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.
Fall is a magical time when the leaves become a kaleidoscope or gorgeous colors and predator fish of all kinds forget their particular species and gather in great numbers to feed on the abundant schools […]
The best gift a boater could receive this holiday season is peace of mind on the water. For just 46 cents a day, a Sea Tow Gold Card Membership ensures that that whenever he or […]
August is an important month on Lake Erie. Fisheries biologists with the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife use the results from the August trawl survey to anticipate the future population size of Lake Erie fish, […]
The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series has been expanded to three-day tournaments for 2015, instead of two, B.A.S.S. announced as it revealed the 2015 College Series schedule. “College teams competing in our series are so strong […]
The only thing that comes between Jacob Wheeler and fat bass is Sufix® fluorocarbon line. Adjusting his line size allows him to throw a DT®-6 at multiple depths. Changing your line size to control how […]
he first draft of a landmark policy released today by NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service should foster better understanding and recognition of the cultural, conservation and economic contributions by recreational saltwater anglers among federal law […]
NOAA is designating Kachemak Bay, Alaska, as its next Habitat Focus Area. Kachemak Bay, located in southern Cook Inlet, is valuable for its recreational, subsistence, and commercial fishing, marine transportation, tourism, and threatened and endangered […]
You may have noticed a particular spike in your annual Christmas shopping list. Why are all these youngsters asking for bows, arrows, and archery accessories? Mockingjay — Part 1, the next in the series of […]
1st Reported by the Calgary Sun: Calgary’s Cappon family is torn — Capponosaurus or Capponodon? After learning the pristine dinosaur fossil they uncovered this summer in southern Alberta could be a new species, the family […]
What’s biting in the lakes, streams and rivers of Crawford, Erie, Mercer and Venango Counties? CRAWORD COUNTY – Pymatuning Lake: Hooker @ Hills Country Store (filed 11/17): “I’ve been busy hunting rather than fishing, but […]
Fish, Frogs, and Fireflies: Growing Up With Nature is a new book by Robert U. Montgomery, award-winning conservation writer from Missouri and long-time Senior Writer for B.A.S.S. Publications. Fish, Frogs, and Fireflies is a collection […]
Patrick Sebile designs award-winning baits. That tradition of Sebile quality continues in their new Action First™ line of hard baits. The Sebile Bull Crank™ is the “go to” fatbodied crankbait in any shallow to medium […]
Stren® has been the gold standard since 1958, and continues the rich tradition of quality lines with the introduction of Stren FluoroCast™. The new Stren FluoroCast line is a 100% fluorocarbon line that casts like […]
NOAA Fisheries Announces $16.7 Million in Funding for Habitat Restoration in the Great Lakes. NOAA Fisheries is making available roughly $16.7 million, through President Obama’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, for habitat restoration projects in severely […]
A UFO crashed in the desert of New Mexico in 1947, you say? No way! There’s a “monster” swimming below the surface Loch Ness in Scotland? I don’t believe it! Lure color’s not of any […]
DigiGone, a communication solution provider specializing in secure video transmission, today announced the introduction of new remote telemedicine kits for marine, aviation and land-based applications. Based on DigiGone’s proprietary SecureChat video encryption and compression software,
Cruising on Rend Lake last weekend we got into a school of Yellow Bass. Since we were running spider rigs as well as one guy single pole jigging, it was really exciting for a few […]
The Future Fisherman Foundation announces its annual online auction is scheduled for Dec. 1 – 8, and once again boasts an impressive lineup of outdoor products and guided fishing trips, fresh and saltwater, with the […]
Meet Heather Reid and Marianne Huskey. Heather Reid is the founder of the Great Canadian Female Angler (GCFA), a concept where ‘ladies’ both young and old could connect with one another across Canada to share […]
SeaLife, the creator of the first digital underwater camera and a leader in underwater photography equipment, has set a new benchmark with the introduction of its new Micro HD, a permanently sealed, waterproof camera. SeaLife’s […]
The Department of Natural Resources yesterday announced that the latest round of Asian carp environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling on the lower Kalamazoo River in Allegan County produced all negative results. In October the DNR and […]
Throughout the Midwest and probably other parts of North America, there are some lakes that have special fishing regulations. Not many lakes, but a few. These special regulations greatly restrict the number of fish you […]
It may surprise you to learn that the fabled toothy monster of the Far North, the muskellunge, occurs in a growing number of lakes and rivers throughout Dixie. Fall and winter are prime times to […]
Impact Product Development, LLC announces Measure-it Fish Scale a brand new technology for the avid sport fisherman! Measure it Fish Scale is a revolutionary new measuring device for the fishing industry utilizing the power and […]
Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, introduced the Double Clutch™ USB, a compact, low-profile LED headlamp that is USB rechargeable, with optional battery back-up. The new light features both spot and flood beams […]
The Pamunkey along with its neighbor tribe, the Mattaponi, have stocked Virginia’s rivers with American shad for almost 100 years, releasing hatchery-grown fry into their namesake rivers on reservations they’ve lived on since the time […]
Women have it rough… out for hike or camping or a kayak ride and complaining about having to pee in the bushes? The answer is here …. Developed by a team of doctors, pee pocket […]
A partnership aimed at increasing the population of Ohio’s largest salamander is celebrating the successful release of nearly 200 animals into the wild, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The Toledo Zoo, […]
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of encountering many muskie in both American and Canadian waters, but only near the borders with Canada. In those areas, the muskelunge is often called “the fish of […]
Have you ever been fishing and wished there was a sign saying right where the fish are? Well, fish attractors and the buoys that mark them are intended to do just that. We all know […]
FISHBUM has been hired time and time again to create custom gear for customers all around the world. Below is a just a SAMPLE showing SOME of the designs we have come up with for […]
The popularity of the PENN® Battle® spinning reel continues to grow as anglers recognize the durability and fishability found in this finely crafted reel. Inspired by design innovations made possible through new technology, PENN introduces […]
As the leader in controlled depth fishing, Cannon® is excited to announce an all-new video series. The purpose of the series is to create an outlet for sharing fishing tactics and strategies, and to provide […]
Under Armour® Eyewear, a division of Eyeking, is excited to announce the launch of the new Wounded Warrior collection as part of the 2014 outdoor collection. The Under Armour WWP collection, after many years of […]
Today we hear from Tannar Francis, a Pathways student working in our fisheries program in Maine. Tannar shares his story of passion and commitment to fisheries conservation, and his journey in following his dream to […]
World Fishing Network, the leading entertainment destination and digital resource for anglers throughout North America, premieres the third installment of the second season of its signature magazine format show, World Fishing Journal, with another all-star […]
Biologists hope rule changes approved by the Utah Wildlife Board will encourage anglers to keep more fish in Utah. Keeping the fish you catch — up to your legal limit — is the key to […]
Mann’s has been advised by the inventor of The Alabama Rig®, Andy Poss, that The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a U.S. Design Patent (Nbr. D687,917S) in his name (Michael A. Poss). Application […]
Adventures Afield has a real nice list of fly tying and fly fishing info – this is one. A typical streamer, the Retriever can be swung, stripped, and some prefer to fish it under an […]
Topwater Baits: Not Just For Breakfast Anymore: Not just for breakfast anymore – once a slogan for Florida orange juice, keep those words in mind when you tie on a Rapala topwater bait. Both are […]
Some California bass and panfish have new homes on their way to Carbon Canyon Regional park in Brea California, which has been recently dredged, sealed and getting ready for fishing. A number of flooding events […]
SONARPHONE Wi-Fi Technology Changes the Game: Minneapolis, MN. Vexilar, a marine electronics company for over 50 years is now poised to make a shocking leap forward in marine sonar with the launch of their newest […]
New for 2015 is a smaller size Rapala® Scatter Rap® Shad. Measuring 2 inches long and weighing 3/16 of an ounce, the new size is 3/4 of an inch shorter and 1/16 of an ounce […]
Victorinox Swiss Army, with a 130-year heritage of quality and innovation in blade design, introduces the Delémont Collection, a complete new line of Swiss Army Knives offering a variety of unique features, tools and styles […]
As the weather goes so goes the fishing this past week, the high pressure days caused long faces and tough times, while the cloudy somewhat sunny days were as good as it gets during the […]
For all our friends please consider a summer / fall trip to Fontana Village, NC. Absolutely beautiful. People are fantastic. Leave them electronic gadgets home and “Enjoy”. Fontana Village offers comfortable accommodations for special interest […]
A pattern emerged in the 80’s that brought success to many tournament bass fishermen. Schooling fish on ledges were going crazy for a little bait called the Preacher’s Jig by Mann’s. Recent success in FLW […]
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries would like to announce that construction of the new Cross Bayou Weir, located in the Larto-Saline Complex, is complete. The water control structure is now closed, allowing the […]
Offering the basic tools needed to start a fire and fish for food, the 12 Survivors™ F&F (Fish and Fire)™ Emergency Kit is a must-have accessory to have handy when planning an outdoor excursion or […]
TBK Industries LLC/Trophy Bag Kooler, Inc. would like to announce the endorsement of our product line by professional angler and TV host Jimmy Houston of Jimmy Houston Outdoors. KoolerGel® was recently recognized by ODU magazine […]
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