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.
In existence since 1961, Weiss Lake in Alabama is a 30,200-acre lake with 450 miles of shoreline. Popular as a travel destination for anglers and boaters, the lake has been known as The Crappie Capital […]
The screech of the reel is a dead giveaway for some rockfish action on the Ohio River. Even if they are not on the agenda today, rockfish, or as they are often known, striper can […]
A hawg belly musky catch from Lake of the Woods on the Bigtooth Tackle JUICE Mini 8. Jeff “Jiggy” Andersen talks about an 8 day trip with 34 muskies in the boat. He covers a […]
Southeast Lower Peninsula Fishing Report; Lake Erie: Is producing some walleye for those trolling in 18 to 25 feet with crawler harnesses, spoons and crank baits although crawler harnesses worked best. Fish were caught near […]
This Report is brought to you by PA Great Lakes Region tourism with additional sponsorship from Wiegel Brothers Marina and Gamma Fishing. We answer the question “What’s biting in the lakes, stream and rivers of […]
Credible reports of snakehead sightings and results from a Maryland Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service survey indicate that the non-native snakehead species has spread into the C&O Canal
CBS Minnesota reported 1st: Two brothers living on Lake Minnetonka have a big fish story to tell. James and Johnny Range Jr. are part of a fishing league on the lake, and they reeled in […]
I have written many, many times about products that came from an idea generated on a fishing boat. They always have the same tagline, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Well, here we go again.
By Jeff Samsel. Asher and I did our final preparation today, finishing packing our bags, gathering other gear and loading it all into the Fiesta. I have to admit that as the piles grew on […]
Offering tournament caliber performance and lightweight sensitivity you have to feel to believe, the Carrot Stix Pro Grade TI Spinning Rods are Carrot Stix top-of-the-line rod series. Get to know more by visiting @TackleWarehouse at […]
In general, anglers are good stewards. Because they enjoy the outdoors, they understand that it makes good sense to take care of it. This is especially true with fish care and handling.
Fish Bait Radio Reported:Native walleye have returned to the Kentucky River after a decades-long absence. Fisheries employees with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources stocked more than 25,000 native southern strain walleye
The Picasso Shock Blade is manufactured to bring you the very best in innovation and technology. The Patent Pending design creates a lot of thumping vibration and hunting action even when reeled at a very […]
An expert says he has cracked the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster – and has warned that sightings will soon dry up. For 24 years Steve Feltham has assiduously watched the waters of Loch […]
Source FTR: Independent marine recreational bait and tackle retail stores provide a big boost to the U.S. economy, a NOAA study has found. According to the study, which NOAA believes to be the first economic […]
Something to think about: For the second time in two weeks, another Cobb high school student has been arrested and charged with breaking a zero-tolerance weapons law after a search of his vehicle turned up […]
There are a lot of good reasons to fish barbless. For one, you get to experience some of America’s most magnificent streams. For another, barbless offers the best sustainable practices for catch and release. Rebel […]
The Little Penguin is here. This is the most-anticipated Fenix release for 2015! Fenix has taken the camping lantern market to the next level with the CL25R all-season rechargeable lantern. Don’t let the small size […]
America’s fascination with plastic began when modern thermoplastic compounds were first developed for commercial use during the years leading up to WWII. Plano Molding Company was one
If the engineers at St. Croix Rod were professional card sharks, they’d be odds on favorites to win the World Series of Poker. Lady Luck needn’t apply when these guys get together to craft a […]
German angler Agnieszka Szelag caught and released this quality 20.1 kg (44 lb 4 oz) common carp (Cyprinus carpio) on May 2nd while fishing Schiossteich, Austria. Szelag was soaking a boilies bait, and needed 20 […]
Today, the National Drought Resilience Partnership (NDRP) will bring stakeholders together at the U.S. Department of the Interior for the White House Drought Symposium, made possible with the support of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership […]
The world’s largest sportfishing trade show, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as #ICAST, is being held July 14 – 17, at the Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Fla. Produced by the […]
This report is brought to you by PA Great Lakes Region tourism with additional sponsorship from Wiegel Brothers Marina and Gamma Fishing. We answer the question “What’s biting in the lakes, streams and rivers of […]
The Unions Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) capped off three Take Kids Fishing Day events in Wisconsin last month as part of Work Boots on the Ground – the USA’s flagship conservation program. The goal of the […]
The marshes, lakes, and bays of western Terrebonne Parish are extraordinary places to fish. A late-April trip I took to the fresh and brackish marshes near Lost Lake produced constant action on chunky bass, bluegills, […]
With the addition of new Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes in Abilene, Tyler and Missouri City, more Texans and their families than ever have good fishing close to home. Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes are located across the state, […]
When the doors of the Bass Pro Shops Brandon/Tampa Outdoor World swing open on July 29, visitors will be amazed at how artisans have captured the beauty and outdoor opportunities found in Florida’s Sun Coast […]
Plano revolutionized the tackle storage business over 60 years ago with the creation of the first molded plastic tackle box. Since then, the pioneers of practicality at Plano have innovated one new tackle storage solution […]
Attention swimmers, especially the beautiful little ones: scientists anticipate a slightly smaller, though still large, dead zone to form in the Chesapeake Bay this summer. By “still large,” they mean it will still rob a […]
Non-profit organization Fishing’s Future has nearly 60 chapters in more than 15 states with the primary mission of getting kids and adults outdoors. In 2014 alone, Fishing’s Future chapters worked with over 100,000 participants
Feature Snip From thestar.com: Lurking beneath the calm surface of Toronto’s ponds and waterways lies an unexpected monster of the deep — giant goldfish.It’s no urban fish tale. Rick Portiss, a fish expert with the […]
Jonathan Randall of Smithville became a Missouri record holder when he shot a river carpsucker using a bow and arrow at Smithville Lake in early May. The new “alternative method” record river carpsucker taken by […]
The extremely hot days of Summer are here again and the bass population at Lake Lanier has headed into the depths and comfort of open water structures again. However, this annual occurrence shouldn’t stop anglers […]
Versatile performance is the concept behind Shimano’s new Zodias rods series, an 12-model line-up designed in actions and lengths for accuracy when needed, long distance when needed, or when finesse techniques are need. The series […]
Bowfishing, the ultimate combination of bowhunting and sight fishing, is the next big thing, and you can get in on the action with Archenemy™gear. This brand new line of bowfishing equipment is for those new […]
Whether public or private, the amount of land available to hunters is limited and in many areas, shrinking. As a result, the cost to go hunting is expected to rise as sportsmen are obligated to […]
Article snip from the Tennessee Valley Muskie Authority – It Might As Well Be Spring: I’m a restless as a willow in a windstorm; I’m as giddy as a baby in a swing. I swear […]
Fishing has been in Marianne’s blood since age 6 on the big waters of Lake Michigan.She has sought out many species including perch, northern pike, bass, salmon, musky, pan fish and of course her favorite […]
The Conowingo Dam is a hugely popular outdoors destination. Birders flock to the enormous structure that spans the Susquehanna River to watch eagles, herons and a pair of peregrine falcons. Anglers crowd along Fishermen’s Park
I have told parts of this story several times over the years, including a mention in my first contribution to the Hobie Top Gun Series. Now I will tell how it has developed into a […]
Economic conditions in recent years have forced people to make hard decisions on the use of their discretionary income for recreational fishing trips. Family responsibilities demand we do better and more efficiently add to the […]
Read all about the fast, furious and action pack event which is creating the buzz at EFFTEX and be ready to follow it from the 24th – 27th June as competitors in the main Boat event, […]
Carter LaLiberte’s mother isn’t surprised that he loves the outdoors and fishing. By 9 months of age, he was riding in a boat. At 2 years old, he was fishing, and, by 4, he was […]
At the recent EFTTEX show in Warsaw, Poland, Mann’s Bait Company’s new spinnerbait, The Crystal Classic™, nailed the top award for Best Metal Lure at the highly attended European trade show. In development for over […]
Join us on Fish Bait Radio with Jason Jablonski, he is the owner of Ski’s Spinners, a lure company located in Zeeland, Michigan. They offer custom a wide verity of painted and UV coated in-line […]
I’d never heard of this topic until the other day, but with a quick search I soon found a lot of other people talking about the same thing. It seems there are anglers all over […]
We have made great progress over the past five years bringing youth into the outdoor sports, especially the world of fishing. When I started working on my end of the problem in 2010, I was […]
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New Legend Elite Musky series comprises the lightest (and finest) rods on Earth – must-haves for marathon musky fishing. If ever a Skunkworks or black budget project existed for musky fishing, this is it. Recently […]
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