How do you catch a fish, a bass, walleye, perch, pike, trout or a crappie. It depends. ODU hosts fishing tips for as many species as we can. More and more tricks and tips that make fishing more productive and more fun.
Wherever you’re fishing, it often helps to get as many lines in the water as possible. The more lines you have in the water, the better your chances for getting a fish to eat your […]
With all the technology available to us as fisherman today, the question arises; what is really on the bottom and how should I fish it? This answer for me has changed tremendously; when you’re scanning […]
The metal fishing spoon lure was believed to be first used back in the 1840′s. Spoons are a simple design, an oblong shape, concave on one side that catches water producing a wobble and light […]
As a guide I get many customers that come to Guntersville and hire me because they are intimidated by the big body of water. My customer is trying to develop a pattern to have some […]
Texas Fish & Game Reported: With spring just around the corner, freshwater anglers across Texas are cooking up plans to visit their favorite lake, river or stream to enjoy the warming weather and hopefully catch […]
I was going through one of my ice-fishing lure containers the other day and said to myself “I’ll be putting this stuff away before too long.” It seems I talk to myself more and more […]
Early in the open water fishing season, jigs are probably the Number One go-to bait for walleye anglers, and folks who fish for bass and panfish also use jigs early in the season. There’s a […]
What is the attraction to the hard bottom areas of a lake and how do you find them? I will attempt to unravel the truth and give you ways to find these areas in your […]
CSN Washington reported: Hooking Up a Buddy!The Potomac remains frozen shore to shore. It’s time to get ready for the thaw! Chances are the Silver Buddy bite will be strong! Check your hooks! These lures are […]
Sam Swett has a hard time figuring out why every bass fisherman doesn’t use Excalibur Tg Fishing Weights. “I don’t think a lot of fishermen fully grasp the advantages that Tg Weights offer,” said Swett, […]
Summer’s dog days are in full force pretty much everywhere once July rolls around, leaving anglers and bass scurrying to find the nearest shade. As a professional angler, I even have a hard time finding […]
They glitter. Shine. Shimmer in the light. Minuscule minnows and young-of-the-year fishes are everywhere. Deep, shallow, swimming amongst the thickest cover, suspended high in the water column or bellied to bottom. The fact is there […]
As we progress into the winter months there are a couple of factors that determine what presentation I use in the cold mid of winter. I look for a couple of keys as I progress […]
At this time of year, we are chomping at the bit as much as you are to feel the bite of a cold morning against our faces. It’s time to start reminding those that swim […]
Fishing experiences can range from both the pleasure that comes from catching a fish to the pain and frustration that comes when “the big one” gets away. For every successful fish story you might hear […]
So what’s the no-brainer this winter? Try Frabill hitting bait shop shelves with ice fishing specific tackle storage. When Plano, the masters of tackle storage solutions, took on the trusted leader in ice fishing gear, […]
Problem: Twisted line from conventional spinning gear produces an unnatural whirl to lures. Solution: Frabill’s revolutionary Straight Line 101 eliminated the spin. Problem: Fish in deep water are just as partial to non-twirling baits, but […]
Most of the posts lately have been about panfish so it made sense to try something different. A buddy of mine who I don’t get much on the water time with had a day off […]
If you’re a hunter or have ever spent time in the military, you’ve probably heard that phrase before and even if you haven’t you’ve probably made use of it. To hide from your prey, or […]
In a never-ending quest to catch more and bigger fish, anglers have learned to embrace a multitude of baits and techniques. We’ve learned to flip and pitch, cast monstrous swimbaits and even rig a drop […]
Trolling is boring? Not if you’re doing it right. Not if you’re trolling Sufix 832 Advanced Lead Core line to put your baits right in the face of the biggest, baddest deep-suspending lunkers in the […]
Making The Most Of Color, Contrast And Movement. If you’re a hunter or have ever spent time in the military, you’ve probably heard that phrase before and even if you haven’t you’ve probably made use […]
When veteran bass angler Jeff Kriet has a tournament on lakes where smallmouth bass dominate, the Yamaha Pro always gears up for another species, as well. That fish is the northern pike, and Kriet looks […]
This article by Eric is the most comprehensive list and overview of fish cribs and habitat preferences utilized by most of the North American fish species I have ever come across. His career spanning […]
It kind of goes against conventional wisdom, but about the only time of year when I speed up my lure retrieval is now – in fall. Bass are following shad in toward the banks and […]
TIPS FOR A SNAG PROOF FISHING TRIP! Want dozens of thrilling strikes…want to catch lunker bass and pike all season long? It’s easy! Just look for the weedbeds, moss or lily pads on any lake […]
If there was ever a time of year to think about the retrieve speed the fall is it! Retrieve speed is a deadly attraction and the problem is most fisherman forget to make it part […]
Captain Jim Durham uses “Hydro Glow Fish Lights” and so should you! The “new” Hydro Glow Fish Light is actually an “LED”. It is twice as bright but is half the size (and is less […]
The cool water of late fall allows fish to spread out and find comfort zones in a variety of levels. Thanks giving weekend has given anglers in southern Illinois a chance for some very late […]
Here is the fall segment: This is the time frame for trophy pike fishing. In mid-August, numbers of trophy size large northern pike move from the cold very deep water in Sandybeach Lake to the […]
What if you could only take 10 lures to the ice to catch walleyes? What would they be? With so many variables in water color, depth, fish mood, light penetration and more, plus so many […]
To the casual observer anglers fishing from shore seeking whatever comes along. They do not have a fancy boat with a lot of electronics and a big motor. In fact most do not own a […]
A downrigger is a device used while fishing using the trolling method, which places a lure at the desired depth. A downrigger consists of a three to six-foot horizontal pole which supports a cannonball (large weight) […]
Judging from all of the gnashing of teeth that has ensued in the two years since the Alabama Rig – sorry, the castable umbrella rig – was unleashed, you’d think that Andy Poss and Paul […]
The fall bite is on, and finding fish is the key to the great activity and success that we are having this fall; the key is finding the bass as they are generally stacked together […]
Retrieves: There are many different ways to work a Rat-L-Trap and using the right presentation can improve your day’s catch. Here are three of the very best techniques for Trap fishing. Burn It – This […]
There is probably no bait that has grown in popularity over the past 5 years than the swim bait! Understanding the differences of their make-up, and how size and texture affect the bait is the […]
Pre-season Scouting Secrets to Success (By Ted Pilgrim). Just because your favorite lake has yet to freeze over doesn’t mean you can’t go ice fishing. No, we’re not talking about performing miracles, or walking […]
No one can deny the recent streak that Elite Series Pro Cliff Crochet has been on. Staying in the Top 10 throughout this season, Cliff showed consistency. When he brought a 35.3 lb bag to […]
I bought my first snowmobile suit in 1975. That may not seem unusual until you realize I live in middle Georgia! We don’t see snow two times a year and nobody has a snowmobile here! […]
Trolling crankbaits is a great way to fish as it allows you to cover a lot of water when going after aggressive fish. You get aggressive strikes at speeds upwards of 3 mph. The strikes […]
Whether you’re after fish in open water or through the ice, your lure presentation is one of the most important considerations for success. Since ice-fishing season is fast approaching in many areas, now is a […]
FLW Outdoors: My boat is full of soft-plastics, and it used to drive me nuts trying to keep them all sorted out. On too many occasions, I would waste a lot of fishing time digging […]
Trebel hooks are not all created equal so here’s what you need to know. As a general rule, the treble hooks on the lures of most tournament pros aren’t original equipment. Less-expensive stock trebles are […]
The fall fishing season is approaching quickly. The autumn months offer a wide variety of fishing opportunities, for big fish and lots of fish. Many anglers plan annual trophy trips for bass, walleyes, and muskies […]
Among his contemporaries, Matt Herren has long been considered one of the best spinnerbait fishermen competing on the Bassmaster® Elite Series, but all are surprised to learn the Yamaha Pro actually keeps very few of […]
When you approach new waters, or head to your favorite lake for the first time in several weeks the first obstacle to overcome is to find the fish. That old saying “ you got to […]
With intentions to spend an afternoon bite for walleye dealing with shorelines tangled by thick invasive and poisonous plants, a buddy and I peeled out of work early. Sounds like a good idea right??? Being […]
“I’ll never forget the first time I got a peek at the underwater world on one of my favorite lakes,” recalls Great Lakes bass pro, Joe Balog. It was the summer of 1997, and Balog […]
Can you believe it’s August already? It’s just crazy how fast time goes. In many regions of the country this has been a very weird weather year. Winter hung on as long as it could, […]
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