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 puzzling case of hundreds of dead Asian carp found floating in the Missouri River has been eating at fisheries biologist Jeff Schuckman for weeks. The mystery revealed itself in May, when the decaying fish […]
We have definitely seen some summer time affects this last week from the heat and intense sun; although we are catching fish it is certainly not as active as it was in June or July! […]
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership will launch the second half of its Barnyard to Boatyard Conservation Exchange on August 8-11 in Sioux Falls with six South Dakota farm families hosting two Louisiana fishermen. This summer, […]
Two members of the Kennedy family who thought they were doing a good deed by freeing an entangled sea turtle actually violated the law, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. John Bullard of […]
Alaska’s summer heat wave has been pleasant for humans but punitive for some of its fish. Overheated water has been blamed for large die-offs of hatchery trout and salmon stocks in at least two parts […]
On Day 2 of the Bass Pros Shops Bassmaster Northern Open on Oneida Lake, New York pro Jim Bianchi landed the largest limit of the tournament, 19 pounds 4 ounces, to build a lead of […]
We know, we know. Most of you equate Maine with lobsters and lighthouses. But look at a map and you’ll see that the jagged coastline is just a tiny part of the puzzle that makes […]
University of Wisconsin-Superior senior Tucker Lindberg is spending the summer hanging out at boat ramps on Lake Superior. Although he enjoys being around the water, Lindberg is there for a purpose: to talk to boaters […]
Having a shortened bass season compared to the rest of North America, Canadian anglers are definitely at a disadvantage when it comes to the available time on the water, as well as the experience of […]
Through its corporate volunteering program, The SOLution, SOLitude Lake Management, an industry leader in lake and pond management, fisheries management and related environmental services for the Southeast and mid-Atlantic states, has named Aaron Cushing, Fisheries […]
Capt. Rodney Smith: The sun hadn’t appeared, yet, but young Dean and I were nearing our destination, Canaveral National Seashore’s Playalinda Beach. Even though the trip had been planned for a while, Dean still wanted […]
Kid’s tackle is the most important tackle. It is the link between creating anglers for life or sitting on the couch playing video games. There was a new Ugly Stik® Youth combo introduced at the […]
12The Lew’s booth at the annual ICAST fishing tackle tradeshow being held in Las Vegas this week has been buzzing with activity ever since Wednesday’s opening.Among the company’s Lew’s, Wally Marshall Signature Series and Mr. […]
Cajun country in and around Lake Charles, Louisiana is a virtual plethora of legendary and mouthwatering cuisine and fantastic fishing! One can feast on such prize dishes as shrimp, crawfish etouffee, crawfish pie, oyster, shrimp, […]
Talk about one that got away. An Arkansas man who caught a record 68-pound striped bass sued the International Game Fish Association for denying him a $1 million prize in their contest. Rodney Ply, 41, […]
Wired2Fish, “I stopped by the T-H Marine booth at ICAST and they had some products that are definitely worth checking out. One of my favorite products was an electronics mount they developed called the Shock […]
Asian carp have been found in fisheries from Colorado to New Jersey and from North Dakota to Florida, according to a map released recently by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Geological Survey, […]
How tough is the new Ugly Stik® GX2™? Tough enough that Ugly Stik (#theUglyTour) is confident to send one rod across the country, giving their fans the unique opportunity to put it to the test […]
Rat-L-Trap’s Summer Sale is on…at the online store now through September 31, 2013. Customers will get 10 % off if they use the discount code “summersale” when they check out. Who we are: In the […]
OFF!®, the trusted brand for insect repellents, has outdoor enthusiasts covered from head-to-toe. Whether heading out for a weekend fishing trip, relaxing in a hammock or grilling in the backyard, there’s an OFF!® Insect Repellent […]
The “2012 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report” indicated that 46.2 million Americans fished in 2011. Approximately 18 percent of youths (6 to 24 years old) and 16 percent of adults enjoyed wetting a line, making recreational […]
Each year fishing industry insiders from around the globe descend on ICAST with one thing in mind-to see the next season’s hottest new products. The night before the show opens is like Christmas Eve; but […]
Very good read…There is a 13.5-foot yellow “banana” on the top of my Toyota 4Runner. Veteran Miami charter skipper Bouncer Smith would blanch at the thought of a yellow boat, especially one resembling a banana, […]
Are you thinking of heading to New Zealand to fish, but aren’t too sure about how to get there? Or how to get around the country once you’ve arrived? Well, sit back and I’ll take […]
I’ve been leading whitewater rafting trips for years and have frequently had to deal with tough river conditions during the day and the demands of the people on my trips at night. I love the […]
Imagine the clutter of nearly 50-years of fishing in both salt and fresh waters. You would think there are eight tackle boxes in the boat. That is not the case. There are two bags, one […]
NRA Outdoors coordinates booking with hundreds of the finest hunting and fishing outfitters around the world. Ensuring that each and every one of these outfitters adheres to the highest standards of excellence outlined in the […]
A North Alabama fisherman caught what he thought was a strange fish in the Tennessee River at Ditto Landing. “It was really no time at all,” said Chris Brasher. “The fish took off with it […]
Jake Bussolini, local fishing book author, and his volunteers from the Mooresville Harbour Fishing Club hosted 30 kids to a morning of fishing at the Bass Pro Store pond in Concord. This was the fifth […]
Existence in the Mohave Desert can be short lived, especially in July. It’s the land of thermal extremes: cool (even cold) by night, scorching hot by day. The air temperature can rise so quickly thermometers […]
By Brent Homan: I’m putting together the second annual Operation “Kick Some Bass” Tournament for Freedom Care Warrior Project. It was recently featured on the Bassmaster website, here. As the tournament director, I am 100% […]
In response to the recent news about the $500,000 per year cost to manage the 900 acre infestation of the invasive and dangerous aquatic weed, hydrilla, in Lake Waccamaw in North Carolina, and the potential […]
Why do we fish? Most fishermen (and women) don’t stop to analyze why we love fishing. We’re too busy planning our next trip or daydreaming about the fish that got away. We hook fish; they […]
Do you have a fishing bucket list. Some bass anglers say Falcon Lake or Lake Fork. Trout anglers might say Northern Maine or the Great lakes. Pike and muskie anglers might say Canada..any lake. But […]
An out-of-state angler traveled to Wisconsin last week and returned home with an extremely rare memento — a state record fish. Fishing Tuesday on Lake Michigan near Sheboygan, Roy Stromsness of Sioux Falls, S.D., caught […]
Old Town, Maine Old Town Canoes & Kayaks, a brand steeped in craftsmanship, innovation and tradition, is pleased to announce that its new Predator kayak took home ‘Best Boat’ accolades from the New Product Showcase […]
With the recent discovery of quagga mussels in Lake Powell, boaters leaving the northeastern Arizona lake will be required by law to pull their boat plug and decontaminate and dry their watercraft before leaving the […]
Organizers of the Moore Fishing Derby hope to enable children in their community, located on the outskirts of Oklahoma City, to replace nightmares of killer tornadoes with fond memories of fishing. Parents are invited to […]
At Underwater Fish Light, we�ve been building the world�s most effective fishing lights for years. Utilizing our state of the art HID technology, our systems have proven to work so well that we actually guarantee […]
The Sub- committee on Water and Power of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will hold a hearing to consider the Bureau of Reclamation’s Colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study. […]
Don’t miss a single thrilling moment during your next adventure in the field. Celestron’s 2013 sport optics lineup gives you the eagle eyes you need to enjoy the activities you love. Engineered to provide […]
A 10-year study of Chesapeake Bay fishes by researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science provides the first quantitative evidence on a bay-wide scale that low-oxygen “dead zones” are impacting the distribution and abundance […]
With menacing eyes and a bully-like demeanor, the new line of ARASHI (a-ra-shee) lures is Storm® pro angler Brandon Palaniuk approved and stays true to its roots, delivering a fully cranked storm of actions that […]
Some shirts just don’t need a story. Some shirts tell the story all themselves. This, we believe is one of those shirts. Rattlin’ Bones was born on a boat trip out west with a few friends. A fish was […]
Keep America Fishing™, the industry’s angler advocacy program, is pleased to announce several ground-breaking developments. These changes will enhance interaction with anglers on issues and provide a more engaging experience across the board. Over 1 […]
BOOYAH Bait Company takes castable umbrella rigs to the next level. Why are swimbaits the only lures to adorn the business end of castable umbrella rigs? Because the stiff wires impede the action of crankbaits […]
The world’s largest sportfishing trade show, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, is being held July 9 – 12, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Produced […]
Carson Orellana this past week hosted a youth fishing event at a local BPS in North Carolina. Yes, he is driving hard to find a career in bass fishing. Yet, he already knows the lessons […]
Safari Club International Foundation (SCI Foundation) contributed over $200,000 dollars directly to the management of big game species through the auction of exclusive Governors’ tags and permits. After a very successful offering of big game […]
World Fishing Network, the leading entertainment destination and digital resource for anglers throughout North America, has partnered with ProGuideDirect.com to create WFN Tackle Shop (tackleshop.worldfishingnetwork.com), a one-stop buying resource and gear store for anglers with
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