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.
The Fish and Boat Commission Tuesday announced $500,000 in grants to develop and implement projects that benefit fishing, boating, and aquatic resources in and around Sinnemahoning Creek in Cameron, Elk, Potter and McKean counties.The funding […]
Anglers have trusted the Berkley Flicker Shad since it was introduced. When it comes to catching fish, beginners and professionals still rely on them whenever – and wherever – fun or money is on the […]
The 333 Restaurant in Grenada, Mississippi will certainly go down in history as a great place to eat. It will also be recognized as the birthplace of the Outlaw Max Game Changer. In 2012 during […]
Those familiar plastic orange traffic barrels are everywhere along Arkansas roads. What happens to them then they are broken or damaged? Instead of going to landfills, a good many of them are seeing second use […]
Over the years we have found what fishermen want is to catch more fish. So, when developing new products we start with the idea that it must catch fish well—hopefully, better than what’s currently in […]
Democrat and Chronicle 1st reported: James VanArsdall of West Henrietta has officially been recognized for breaking the state record for freshwater drum, a fish more commonly referred to as sheepshead and vastly underrated for its […]
As we progress into 2014 the issue of the grass on Lake Guntersville seems to take front and center for me. We have gone through a very cold winter seeing ice form across areas of […]
Perfect for fishing, hunting, paddling and other outdoor activities, the Glacier Glove Dr. Shade Lycra Sun Gloves with synthetic leather provide maximum UV hand protection without hampering your grip. Designed with a very lightweight, fast-drying […]
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced the final totals from its spring fish-stocking efforts. The DNR’s Fisheries Division stocked a total of 19,382,390 fish that weighed 383 tons and consisted of 10 different […]
Bullet Weights® continues to expand its line of products for bass anglers with new tungsten drop shot sinkers. “Tungsten sinkers are preferred in certain fishing applications by many avid bass anglers, and drop shotting has […]
Getting an armful of rods and reels to a favorite fishing spot, or out to a kayak or paddleboard, can be a challenging task, especially because a typical angler will probably carry a load of […]
As we quickly approach August and the dog days of summer, this is a friendly reminder that there are only 65 days till the beginning of deer season! This year deer season begins with a […]
Chad Hoover heads north of the border to search for big bass in the Ottawa Valley’s Clayton Lake—a world-class public lake found just outside of the nation’s capital. Wilderness Systems’ Kayak Bassin’ with Chad Hoover […]
A four-time Bassmaster Classic winner, Clunn has been competing at the highest level of tournament fishing for 40 years. And He is showing no signs of slowing down. This year he has finished in the […]
NW PA FISHING REPORT: Brought to you by the PA Great Lakes Region tourism. What’s biting in the counties of Crawford, Erie, Mercer and Venango? News Items: Winners of Fishing Report Panfish ID Contest: In […]
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today a new brand licensing program to help fishermen ensure they are purchasing fishing line containing genuine Spectra® fiber. Under the program, fishing line brands can recognize Spectra fiber as a […]
The new Warning Shot drop shot and finesse bait from YUM features hand-pour quality and a unique, thin blade-shaped tail that moves with the slightest twitch or breath of current. This 3 ¾-inch ribbed worm […]
Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the country, has dropped to its lowest level since it was filled in the 1930s, a decline that reflects 14 years of drought and a growing imbalance between the […]
Bullseye Snakehead are a large, elongate fish (looking similar to our native bowfin) with sharp teeth and the ability to breathe air. Native to southeast Asia, these ambush predators are bottom-dwelling, feeding primarily on small […]
On a warm afternoon in early May, a group of biologists from the District of Columbia’s Department of the Environment could be seen leaning over the side of a boat, tipping the contents of a […]
The summer heat and record-setting boat traffic finds lots of local residents looking for other options this year. Many of those who still love to fish or observe nature, however, look to the cool waters […]
The world’s largest sportfishing trade show, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, is being held July 15 – 18, at the Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Fla. Produced by the […]
Froggin’ has to be one of the most fun ways to catch a largemouth bass. Even with missed explosive strikes beneath the lure, it’s a heart pounding to experience, and just wait until you hook […]
The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) has announced the release of an updated Monitoring and Response Plan (MRP) intended to protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp, and to prevent the invasive fish species […]
Since its formation a year ago, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Marine Theft Investigations Team has recovered more than 100 stolen boats valued at some $800,000. Made up of Texas game wardens, the Law […]
It’s said that big things have small beginnings. The adage rings especially true for Rapala®, a company that has put high-quality fishing lures and accessories in the hands of anglers across the globe for more […]
Wonder what Alexander Graham Bell might say today about the evolution of his “electromagnetic telephone?” Given that the modern smart phone fits nicely into your pocket and works everywhere you take it—a dramatic departure from […]
If you read today’s fishing magazines, you’d think the spinnerbait was dead. Yet, while everybody’s throwing swim jigs in lieu of the old standby, blades are looking pretty new again to conditioned fish. Just ask […]
Nearly 12,000 fewer cormorants are eating fish in the Santee Cooper system. That’s because the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) granted permits to 1,225 hunters to shoot the birds Feb. 2 to March […]
The GIDEON Action-Sports Camera: Armed and ready for battle, the all-new ‘Gideon’ is WASPcam’s premium camera model, pushing out serious pixel-power, higher frame-rate quality and allowing no room for error when it comes to capturing […]
To push the outer limits of what’s possible; to go well beyond the ordinary, usual or expected; to exist at the furthest ends of the universe. Few words evoke such tantalizing and spine-tingling imagery as […]
As a growing number of women participate in hunting or fishing, the need for clinics and education is increasing to help them have success in the field. To assist and encourage women to pursue hunting […]
A two-month-long enforcement initiative on the Hudson River and its tributaries resulted in the ticketing of more than 60 individuals for numerous fishing-related violations, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Regional Director Keith Goertz announced […]
Today, the U.S. Senate effectively killed the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014 when it failed to pass a vote that would have moved the bill forward. After 81 amendments were offered to the bill, many […]
InsideLine 4 Part Series (All Links Here): You’ve heard it a jillion times—the only thing that doesn’t change is change itself. Does that bit of wisdom apply where fishing is concerned? You better dang well […]
Our founding fathers created a government that gives citizens a voice. This July 4th, take a moment and speak up to increase your opportunities for better fishing. Do you know of a river or lake […]
The Department of Natural Resources recently developed a video to assist anglers and the public in properly identifying a native bowfin versus the invasive snakehead fish. The video was produced in collaboration with Michigan-Out-of-Doors Television. […]
On the morning of July 9, twenty youth from the Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club (http://believeinkids.ca) will be climbing onto a Greyhound bus for 4 days of fishing, canoeing, campfires, and more – and […]
“This reel truly deserves the name ‘legend’ on its spool,” said WaveSpin CEO Russ Riley of its newest offering the Legend 250. “In the eight years since WaveSpin’s inception, this is the finest reel we’ve […]
Every angler has experienced at least one crummy day of fishing that they would rather just forget. As much as no one wants to admit it, most of us have come home (GASP!) skunked at […]
The Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association’s 2014 Youth Journalism Contest is underway and young writers and photographers have until 5 p.m., July 22 to submit entries. There are two writing divisions: Junior Essay is open to […]
The spiny water flea is poised to enter Lake Champlain. The Lake Champlain Research Institute (LCRI) has confirmed massive numbers of spiny water fleas in the Glens Dalls Champlain Canal Feeder. the junction basin where […]
Consider Glacier Glove’s Dr. Shade sun hood your insurance policy against damaging UV rays. Unique, vented back design lets you wear the clava as a scarf or as a full hood. Wear as a full […]
After significant objection from the recreational fishing and boating community, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has taken steps to correct a key fisheries economics report that misleadingly indicated that the domestic commercial fishing industry […]
Pushing the fur-and-feather envelope to its limits? You bet! Fly-fishing practices have transformed tenfold over the past few years. Ripping huge articulated streamers and enormous topwater flies for gargantuan freshwater predators like muskie and pike […]
Grand Slam Bluewater is an extra strong, premium saltwater monofilament engineered to break the will of pelagic giants. Made from a combination of advanced multi-polymer and copolymer, Bluewater is brutally strong – with actual breaking […]
These Realtree® camo sunglasses are designed for the outdoorsman who’s on the water when he’s not in the woods. Featuring Realtee AP® and Realtree Xtra® camo, the Blackfin camo sunglasses by Costa® are designed to […]
Angler Jimmy Tucker knows that a day of fishing in Georgia can be well worth it, and next time he will be sure to have a net to make it a little easier! Tucker, age […]
Stylish Design, Fish-Ready Protection and Glare-Cutting Vision Combine in This New Wiley X® Climate ControlTM Model. If you want to read the water like a pro, be the sharpest looking angler on the water and […]
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