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ECOWatch 1st Reported: Fish species ranging from endangered Delta Smelt to Striped Bass continued to plummet to record low population levels in 2015 in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, according to the annual fall survey […]
Thanks to the efforts of thousands of fishermen, boaters, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts across the country, the U.S. House version of the Sportsmen’s Act, known as the SHARE Act, was passed yesterday by a vote […]
If you look at a real bluegill or any closely related sunfish, you’ll see that it isn’t shaped like a typical crankbait. Now look at a Rebel Bluegill. From the sides, the body is deep, […]
Pond Brook Cabins in Eagle Lake posted this photo of a lake trout caught on February 21, 2016 by Vaughn Plourde of Eagle Lake on, guess where? Eagle Lake, of course. This amazing fish measured […]
Months of planning and preparation are about to be revealed at Catfish Conference 2016. What was just an idea by a catfish dude and boat guy has turned into an event that catfish angers everywhere […]
It’s early in the season. The labor of spawning is a fling of the past – the breeders are well rested. Water temps are in that magical range – above 50 but no higher than […]
From poultry manure to menhaden, coal ash to climate change, Maryland and Virginia lawmakers are grappling this year with a bevy of touchy issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay. In Maryland, activists’ top legislative priorities include […]
Thomas McLeod set two records with a yellow perch he caught at Lake Cascade in January. His 14.75-inch perch is the new state record for fish caught and released, and he gets an unofficial record […]
Ever heard someone say something like, “I’m pretty dialed in. I’ve got the perfect pattern. All you have to do is find a dock in exactly 6.7 feet of water with round poles, precisely two […]
The popular Dog Days family event, which includes free seminars and activities for pets and owners, great sales for man’s best friend, and giveaways and drawings returns to Bass Pro Shops stores in March. Furry […]
One little known species in Devils Kitchen Lake is the yellow perch. A small population has existed for a number of years. The source of that population is unknown. More recently efforts of biologists to […]
The drive to Devils Lake, North Dakota is fairly long, but the roads aren’t bad for January, so we make good time and arrive at Ackerman Acres, a resort on the east side, around 8:00 […]
Only one boat takes 2016 Hobie® Fishing Top Gun Christina Weber everywhere. It’s the one boat that caters to a fisherman who is limitless. That boat is her Hobie MirageDrive® kayak. Check back weekly for […]
I was a twelve-year-old dock boy living the dream at a resort in Northern Wisconsin. By day, I’d hang out with minnows and men who tell fish stories, while earning a little walking around money […]
A couple hours dedicated to insure both boat and trailer are ready for the water is a wise investment in time, one likely to pay dividends in hassle-free boating and fishing throughout the season. Here […]
Angler Wes Carlton knows his walleye, and is awfully glad that he took time to go fish last week! Roberts, age 42, of Gainesville hooked the new state record walleye at Lake Rabun on Feb. […]
Minnesota tournament angler and contributor (Glenn Walker) to ODU Magazine and his fishing partner are participating in the 18th Annual Dick Hiley/St. Jude Bass Classic to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on May 7th and 8th, […]
Mike Iaconelli teaches you about one of his top winter bass fishing techniques – utilizing the hair jig in cold water! Tackle for fishing hair jigs: Line – Berkley Trilene 6-8 lb 100% fluorocarobon, Abu […]
Yamaha Marine Group announced today the introduction of a new 2.5-horsepower four-stroke portable outboard. The new Yamaha F2.5 is now certified with three stars from the California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) for […]
For years, active families seeking an ideal boat for both fishing and water skiing have been forced to compromise for a boat that really didn’t handle either assignment sufficiently well. That’s because typical “fish and […]
Bagley Bait Companies long tradition of innovation, paired with a 60 year legacy of creating some of the worlds most coveted and legendary lure models, continues with the introduction of the HCM manufacturing process. The […]
Prine’s Clown Knifefish: Angler Nicky Prine potentially set the new All-Tackle world record for clown knifefish (Chitala chitala) with this beautiful 6.35 kg (14 lb) fish she pulled from Lake Iguana, near her home in […]
What makes tiny live minnows so appealing to platter-sized crappies, perch and sunfish? Is it the lively action? Alluring colors? Soft texture, you ask? How about appetizing scent and flavor? If you answered all the […]
The first aluminum rig ONLY Bass Fishing Tournament Series for the weekend angler!! This is a page dedicated to the promotion of the sport of bass fishing. Bass Fishing Club for the weekend angler!! Come […]
ODU is doing a little make over on our site and the 1st part is complete. The Magazine Library is now it’s own page and will have over a years titles available to flip through […]
Icing walleyes and saugers at Baudette MN on Lake of the Woods this time of year is a very popular activity. Visitors from all over the world come to experience an adventure and fishing experience […]
A new study on steelhead trout in Oregon offers genetic evidence that wild and hatchery fish are different at the DNA level, and that they can become different with surprising speed. The research, published today […]
With the release of a single, ingenious item, Aqua-Vu has immediately made underwater viewing exponentially easier, more convenient and ultimately more fun. Coupling leading-edge fishing reel design with intricate video electronics, the new Aqua-Vu Micro […]
Fall’s wicked transformation into winter is the harshest of all seasonal shifts. One night of deep-space temps and the open water you were casting the evening before can turn into a skating rink. But even […]
Catfish anglers are primed and ready to get in some competitive fishing on Santee Cooper Lakes in South Carolina. They will be competing for $10,000 in cash and prizes. Known for an abundance of big […]
Camp Compass Academy (CCA) is turning to individual sportsmen and women and the traditional outdoor sports industry to help it meet a challenge posed last week. Camp Compass received an anonymous challenge grant, which means […]
With its extra-tight weave and perfectly round makeup, our Bass Pro Shops® Braided Nylon Tip-Up Ice Fishing Line offers a unique combination of compact strength and easy handling in all temperatures. Its small diameter allows […]
Anglers looking for a light jacket that stands up to the toughest elements can now purchase the Hodgman® Aesis™ Shell jacket. Jackets are now shipping in order to outfit anglers as they head out the […]
Fish smarter. Equip yourself with all available underwater intel, say the sport’s top practitioners, and you’ll almost always find and catch fish. It’s a credo espoused by Dr. Jason Halfen—university professor and director of The […]
The name says a lot. A Rebel Tracdown Minnow “tracks down,” meaning it sinks slowly through the water column. That makes this minnow-imitating lure an excellent choice for getting down in current, and it also […]
Due to the abundance of submerged trees and stumps in Reelfoot Lake, necessity is the mother of invention. Early on the Calhoun Reelfoot Boat became a reality. The craft is a rather nifty local product […]
Winter weather doesn’t stop hearty catfish anglers from making a trip to the water and the fish don’t seem to mind. Winter will not stop catfish enthusiasts from flocking to the first of its kind […]
Spring is an awesome time of the year for those of us who love to fish for panfish. The first open water of the season offers dynamite shallow water action for bluegill and crappie. An […]
Soft plastic baits are very popular for enticing bass. In recent years, a couple of lure-types have gained high regard among bass anglers. Stick-baits and flukes are two categories of soft plastics that have exploded […]
Think about things that fit hand-in-glove. Consider how a matched clip or magazine slides up and into a firearm, immaculately marrying form and function. Or the precise pound-test fishing line spooled expertly on a liquid-smooth […]
Salmo lures of Poland is proud to announce another amazing crankbait to bare the Hornet name. The Salmo Hornet has been ranked by many as one of the best walleye crankbaits of all time… but […]
To catch walleyes this time of year, your best bet is downsized Rapala baits. But for slab crappies, consider upsizing. That’s the recommendation of In Depth Outdoors TV Host James Holst, an ICE FORCE® pro […]
Want a Master’s class in the best baits to throw in cold water? Watch Rapala® pros Mike Iaconelli, Brandon Palaniuk and Ott DeFoe in the Bassmaster Classic. To be contested March 3-6 on Oklahoma’s Grand […]
Any attempt to describe how to run shallow rivers is beyond the scope of this article, perhaps any article, since this is a classic example of experience being the best teacher. The trick is gaining […]
Intensively Monitored Watersheds provide powerful insight into effects of stream restoration. An emerging research method to gauge the benefits of stream restoration for salmon and other native fish is revealing improvements in fish numbers, survival […]
SoftScience, the innovative footwear brand known for creating supremely comfortable shoes and sandals, announces the launch of the Skiff Canvas, a unique flip-flop with natural canvas straps. Designed by lifelong sailors previously with Crocs®, Sperry® […]
Anyone that enjoys the outdoors knows the importance of lending a helping hand to expose people to the world around them. Both of us, along with several of our buddies, had the opportunity to assist […]
The black Dacron line slid through my gloves as it sliced back and forth in the hole. Every time the fish came close to the bottom of the ice, the fish rolled and ran. The […]
Now available in fly shops across the country and online, the Hodgman H5 wader gives anglers the trusted Hodgman name along with many technologically advanced features that can only be found in all Hodgman products. […]
Considering the inherent limitations of fishing through a hole in the ice, hard water anglers have to take advantage of those occasional rallies when fish are snapping. Crappie are especially prone to brief periods of […]
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