taut line and the thrill of battling a fish in its element is an experience epically captured in print by Ernest Hemingway in his Pulitzer Prize-winning Old Man and the […]
People have been building dams across the Susquehanna River — originally for canals and later for hydropower — for nearly two centuries. For nearly as long, they’ve been debating the best way to get migratory […]
By submitting 1 Koi into the Winter TOKS Contest you will receive this unique, stylish and cool pen that has a fully scaled carp swimming in the barrel end. This Fully Scaled Carp Fishing Pen […]
The basements and garages of most outdoors enthusiasts hold several coolers of various sizes, shapes and construction types. I know I have at least a dozen coolers in my own collection, which range from beat […]
As we progress into the 21st century it will not be without pain and shame as we are going to see more of these types of closures and/or changes in what we have grown accustom […]
Designed to grip fish skin while filleting, the 6″ Cuda Skin Gripper features an Aluminum Alloy structure with TPR secure-grip handle. The Cuda scale pattern handle is non-slip and is designed to work in two […]
The California Delta Is Under Attack. The Delta is in position to have many fish species put on a list for removal. This list includes striped bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and catfish. Please read […]
Four North American qualifier events have been staged and the team has been named to represent North America, including Canada, in the world kayak event.The fifth annual tournament, presented by Rhino-Rack™ and hosted by Hobie […]
Biologists trucked 58,344 migrating eels past four dams on the lower Susquehanna River this year and turned them loose upstream so they could complete their journey into upstream tributaries. That was the least number of […]
What comes to mind when you think of fishing? Perhaps a middle-aged man sitting in a boat, leisurely waiting all day for a tug at his line? Christi Rolin has news for you. She’s a […]
The 2015 edition of Renzetti’s Fly Fishing and Rod Building Fair will include some of the most legendary fly fishing and rod building celebrities in the world. They will be presenting programs related to the […]
Squirrels are a plentiful natural resource. Plus, squirrel is some of the best wild meat and their skins are used for caps, coats, glove linings and many other items, but the tail is usually thrown […]
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