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.
SOLitude Lake Management, an industry leader in lake and pond management, fisheries management and related environmental services for the Eastern United States is seeking nominations to assist a non-profit organization located from New Jersey to […]
“Have you ever seen the teeth on a Muskie?” was a comment that was made to me when I first decided I was going to try targeting Muskie from my kayak by a fellow that […]
SDFish.com Reported 1st: Fishermen have been drooling over the thought of fishing Olivenhain Reservoir since it was completed in 2003 – and after almost 12 years of waiting, they’ll finally get their shot this summer. […]
A decade ago, Mike Long looked out over his 3,000-acre farm in the northern reaches of Indiana and didn’t like what he saw. The Shatto ditch, a canal-like drainage ditch that carries water away […]
We’ve all seen the funny videos of people fighting Asian carp with nets, baseball bats, and even swords. Now it’s time to get serious. Asian carp are poised to infiltrate the Great Lakes and devastate […]
Though southern Louisiana rarely endures the nastiness winter dishes out to most of the nation, it still gets cold enough across coastal marshes to give even the hardiest speckled trout lockjaw. Die-hard speck anglers generally […]
Waco Tribune Reported 1st: Tarps laid down in October to smother a colony of zebra mussels at Lake Waco failed to kill all of them, but city of Waco officials are holding on to hope […]
When the doors of the Bass Pro Shops Atlantic City Outpost swing open on April 15, visitors will be amazed at how artisans have captured the beauty and outdoor opportunities found in south Jersey. Like […]
If you’ve never camped before, you may be worried you’ll be missing something important when you arrive at your camping destination. To be honest, it happens to all of us sooner or later. We unroll […]
This edition of ODU Magazine will take you from warm weather fishing to ice fishing and hit many topics in between. We touch on all these species in this edition: Shellcrackers, Crappie, Burbot, Walleye, Largemouth […]
By the time he was 4 years old, chess prodigy Samual Reshevsky was making the ultimate checkmate commonplace; a few short years later he was defeating even the most accomplished players with ease. Then there […]
House lawmakers from the Committee on Appropriations met today to consider funding decisions impacting fish, wildlife, and public lands. TRCP Director of Government Relations Steve Kline spoke in front of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, […]
Grease those reels! Spool on fresh GAMMA Line! Spring is about to break loose! The Allegheny River and French Creek will be the first waterways to be ice free. Inland lakes will be a little […]
Americans are more conscious than ever about properly disposing of, or recycling plastic containers and other materials. The recreational fishing industry, through KeepAmericaFishing®, its grassroots angler advocacy campaign, is asking anglers to add their worn […]
Although the outdoor market is one typically focused on male consumers, today, more than a quarter of all anglers are female, while women account for approximately 10 percent of all hunters and shooters. Women outdoors […]
Try bowfishing to sharpen your archery skills and do something good for the environment, too. So what does bowfishing have to do with the environmental catchphrase: reduce, reuse, recycle? Using specialized archery tackle to fish […]
Without a doubt, it’s the common carp. It’s said that many years ago when a group of scientists set out to test the relative intelligence of various freshwater fresh, carp finished first in the fish […]
Garmin is pleased to announce the addition of Marianne Huskey, professional walleye angler, to its marine pro team lineup. Huskey joins more than a dozen professional anglers that will be representing Garmin and its new […]
If fish weren’t already in water, they would drool at the sight of Bass Pro Shops® XPS® Swimming Minnow. This new soft plastic bait practically screams “easy meal” to predatory fish and should be in […]
Do you throw rattling baits? This bait has a rattling sound that differs from others on the market. Success has been had on bass, walleye, and pike. The Rattle Eye Joe has a precisely weighted […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is building its next generation of elite state law enforcement officers with application to the 60th Texas Game Warden Cadet class now open through April 30. “We are excited for […]
Having a good grip is pivotal to premium performance. Consider the carpenter. Without a solid grip of his hammer-handle, there’s little chance of sending a nail true and deep. A NASCAR driver would eat the […]
The old adage that ‘good things come in pairs’ is alive and well at Z-Man Fishing Products, as the company today announces the forthcoming release of its digital Webisode series, Project Z—Season 2, as well […]
Arctic Ice™ Alaskan Series is specifically designed to keep your beverages and perishables refrigerated all day or longer. The active ingredient is derived from plants – not petroleum. It is non-toxic, environmentally friendly
Our 4th Annual Rendezvous is one week from tomorrow. With awesome seminars, Randy Newberg on hand for the whole weekend, and a Backcountry Brewfest (20 kinds of beer!) on Friday night, the weekend is shaping […]
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents arrested three Mississippi men in Tensas Parish on Feb. 10 for alleged drug and illegal weapon charges. Agents arrested Jovanti Barnes, 22, Natchez, Kanari L. Screws, […]
Take your fishing adventures to the very limits with the Bass Pro Shops Extreme Baitcast reel It’s your day off yet you’re headed toward the lake long before the sun begins to change the color […]
The FishAmerica Foundation (FAF) is, once again, the recipient of a generous donation from the American Snuff Company (ASC). For the second year, the company has made a generous donation to the foundation to further […]
Keying in on one of a bass’ top senses, flash recognition, The Crystal Classic™ by Mann’s Bait Company offers anglers science to accompany the most significantly new spinnerbait design in decades. The revolutionary blade contains […]
For anglers who believe they have what it takes to be the next big-time bass fishing pro, Bass Pro Shops is providing that chance on its new show, The Next Great Angler. Anglers are invited […]
For the 12th year in a row, more dams were removed in Pennsylvania last year than in any other state. According to American Rivers, 17 Pennsylvania dams topped the list of 72 dams removed across […]
The popular Pad Crasher and Poppin’ Pad Crasher hollow body frog line-up gives anglers three new color patterns designed in cooperation with B.A.S.S. Elite pro anglers. Set for introduction at the 2015 Bassmaster Classic, these […]
Matzuo Model 97001 Drop Shot Hooks feature a swivel in the eye, that allows the hook to rotate completely around 360 degrees without creating any line twist and better attracting fish to strike. The super […]
Tickets to see the greatest legends of golf compete at the April 22-26, 2015, Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge are on sale now. This event is an amazing opportunity to […]
Honeywell announced the launch of Spectra® HT high tenacity fiber, the newest generation of high-strength Spectra fiber and the world’s strongest fishing-line material of its size. Shimano, makers of the popular PowerPro®, will be the […]
Reel N’ Shad from Mann’s has been specifically developed to imitate the real swimming action of live baitfish. This soft plastic jerkbait outswims similar style baits by producing its own unique and lifelike action when […]
WCHS – ABC Reported 1st. There is a big project going on at Summersville Lake in Nicholas County and during the winter months is the perfect chance for the West Virginia DNR to get it […]
Hedrick Belin, President of the Potomac Conservancy, asks audience members to raise their hands if they drank water today. He reminded them that water came from the Potomac River before beginning the pitch portion of […]
At day’s end, a shadow doesn’t die, it slowly fades away. So it is with Rapala®’s new suspending jerkbait, the Shadow Rap®. Combining a horizontal struggle with a vertical fade, it perfectly mimics a minnow’s […]
Almost every fishing boat has a livewell. Some have dedicated baitwells, too. Most rely on pumps to re-circulate water – an important function that regulates water temperature, removes the buildup of toxins like ammonia, and […]
This Report is brought to you by PA Great Lakes Region tourism with additional sponsorship from Wiegel Brothers Marine and Gamma Fishing. We answer the question “What’s biting in the lakes, streams and rivers of […]
Rod and reel combat with the monsters lurking in your secret spot calls for big baits and heavy line. That’s why the Bass Pro Shops® Revolution 300 Casting Reel should be your weapon of choice. […]
Lets face it, the world of competitive bass fishing revolves around 5X3. 5 Fish by 3 O’clock! On any given Saturday most of us will be setting in our boats and waiting for that first glimpse […]
Matzuo America® offers the most Innovative and Cost Effective products in the market today. We are never satisfied. We constantly innovate. We combine tried and true features with surprising innovations and finishes to produce some […]
New for Spring Fishing 2015 – Designed around a performance platform with a focus on weight, balance, sensitivity and action, anglers of all levels can experience what G. Loomis is all about with the new […]
After 3 years of intensive research and development with Elite Series Pro Mike Iaconelli, Abu Garcia debuts the much-anticipated Ike Rod Series at the 2015 Bassmaster Classic event in Greenville, SC. Consisting of fifteen different […]
There’s always a buzz in the arena at the final Bassmaster Classic weigh-in. Hoards of fans come to see the nations very best anglers compete for the Classic title and $300,000 winner’s purse. What most […]
Word has it that in the days following the Iraq war, U.S. military members relieved stress by wetting a line in the private lakes of none other than Saddam Hussein. Not surprisingly short on tackle, […]
Shut down in the fall because of safety concerns, one of the most popular and historic access sites on the Potomac River will re-open in March, according to the National Park Service (NPS). Still, resource […]
A coalition of state and local government agencies, led by the State Water Board and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife inspected 15 marijuana farms in January along Sproul Creek in Humboldt County. The […]
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