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.
A tiny number of Asian carp could establish a population of the invasive fish in the Great Lakes, according to new research from the University of Waterloo. Published this week in the Biological Invasions journal, […]
As the nights cool this fall, anglers toss and turn, dreaming of muskies – giant, muskies. When targeting muskies this fall, from Lake Vermillion to Minneapolis metro lakes, this seasons anglers go-to baits will be […]
Tackle Tour Review: Quantum takes the task of tweaking and refining their products very seriously. It is this mindset that saw the birth of their Performance Tune (PT) division over ten years ago and it […]
Last week when I wrote the “Want to Be Sponsored?” piece, I heard from people in 32 different countries. Some were mad, some angry, some thought I was clueless, some agreed but what became evidently […]
I was on a two day fishing trip on Leech Lake in north central Minnesota in late September. Leech Lake is one of the Midwest’s most diverse fisheries. It hosts great populations of walleyes, perch, […]
A study to see if artificial structure placed in rearing ponds improves growth rates and hardiness of muskies is being conducted at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery. Pieces of “structure” made from scrap vinyl was […]
More than 3,000 students and teachers from New York City to Troy become “scientists for a day,” collecting and analyzing real field data during hands-on exploration of the Hudson River Estuary. The Press is invited […]
The Pink Hook Collection of Women’s Performance Shirts are available in two styles that support Breast Cancer Research through The American Cancer Society. Montauk Tackle Company will donate 10% of profits from every Pink Hook […]
It’s a fact of the sport that there will be days when the fish don’t bite. Luckily for us, consistent success in the fishing arena is not an essential component to life. Humans, while we […]
During the course of a fishing season, I get to fish a lot of different lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. Some lakes go through changes, some good, some not so good. This past year I had […]
A new report by the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership outlines recreational anglers’ recommendations for projects and initiatives designed to help the sportfishing industry in the Gulf of Mexico recover from the 2010 oil spill. “Gulf […]
Three exceptional gamefish paintings by iconic American artist Stanley Meltzoff are among the highlights of a just-opened exhibition at the Allentown Art Museum. The show is titled AMERICAN WILDLIFE ART and includes works by the […]
The last Major of the year is officially in the books after this weekend’s PAA event on Grand Lake. There wasn’t much shake-up in the Major Ranking, which means where a pro is now is […]
KeepAmericaFishing™ thanks all the members of our armed forces, past and present, and their families for the sacrifices they make to protect our freedom and our way of life, not just on Veteran’s Day, but […]
Veteran’s Day is a day set aside for Americans to express to all veterans and their families our deep appreciation for the sacrifices they make every day to protect our country and our way of life. It also kicks off […]
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of […]
From Those Of Us At ODU Magazine. We are sending out our words of appreciation and respect to you who protect our way of life. Our Veterans. We don’t take the word of Freedom lightly […]
A vegetation survey of Lake Austin by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in September revealed that the exotic plant hydrilla was finally under control. The survey found no hydrilla. It also documented that […]
We are a company specializing in sport fishing and eco-tourism in the state of Amazonas, focused on accomplishing the dream of lovers of this sport. We offer absolute comfort, outstanding security match to respect for […]
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission recently partnered with the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority to enhance aquatic vegetation in Randleman Reservoir, a 3,000-acre reservoir located in Randolph and Guilford counties. In June, Commission staff helped […]
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday and for many represents the only four-day holiday on their calendar. So what better time to offer license-free fishing days? Friday, Nov. 29, will be a license-free freshwater fishing […]
It was one of those days to try something new. I fished with a buddy from work with intentions of targeting bowfin and pike. We weren’t on the water until about 7:30 but it was […]
Good morning and welcome to Snakehead Fishing Boot Camp! I’m your first mate, Hurricalfe, a man with virtually no nautical experience and an irrational fear of Potomac River sharks. Your captain today will be Steve […]
It is a terrifying skull a foot long and containing 700 razor sharp teeth.Yet rather than being a prehistoric monster from the deep, this incredible head was actually found in Oxfordshire – and belongs to […]
An A-frame reef with limestone discs is lowered in the Gulf of Mexico on one of the R. Vernon Minton Artificial Reef Zones in state waters. The limestone discs will attract a wide variety of […]
Showing a resurgence in one of America’s favorite pastimes, the number of Americans who go fishing is up, with more than 47 million people participating in 2012. Adding to the 42.5 million who are current […]
We are a company specializing in sport fishing and eco-tourism in the state of Amazonas, focused on accomplishing the dream of lovers of this sport. We offer absolute comfort, outstanding security match to respect for […]
The traditional image of men escaping for the weekend to experience the thrill and challenge of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and shooting may be as antiquated as the gender make-up in the boardroom […]
Looking around the office, or even at my group of friends, it’s easy to see that the number of those who fish greatly outweighs the number of those who hunt. The numbers prove it. Florida […]
Tune in to watch the Profiles of Courage Series this week on CBS. Doug Dunbar, DFW CBS 11 Anchor, will feature Heroes on the Water on Thursday, Nov 7 at 10 PM CST. Doug chose Heroes on […]
Prominent sportsmen’s groups today offered specific recommendations for strengthening an Environmental Protection Agency report that could play a major role in restoring Clean Water Act protections to waters and wetlands important to fish and wildlife. […]
It was a late May 2012 in Southwestern Wisconsin. It was unusually warm for May. There was an odd wind coming out of the Northwest. Typically winds from the Northwest this time of the year […]
The Third Annual F3 Online eBay Auction is getting close! Anyone interested in donating a fishing trip or merchandise is urged to send their donation requests to Mark Gintert at mark@futurefisherman.org. All donations are tax […]
BassRankings.com and ODUMagazine.com, North Americas largest 100% digital online magazine that’s “Leading The Fishing and Hunting World with Industry News“, announces that we are combining efforts to help promote the fishing industry. BassRankings.com is a […]
The Bass Federation, the largest grass roots fishing organization in the country and the nation’s leading promoter of high school fishing, along with the Faculty of Fishing (FOF), the country’s leading on-line fishing education resource, […]
It’s that time of the year again, and the Coast Guard wishes to remind those who choose to recreate outdoors throughout the Great Lakes region to keep safety their number one priority. Every year, hunters […]
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission representatives recently visited the Phoenix factory in Tennessee to announce the lucky five finalists for the TrophyCatch registrant’s giveaway. All five anglers will receive a nice prize. One will […]
EVOLVE Fishing Co., known for innovative soft plastics like the VibraGRUB, DarkStar Swimmer, KOMPAK Craw, Nervous Walker hollow-body frog and more, is proud to announce that its subsidiary, Soul5 Tackle Labs, is now shipping hardbaits. […]
Are you ready for some fall fishing? In case you haven’t noticed fall is here and our September issue should give you some insight and great tips on what to look for this fall. Numerous […]
An Ohio man from a town just northwest of Columbus had quite the catch in Lake Erie. Brent McGlone of Marysville set a new Ohio record with his 40.80 pound buffalo, a member of the […]
When asked how important it is for American sportsmen to buy products made in the United States, surveyed hunters and shooters overwhelmingly support the idea of “buying American.” In fact, according to a recent HunterSurvey.com […]
Lake sturgeon will again be stocked in North Country waters as part of a restoration program for this threatened fish species, according to Judy Drabicki, Region 6 Director for the New York State Department of […]
One interesting sidelight to this year’s Yamaha Media Event was a fireside chat between Brandon Palaniuk, Dean Rojas and Steve Price, famous outdoor bass journalist. It is a handbook on positive outlooks for the tournament […]
Trap or Treat. Rat-L-Trap is in the spirit of Halloween with a very good promotion. The Trap or Treat Basket is valued at $50.00 but you can purchase the basket for the discounted price of […]
As I pulled through the gates at the Inn at BK Ranch, I couldn’t conceal a grin of anticipation. Like many, I had wanted for quite some time to meet the owner and legendary bait maker […]
Direct From The Activist Angler Robert Montgomery: Your help is needed to help end the waste of bluefin tuna in U.S. waters and ensure that longliners — not recreational anglers — are the ones held […]
According to the Science Daily: When it comes to economic growth and environmental impacts, it can seem like Newton’s third law of motion is the rule — for every action, there is an equal and […]
Legendary Hall of Fame angler Stu Apte, has been named to the pro staff of Hell’s Bay Boatworks, officially joining the HB team at the Ft. Lauderdale Intl. Boat Show. Welcoming him onboard are Hell’s […]
Florida big bass specialist Doug Hannon, who died earlier this year, invented a lot of useful fishing tackle and equipment during his life, and the “Microwave Guide System” featured in the Wave Series of graphite […]
Story on Bass Rankings: A championship is always a great place to get your first career victory. That’s exactly what Debbie Warner found out over the weekend. Having fished the LBAA since 2010, Warner had […]
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