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.
Tonight, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership will honor philanthropist and businessman Paul Tudor Jones II, Sen. Thad Cochran and Sen. Debbie Stabenow at the sixth annual TRCP Capital Conservation Awards Dinner. The gala event recognizes […]
Picture this: you walk out to your pond on a nice sunny morning and the first thing you notice is that distinctive mucky pond smell. Rotten eggs and decomposing organics fill your nose. Maybe you […]
They don’t grow on trees, but they do breed and live among them. And through the ages, these “amphibious” reptiles have been as closely associated with The Sunshine State as our world-famous citrus and powder-white […]
Minnesota Muskie Expo Intro – – As anglers come up with more techniques to tackle all sizes of muskies, Shimano looked to noted ‘Musky Hunter’ Jim Saric to assist with a new series of Compre […]
Babe Winkelman Productions is excited to announce a continued partnership with Fishidy for 2014. As a trusted fishing and outdoors personality for 35+ years, Babe Winkelman has helped generations of anglers hone their fishing skills […]
(By Len Lisenbee and must read by all sportsmen) Back in July of 2009 I posted a warning in my outdoors column concerning the (then new) Obama Administration’s active attempt to seize all water in […]
When it comes to a good day, two Illinois public fishing areas are a good bet. Located about an hour southwest of St. Louis, Pinkneyville City Lake and the many lakes found in Pyramid State […]
Ohio’s Beacon Journal Reported First: Every fisherman worth his salt has a good “The one that got away” story. It will take quite the tale to top Bobby Kotch. Kotch, 46, who lives in Green, […]
Every year, scores of whales become entangled in fishing gear off the Atlantic coast of the U.S. This is often fatal for the whales, and it’s a particular threat to critically endangered species like the […]
Families are invited to celebrate Easter at Bass Pro Shops this spring by enjoying free photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts for the kids, and an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt. This free, family Easter event […]
U.S. Rep. Candice Miller, R-Mich., chairwoman of the Congressional Boating Caucus, recently introduced the Defending Against Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2014. The legislation would authorize the Secretary of the Army to address the issue […]
Reported by the The Guardian: The International Court of Justice has ordered a temporary halt to Japan’s annual slaughter of whales in the southern ocean after concluding that the hunts are not, as Japan claims, […]
I joined 26 other Chesapeake Bay environmental leaders calling for substantial changes in the Jan. 29 draft of the new Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement that is supposed to guide Bay restoration efforts. Our group found […]
Few anglers probably have ever heard of Lake Tawakoni except for some serious tournament catfish anglers. Of course that all changed last spring when word spread over the internet about a catfish tournament where three […]
Provided by the Activist Angler: Nature Conservancy has produced some great interactive maps showing how invasive aquatic species have spread out across the country from their point of introduction. Featured species include bighead and silver […]
Reported by Chatham Daily News: The 420-foot-long pier that juts out into Rondeau Bay won’t be enjoyed any time soon by the thousands of people who visit this popular destination. The harsh winter and thick […]
Anglers are invited to Santee Cooper Country for the inaugural Big Fish Big Bucks Fishing Derby, which runs Monday, March 31, through Sunday, April 27, on the Santee Cooper Lakes. Presented by the Santee Cooper […]
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection congratulates kayakers Marc DeLuca and Jim Windle for finishing the entire 1,515-mile Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail, as mapped and developed by the Department’s Office of Greenways & Trails. […]
Lake of the Woods Tourism announces a charity event in conjunction with Walleye Master Charity to benefit disabled veterans and their families. “Pay It Forward” fishing extravaganza and WalleyeFest celebration will take place at Lake […]
No, the dog didn’t eat it. He did, however, just step on the rod and snap its tip. And in the mere moments following, the canine became an entangled mess of monofilament and fur. You […]
This March 26th edition ushers in warmer weather with the promise of spring and April showers that can’t dampen the spirits of most outdoor enthusiasts to head to the streams, fields, and forests for a […]
A great article from our latest edition of ODU: The predawn quiet was overwhelming. Only the timeless sound of water rushing around the rocks of a mountain stream could be heard in the distance. The […]
This April, World Fishing Network, the leading entertainment destination and digital resource for anglers throughout North America, introduces two new original productions, JP DeRose Breaking Boundaries and Bill Boyce’s Baja, and debuts new seasons of […]
Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency jointly released a proposed rule that would clearly define which streams and wetlands are protected by the Clean Water Act. This action would begin […]
Hawaii, Florida, Texas, California, Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Alaska-all offer world-class fishing. And with cold weather slamming much of the country for the past two months and spring still more than a month away, […]
Spring can be the best and the worst of times for the fisherman. The fish are active and so is the weather. It seems that spring is just one front after another. Some contain severe […]
Joseph “Brooks” Morrell recently reported three huge bass that he caught, documented, released and entered in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program. These included the second and third Hall of Fame […]
State Wildlife Grants support projects that benefit wildlife and their habitats. The goal is to keep species healthy and off the threatened and endangered species list. The department’s effort to restore native landlocked Atlantic salmon […]
We all want to be able to catch more fish and as anglers we know healthy, clean habitats produce more fish. The National Fish Habitat Conservation Act was introduced last week in the U.S. Senate […]
Here at Northcountry Guide Service our goal is to provide a fun, quality fishing experience for individuals or families in the Bemidji area. Whether you’re after the elusive muskie, or you just want to get […]
Want to catch an International Game Fish Association world-record fish? Better spool up Sufix® line and tie on a Rapala® lure. More IGFA world-record fish were caught on Rapala lures last year – 11 – […]
Reported 1st by the StarTribune: This year the sweet smell of spring will include the stench of rotting fish — thanks to a remarkably long, cold and snowy winter. Some two dozen lakes in central […]
The Multi rig, or Johnny Mac rig as it’s also known, was developed by Mike Kavannagh a number of years back and is a carp rig that is still outwitting many wary old carp. This […]
Thanks to a landmark agreement between the United States and Mexico, the parched Colorado River Delta will get a rejuvenating shot of water this spring for one of the first times in five decades, just […]
From a dam removal project on the upper Wells River to milfoil reduction in Charleston, fifteen watershed improvement projects will be going forward this spring thanks to funding from Vermont’s 2014 Watershed Grant Program. According […]
Texas – In the state’s continuing effort to combat the spread of invasive zebra mussels, 30 counties in North and Central Texas will be added effective Sunday, March 23, to the recently-implemented rules requiring that […]
When you don’t have to worry about the rain, wind and cold, fishing in bad weather really isn’t all that bad. The Frabill Rainsuit Jacket isn’t your standard foul weather gear jacket either, it was […]
Here’s a secret; you can build a quality custom fishing rod better than many manufactured rods you’ll find in a tackle or big box outdoors store. And you can catch more fish with it because […]
More than 25 anglers were recently recognized by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division with a 2013 angler award for reeling in an outstanding catch. The award program recognizes those who catch […]
It’s hard thinking about fishing when most of country is still frozen solid. However, anglers anticipating the spring bite can make a difference with improving fish habitat this upcoming season by building a fishing line […]
BDN first Reported: One weekend immersed in the world of big-time professional fishing wasn’t enough for Orrington native Jonathan Carter, who in 2013 became the first Maine angler to qualify for the elite Bassmaster Classic. […]
We are kicking off the First Day of Spring NW PA Fishing Report with BIG NEWS. The Fishing Report Prize Packet Giveaway for this coming season is BIG. Anyone who contributes to the Fishing Report […]
Registrations for the second annual U.S. Bowfishing Championship are on pace to make this event the largest bowfishing tournament ever. The May 2 – 4 event, which is being held at Table Rock and Bull […]
Word from your buds fresh off the water is that the bite’s hot. But don’t bring your ultra-light lures; the fish are attacking big baits and big baits only. And now, according to the radar, […]
Len Andrews, 74, from Richmond, Va., has spent a lifetime bass-fishing. In a recent two-week period, he caught and released at the semiprivate Lake Kingsley 12 Florida largemouth bass over 10 pounds, capped by a […]
Wellesley Island State Park, the largest undeveloped stretch of waterfront in the scenic 1000 Islands region of the St. Lawrence River, will be the site of a kids fishing weekend over the Memorial Day Weekend. […]
Groups focused on cleaning up the Anacostia River in the District of Columbia say they’re finally getting traction on key components of a cleanup effort that has moved in fits and starts for decades. In […]
Andy Johnson, a hardworking welder in Wyoming, and his wife put their “blood, sweat and tears” into building a stock pond on their 8-acre farm. They constructed it with their bare hands, filling it with […]
Fox News Reported 1st: A Minnesota fisherman long suspected of cheating at tournaments has reportedly hooked an unwanted catch — a week in jail. The Park Rapids Enterprise reports that Alfred Mead, 72, pleaded guilty […]
The Dick Hiley St. Jude Bass Classic team of Glenn Walker and Nick Gross is giving fishing fans the opportunity to bid on fishing jerseys from some of the top professional bass anglers, including reigning […]
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