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.
My name is Robert Montgomery, and I am the Activist Angler. I’d rather be fishing than writing about the threats that endanger the future of fishing. But based on my years of covering issues related […]
On Friday, April 27th, 2018, biologists from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) confirmed the presence of Northern Snakehead in Lakeview Reservoir in Colonial Heights. Northern Snakehead is an exotic species that […]
Californian fishermen are claiming victory over the proposed lead weight ban, although the state’s leading fishing body has warned that the fight is not yet over. The controversial bill, proposing a complete ban on lead […]
May is prime time in the north and a good time for active post-spawn crappie in the south. The CrappieNow May issue discusses tactics and places for crappie success. Opening CastStudying tournament fishermen has […]
Local author Spider Rybaak and master carp angler Mike McGrath announce their first FREE kids fishing class for 2018 will be held at the NYSDEC Fish Hatchery, NY 49, Constantia, NY, on May 12, 11 […]
The secret to catching fish through the ice is out and being embraced by open water anglers. For many years, Clam Pro Tackle has been helping ice anglers achieve success by using the benefits of […]
DWR lists best waters to fish with your family this spring. After a long winter, many Utahns are looking forward to getting outside and wetting a fishing line while relaxing with family and friends. In […]
Bear Edge Knives, a brand under Bear & Son Cutlery, introduces a new 3 ½” Frame Lock Folder, Model 61104 — a compact, lightweight and built to last pocket knife that’s built in America. The […]
It’s been one screwed up spring. And while I’m not making any predictions, the 10 day forecast isn’t all that promising about a turn-around in the weather. While it has been great for Erie steelhead […]
Have you ever wondered why the diamond on a ring may cost $10,000 or more, yet it has no material utility other than to shine? Or why a teaspoon of salty fish eggs may run […]
Anglers and recreational boaters will enjoy improved access to Tennessee’s Lake Chickamauga, thanks to a major overhaul of the Wolftever Creek Boat Ramp, including the installation of a new pier on April 21, by the […]
News about: The National Professional Anglers Association, NPAA Members, NPAA Partners, the Industry, Sportfishing Advocacy Alerts, Articles, Promotions and More Third Graders At Westside Excited To Learn How To Fish This past Friday, April 13th, […]
Salt, sun and spray can send lesser tackle bags to an early grave. How? By attacking their vulnerable zippers and rendering them useless. That’s why Plano engineers eliminated these weak links in their trouble-free weather-defying […]
The launch of a new group dedicated to the outdoor recreation industry across the US has been hailed as a ‘landmark day’ for the sector. The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) officially came into being last […]
With his father’s help, Zaniel Cole, 8, has done the unthinkable in Oklahoma. Not only did Zaniel snag a 100-pound paddlefish, but he also managed to snag a rare shovelnose sturgeon the very same day! Paddlefish […]
Vibe® Kayaks, the Georgia-based fishing and outdoors company, has added two new coolers to their growing rotomolded Element line. The new products include the Vibe Element 70 Cooler with Wheels and the Vibe Element 110 […]
Minneapolis, MN, April 10, 2018 – The “Game Changer” made by Snyder’s Lures, is the most “Outstanding Panfish lure” according to In-Fisherman Magazine, volume 42, page 13(2018). “I used this lure for deep water Perch […]
Given the complete thaw on all waters in NW PA during the final week of February, we have since paid dearly for high expectations of ear-ly spring with return of winter weather that just won’t […]
People that spend all day in the sun have two common priorities — staying cool and staying protected from sun exposure. All new Blackfish UPF and Performance wear does both. Using chemical-free cooling technology, these […]
BHA is a big family. As I travel across the continent, I’m seeing with my own eyes how robust our family is becoming. Next week, members of that family will descend upon Boise, Idaho, for our 7th […]
During its annual spring meeting, the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) Government Affairs committee discussed a variety of sportfishing policy positions and outlined its agenda for the coming months. Over the course of the two-day meeting […]
Governor Rick Snyder today announced the grand prize winner of the Great Lakes Invasive Carp Challenge. The solution proposed by Edem Tsikata, a software consultant at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, received the top […]
The American alligator is a conservation success story. Florida has a healthy and stable alligator population, which is estimated at 1.3 million alligators of every size. They are an important part of Florida’s wetlands, but […]
Researchers will experiment with a riverbed bubbler and sound system as part of the ongoing effort to slow the spread of Asian carp throughout the Mississippi River basin. European technology originally designed to steer migrating […]
US fly fishing tackle manufacturer and retailer L.L. Bean has warned of more job losses following flat sales last year. In February nearly 500 workers took advantage of a voluntary early retirement package and another […]
Lake Oahe itself has been long accepted as one of the premier walleye destinations in North America. Rightly so as even when those of us familiar with the most well known of the Missouri River […]
Officials at Big Rock Sports announced the launch of the Big Rock Sports Conservation Foundation. The 501(C)(3) non-profit foundation will support the fight to protect the outdoors and the outdoor sporting goods industry, while encouraging […]
YAKGEAR™ introduces the updated Fish Stik Folding Fish Ruler to fit the needs of kayak and boat anglers who value accuracy, durability and organization. The foldable measuring board delivers quick and efficient fish measurements for anglers to […]
Piscifun was founded in 2013 by Ben and Peter; the two close friends have always had a passion for fishing and family. This passion leads to the company slogan: “Go with Family”. As a fishing […]
The most recent attempts to revive the Pebble Mine proposal and roll back sensible limits on mining activity in one of the finest fishing destinations on Earth Even by Alaskan standards—and we’re lucky to have […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that 11-year old Maverick Yoakum of Dixon became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he hooked a river redhorse on Tavern Creek using a rod and […]
Once limited to extreme duty as saltwater leader material, fluorocarbon fishing line has, in recent years, become a popular option for anglers in many situations. Fluoro’s newfound favor is fueled in part by advancements in […]
More than ever, anglers rely on their smartphones for communications on and off the water. Now, the new Humminbird® FishSmart® app puts the power of LakeMaster® mapping in anglers’ hands and delivers a more convenient […]
Competition is central to our very nature. It defines who we are, connecting us to our like-minded ancestors who have relentlessly pursued fish for over 40,000 years. These were the original fish hunters, gathering with […]
Tak Logic is excited to announce the launch of Lure Lock, a new product for the angler looking to take their fishing tackle storage to the next level. Lure Lock has taken the standard plastic […]
Is your company looking for team shirts? Do you need to change or update your clubs shirts or are you a tournament angler who is looking for direct customer service for your new look? Call […]
Forestville, WI: Dryer Lake in Kenosha County, WI came alive on Saturday February 3, 2018 when over 44 Boy and Cub Scouts, 8 scout siblings and 29 parents from the Northeast Illinois Council, were educated […]
Once upon a time, live bait ruled the walleye world. Then, about a decade ago, a significant shift started taking place. The harsh reality of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) introduced new restrictions on the handling […]
With the deep freeze, rapid thaw and re-freeze of the past week, fishing success is a bit on the skinny side. Many people are just trying to get through the problems brought on by freeze-thaw […]
See Muskie Underwater in their natural habitat. This compilation of some of our underwater muskie underwater video footage was taken early in the year of post-spawn muskies. After spawning, they remain in warm, shallow water […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Richard Bradshaw of Winona became the most recent state-record-fish breaker in Missouri when he gigged a northern hog sucker on the Current River in Carter County. The new […]
Paddlefish gather in the river channels at depths to 35 feet in February and early March prior to spawning, giving anglers with good sonar systems a shot at snagging them. Paddlefish can’t be caught on […]
Removing the Hunters Pond Dam in Scituate, MA fixed a safety hazard and reopened habitat to migratory fish for the first time more than 200 years. NOAA is announcing the Fiscal Year 2018 NOAA Coastal […]
This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s fishing report for Feb. 2018. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email AGFCfishingreport@outlook.com with information on possible sources […]
Newell Brands – the owner of Pure Fishing – has announced plans to restructure its business in a plan that could see it selling off its smaller consumer operations. The group is to focus on […]
The Lunkerhunt Rattle Spud Spoon is a small jigging spoon with a lot of noise. It features loud water-tight brass rattles, multi-faceted surfaces that reflect light, a bottom heavy design to avoid tangles, and feathered […]
Kayak fishing is all the rage for one very good reason: it simplifies things. Kayaks don’t take up a lot of space, they are easy to transport, have an eco-friendly footprint and, most importantly, allow […]
The hunt for mega muskellunge has a way of beating up an angler’s body. That goes double for power fishermen; those who habitually heave larger, heavier baits with long, powerful rods. Larger baits mimic prey […]
The International Game Fish Association is a not-for-profit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping. Mexican angler Jorge […]
Last year, I had the pleasure to meet Mike Lee, a small business owner from Maine who was promoting his fishing products at an outdoor writers meeting. He’s an engaging guy and we had much […]
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