Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®

Dan Galusha has been in the sport fishing and outdoor media industry for over 40 years with work in promotions, writing, TV and radio. Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®, has won several media awards for magazine articles, and TV and radio shows, plus another award for his documentary aired on PBS affiliates, “The World of Virgil Ward”. In 2012 he was inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Communicator, and is a seminar speaker, member of several pro staffs, and has 193 state fishing awards and 16 World Records. In 2017 he started another branch of his outdoor world with the Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ magazine column and video series. He conducted and competed in bass tournaments, and still helps organize open water and ice fishing events. All of this and more can be found on his website at www.dansfishntales.com. He is also available through Facebook at www.facebook.com/dansfishntales and www.facebook.com/shootnplink, as well as You Tube at www.youtube.com/dansfishntales.

Wind gusts hit 45
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Wind gusts hit 45

December 17, 2021 Bill Schwarz Comments Off on Wind gusts hit 45

It was windy and cold. Wind gusts hit 45 mph. Whitecaps were crashing the shore, and Pepper got a bit close to the edge and was almost blown into the lake. It was even difficult […]

After Some House Work
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After Some House Work

November 30, 2020 Bill Schwarz Comments Off on After Some House Work

After pressure washing the house and other stuff, I asked Pepper if he would like to go film an episode of “Pepper and the Fishing Guy™”. He said the fishing wasn’t that good, but would […]

Out Chasing Crappie and Bass
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Out Chasing Crappie and Bass

April 10, 2020 Bill Schwarz Comments Off on Out Chasing Crappie and Bass

Pepper and I started out fishing on a fairly warm and windy day that became windier, stormy and cooler. I don’t know if Pepper was tired, bored or trying to duck down out of the […]

Are We Headed Into A Tough Outing?
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Are We Headed Into A Tough Outing?

April 9, 2020 Bill Schwarz Comments Off on Are We Headed Into A Tough Outing?

Don Banning and I headed to the water today, and thought we might have it fairly tough. Another angler said they had fished all morning and caught two crappie. Other anglers were also having a […]

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Natural Forage Baits

June 20, 2019 ODU Admin Comments Off on Natural Forage Baits

Here is a video showing Natural Forage Baits‘ new FT Shad rigged on a Road Runner Lures Casey’s Runner Head, which is a perfect match. https://youtu.be/GEWVgkInfmY More from Dan – https://www.odumagazine.com/topics/headlines/featured-outdoor-writers/dans-fish-n-tales/

NFB Swim Bait definitely made a difference
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NFB Swim Bait definitely made a difference

May 23, 2019 ODU Admin Comments Off on NFB Swim Bait definitely made a difference

After filming some knife throwing and airgun shooting videos, then some more shooting with the Browning Buck Mark Medallion and Henry Repeating Arms carbine with Skinner Sights, Pepper and I started fishing. The wind was […]

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4 Inches Of Rain

May 11, 2019 ODU Admin Comments Off on 4 Inches Of Rain

Don Banning, Pepper and I gathered at the lake side to see if we could catch anything after over 4 inches of rain. We started out at one lake, but left to go to another, […]

A Few Bass
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A Few Bass

May 9, 2019 ODU Admin Comments Off on A Few Bass

The combination of a Natural Forage Baits green shad Swim Bait and Blitz Lures LLC Swimbait head, made for another successful, short day of fishing. There were also a few bass picked up on a […]

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Dan Galusha’s Knife Talk

May 1, 2019 ODU Admin Comments Off on Dan Galusha’s Knife Talk

This is what I call my “dirty dozen” of throwing knives. From left to right in the photo are: Top Row: SZCO Rite Edge, 10″, 6 ozs; Arachnophobia, 9″, 2 ozs; Sharade SCTK3CP, 10″, 4 […]

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tough today

April 5, 2019 ODU Admin Comments Off on tough today

  Fishing was tough today, and colder than what was forecast. The water was murky and turning over, with a temp in the mid to upper 30’s. My first fish was a 21″ bass on […]

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Cold Steel

March 31, 2019 ODU Admin Comments Off on Cold Steel

I tried out my new Cold Steel Mini Flight throwing knives for the first time, and was very happy with the way they performed. At 10 to 12 feet I was able to make so […]

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Deep Inside Dan’s Tackle Box

March 29, 2019 ODU Admin Comments Off on Deep Inside Dan’s Tackle Box

This brings back a few good fishing memories, especially from the Colchester, IL area. These lures were call Vivif, which came from France. The only way you could obtain them was by ordering. Later Heddon started […]

Sorting Out The Tackle For Spring
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Sorting Out The Tackle For Spring

March 27, 2019 ODU Admin Comments Off on Sorting Out The Tackle For Spring

Many of you know that I’ve been working for over the past month trying to sort out and organize my tackle sorting area. While doing so the past couple of days there have been a […]

A Little Gun Rap From Dan – Part 61
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A Little Gun Rap From Dan – Part 61

March 20, 2019 ODU Admin Comments Off on A Little Gun Rap From Dan – Part 61

My grandfather McCullough always hung on to all sorts of junk – in case it would be needed someday. Well, I’m the same sort, and always picking up something, then having to store it until […]

Throwing Knives
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Throwing Knives

January 30, 2019 ODU Admin Comments Off on Throwing Knives

Today I did some work with my throwing knives and weighed each model. They range from 1 to 9 ounces. I know Adam Čeladín, World Champion knife thrower, says that the small lightweight knives like […]

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It Was Absolutely Crazy

January 16, 2019 ODU Admin Comments Off on It Was Absolutely Crazy

Last when I headed out it was windy, and was absolutely crazy. With wind speeds up to 40 mph and gust to as high as 50 mph, it seemed to be impossible to fish, but […]

Cold Steel
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Cold Steel

January 3, 2019 ODU Admin Comments Off on Cold Steel

I’ve tried out the Smith & Wesson Corp. and Cold Steel throwing knives, and the Cold Steel win hands down. The Smith & Wesson are made of stainless steel, which is nice, but won’t stick […]

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM DAN
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM DAN

January 2, 2019 ODU Admin Comments Off on HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM DAN

I always try fishing on the first and last day of each year. It seems like I normally make the last day, but weather always wants to be bad on the first. Today, the weather […]