Ice Fishing

ODU Magazines “Ice Fishing” section features ice fishing articles, products, videos and articles from out Ice Fishing Magazine section of ODU Mag. Walleye, perch, bass, crappie and more are covered.

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Who is ODU Magazine – Welcome to “ODU Magazine” is an exclusive internet publication and news source dedicated to outdoorsmen, women and youth who enjoy fishing and hunting. Our team of writers and outdoor enthusiasts have brought together the best in all our fields to produce a website that hosts quality editorials and covers topics for all fishermen and hunters. “ODU Magazine”, produces “North America’s Largest 100% Digital Fishing Magazine”.

Our fishing publications focus the editorial content on freshwater fishing as well as saltwater. Species we generally cover are largemouth bass, small mouth bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, muskie, striped bass, carp, redfish, fresh and saltwater trout. Occasionally, we will add articles on various conservation issues, fishing boats, boat motors, electronics and new-product reviews. Seasonally, we cover ice fishing in the ICE ZONE and every edition has hunting coverage in the HUNTING ZONE. Continue reading – https://www.odumagazine.com/about-us/

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HT Omni Tip Up Light

February 21, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on HT Omni Tip Up Light

See strikes from long distances with the HT Omni Tip Up Light. Its high-intensity red light can be seen up to 100 ft. away and the conveinent clip-on feature makes it easy to mount. Comes […]

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Diggin’ Ice Riggin’

February 16, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on Diggin’ Ice Riggin’

“It’s almost unbelievable,” I say out loud. Our group–comprised of Sean Casper, TGO video producer; Steve Oakley, our audio manager; Mike Rogers, friend and master angler; Gary Coulman, inventor of the famous Ice Rigger; and […]

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Walleyes Are Moving

February 15, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on Walleyes Are Moving

As February wears on, walleyes in Wisconsin’s mighty Lake Winnebago system are beginning to gravitate toward their springtime spawning areas. Areas where the migration pauses offer ice anglers excellent opportunities at fast action. Lindy pro […]

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Ice Fishing Over the Edge

February 10, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on Ice Fishing Over the Edge

Landing a limit of fish through a hole is a lot like running a flourishing retail business – no matter what you’re offering, success ultimately boils down to location, location… location. “Close enough” won’t cut […]

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The New York Ice Derby Is ON!

February 9, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on The New York Ice Derby Is ON!

The Whitney Point Sportsmens Association has been advised that the Broome County Department of Parks and Recreation has evaluated the ice conditions at Whitney Point Lake, along with next week’s forecast and deemed that conditions […]

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River Pike and ‘Eyes

February 7, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on River Pike and ‘Eyes

Many ice fishing discussions focus on still water, but rivers of all sizes offer excellent opportunities as well. Thanks to the current, ice safety is even more critical than on lakes, but where solid ice […]

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Find Deep Jumbo Perch Quick

February 6, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on Find Deep Jumbo Perch Quick

By Daniel Quade. Pot-bellied yellow perch topping a pound are prized catches across the Ice Belt. Unfortunately, finding these footballs during the midwinter months often means combing sprawling deep-water basins, which can be an intimidating […]

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Fishing Tip From Michigan DNR

February 6, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on Fishing Tip From Michigan DNR

Stay mobile when targeting perch through ice . Most anglers love to target yellow perch all year since they’re delicious and often easy to catch! When fishing for them during the winter months it’s important […]

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Deep Water Crappie

February 5, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on Deep Water Crappie

I was greeted with a -11 degree temperatures at a body of water I had previously never seen. The lake could be classified as a basin lake with some other interesting contour/habitat around. I figured […]

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Catch Suspended Ice Walleyes

January 26, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on Catch Suspended Ice Walleyes

Walleyes by nature are prone to prowl the lower reaches of the water column. Bellies to bottom, they stalk rocks, gravel, transition lines and other structural hot zones. Even in the inner sanctum of tangled […]

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A Flippin’ Sweet Ice Combo

January 26, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on A Flippin’ Sweet Ice Combo

Big breakthroughs in fishing these days are as rare as a bona fide 3-pound crappie. In many ways, flippin’ for bass—a tactic first exposed when Dee Thomas won the 1975 B.A.S.S. Arkansas Invitational on Bull […]

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NAIFC TOURNAMENT SERIES – Ice Fishing Tournaments

January 24, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on NAIFC TOURNAMENT SERIES – Ice Fishing Tournaments

NAIFC Tournaments are multi-day, premier fishing events. The NAIFC Tournament Series season begins in January and lasts through March, with the NAIFC Tournament Series Championship Invitational held the following December. Each season consists of several […]

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TIPS FOR ICE FISHING PONDS

January 22, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on TIPS FOR ICE FISHING PONDS

Finding fish through the ice can be difficult but possible.  The most obvious way is to know the water and at what level the fish are holding.  Bluegills and perch are typically near the bottom.  […]

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Finding Hard Bottom

January 22, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on Finding Hard Bottom

One of the things that can be key to finding fish is identifying the bottom content. Certain fish prefer certain types of bottoms at certain times. Which fish prefer what type when will be left up to […]

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Clam Edge Power Auger

January 22, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on Clam Edge Power Auger

Clam has always led the way in the shelter, accessory and cold weather gear categories, so its only natural to take the next step and produce a power auger. By partnering with the best German […]

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Last Mountain Challenge

January 22, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on Last Mountain Challenge

I’d often heard tales regarding the storied walleyes of Saskatchewan’s Last Mountain Lake, accounts referencing legendary size fish rivaling even some of the true giants pulled from classic trophy walleye waters such as the Great Lakes. […]

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A Recent Ice Fishing Trip

January 20, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on A Recent Ice Fishing Trip

I just got back from an ice-fishing trip to Big Stone Lake. Big Stone straddles the Minnesota/South Dakota border and is an outstanding fishery for a variety of fish species, but it’s the perch that […]

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Tip-Up Trends on Ice

January 18, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on Tip-Up Trends on Ice

There’s something satisfying about a well-planned network of tip-ups set across the white expanse of a frozen lake. Strategically placed fish “trap-lines,” each rigged with a big frisky baitfish, attract and literally snare freshwater predators […]

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New Tungsten Sliver Spoon from Northland

January 17, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on New Tungsten Sliver Spoon from Northland

Northland’s new Tungsten Sliver Spoon offers heavy-metal fans a compact, fast-falling secret weapon perfect for animated presentations. Designed to tempt species from walleyes and perch to lake trout and sunfish, it brings a full suite […]

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NH: Trout Stocked for Winter Anglers

January 15, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on NH: Trout Stocked for Winter Anglers

Winter anglers in New Hampshire had some trout stocked especially for them this fall. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department stocks trout every year during the fall months, mostly to bolster the winter ice […]

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Diggin’ Ice Riggin’

January 12, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on Diggin’ Ice Riggin’

“It’s almost unbelievable,” I say out loud. Our group–comprised of Sean Casper, TGO video producer; Steve Oakley, our audio manager; Mike Rogers, friend and master angler; Gary Coulman, inventor of the famous Ice Rigger; and […]

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Smart Ways To Hunt For Panfish

January 12, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on Smart Ways To Hunt For Panfish

The midwinter doldrums seem to be starting a little earlier this year. Shantytowns spring up all around the best early ice hotspots, and this commotion combined with natural, seasonal fish migrations can mean disappearing fish. […]

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6 Tips For Trout On Ice

January 6, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off on 6 Tips For Trout On Ice

Trout are largely overlooked in many places during ice season. They get stocked in a lot of relatively small lakes, which means easy access that doesn’t require extensive equipment and fish that are easier to […]