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Fishing and hunting stories from our guest writers like Lunker Bass Hunter Danny Barker, Jake Bussolini, Capt. Bill Miller, Capt. and more. They share with us their experiences on the water and in the woods, so we can better our time in the outdoors.

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MYSTERY RANCH Announces New Accessories for 2018

March 30, 2018 ODU Admin Comments Off on MYSTERY RANCH Announces New Accessories for 2018

MYSTERY RANCH, an industry-leading backpack company, devoted to making mission-specific packs through state-of-the-art load-carrying technologies has introduced multiple hunting accessories for the 2018 season. From rangefinder and GPS holsters to products that conveniently help fulfill […]

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BoatUS Spring Commissioning Checklist

March 27, 2018 ODU Admin Comments Off on BoatUS Spring Commissioning Checklist

From the ODU News Desk: With boatyards, backyards, marinas, and clubs now coming to life, spring commissioning time has arrived. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has a Spring Commissioning Checklist to help […]

New Record Attendance At The Bassmaster Classic
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New Record Attendance At The Bassmaster Classic

March 23, 2018 ODU Admin Comments Off on New Record Attendance At The Bassmaster Classic

The 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods smashed previous attendance records at the weekend. According to law enforcement figures, those from host facilities and other independent sources, a total attendance of 143,323 […]

2018 Hobie Bass aOpen Announced
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2018 Hobie Bass Open Announced

March 13, 2018 ODU Admin Comments Off on 2018 Hobie Bass Open Announced

Kayak Anglers from all over the country will have the opportunity to test their skills on the legendary fishery of Kentucky Lake for a chance to win big cash and prizes and 2 spots to […]

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LOWA Renegade GTX® Mid boots – Review

March 6, 2018 ODU Admin Comments Off on LOWA Renegade GTX® Mid boots – Review

Over a year ago, ODU received a pair of boots from LOWA Boots. Honestly, they have been used for everything. Meet the LOWA Renegade GTX Mid boots. When you head out to buy footwear, everyone’s […]

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Prepping the Trolling Tools

February 24, 2018 ODU Admin Comments Off on Prepping the Trolling Tools

OK – so it’s not even ice out yet (far from it in many northern regions) – not typically the time of year a walleye angler starts thinking about a trolling bite; but perhaps it should […]

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KOPLIN RHINO GRIP PRO – UNIVERSAL MOUNT

January 25, 2018 ODU Admin Comments Off on KOPLIN RHINO GRIP PRO – UNIVERSAL MOUNT

The Kolpin Rhino Grip Pro is their toughest universal mount yet. Cast aluminum mounts coated with protective rubber overmolding that absorbs shock and provides a secure grip. Rotate and tilt the mounts to custom-fit your […]

Massive wetland restoration project completed on Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area
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Our Life Blood For Our Readers

January 4, 2018 ODU Admin Comments Off on Our Life Blood For Our Readers

Over the past two months ODU has received very positive news from several writers looking to join us as contributors. We have had many contributors come to us and share their stories and again we […]

HT Enterprises - Our Story
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HT Enterprises – Our Story

January 4, 2018 ODU Admin Comments Off on HT Enterprises – Our Story

HT Enterprises Inc. has been producing and marketing a full line of premium quality outdoor products since the early 1970’s. HT’s product line began with the industry’s most comprehensive line of ice tackle, including the first […]

Lake Trout Hit List
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Lake Trout Hit List

November 19, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Lake Trout Hit List

Our travels take us across both the United States and Canada each winter in a quest to explore some of the best ice fishing destinations.  Some road trips return us to consistent and dependable ice […]

Spiderman Saves The Day
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Spiderman Saves The Day (Video)

October 31, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Spiderman Saves The Day (Video)

Super fun day fishing Webber Pond in Vassalboro Maine for a quick morning Fishing Challenge by my buddy Corey Ford. Too many pickerel for me! Employed the Spiderman Rod to even the score and save […]

fish the moment
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Fish The Moment (Video)

October 17, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Fish The Moment (Video)

BEST SMALLMOUTH BASS FISHING VIDEO: FISH THE MOMENT – 25+ LBS – USING ELECTRONICS TO CATCH FISH. Learn how to adapt, fish the moment, gut fish in this video on some giant Maine smallmouth bass. […]

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Super-Size Panfish

October 16, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Super-Size Panfish

Early fall super-size panfish in northern natural lakes gravitate toward mid-depth flats to feast on an underwater buffet that includes worms, insects, crustaceans and baitfish. Fishermen who target these slabs of late summer are richly […]

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Keep It To The Facts About A Bump Stock

October 5, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Keep It To The Facts About A Bump Stock

Over the last few days information on the national news has spoken about what the BUMP STOCK is. Honest I had never heard of it. So from the website “The Resurgent” I got this information […]

A Strange Day Fishing
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A Strange Day Fishing

August 30, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on A Strange Day Fishing

Fishing today was a bit strange, but ended up not all that bad. At first I was using a black/blue Blitz Lures LLC Spyder Jig with a Natural Forage Baits Mad Craw. I was getting […]

Rat-L-Trap Day
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Rat-L-Trap Day

August 24, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Rat-L-Trap Day

This is a report on the past 2 days of fishing. Yesterday was a Rat-L-Trap day. I fished over submerged weeds with several lures and caught 13 bass. Ten of the fish were on Rat-L-Traps. […]

Thundermist's Boa Jig'r
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Thundermist’s Boa Jig’r

August 23, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Thundermist’s Boa Jig’r

There’s only one thing better than a jigging spoon – and that’s a jigging spoon with bait! The Boa Jig’r is actually designed to accommodate live bait, cut bait, or artificial soft plastic bait. Of […]

Davis Bait
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DAVIS SHAKY WORM HEAD – BILL LOWEN SERIES

August 23, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on DAVIS SHAKY WORM HEAD – BILL LOWEN SERIES

DAVIS BAIT’s Bill Lowen Series SHAKY Head, this revolutionary balanced cone head shape with a brand new bait keeper design is going to change the way you think about Shaky Headin. The new bait retainer […]

So the fishing was late and short
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So the fishing was late and short

August 16, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on So the fishing was late and short

Attorney and bank took up most of my day, so the fishing was late and short. However, it was great. “King for the Day” honors went to Berkley’s 2″ Power Minnow, rigged on a BFishn […]

Rods
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Rod Care and Maintenance Tips

August 13, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Rod Care and Maintenance Tips

Items needed for maintenance and care of tools of the trade: Lysol Disinfecting wipes, Armor All wax wipes, Q-Tips, Rod Sleeves, U-40 Cork Protector (annually) Rods take a beating during the year whether in the […]

Rod Armorz Rod Covers
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Rod Armorz Rod Covers

August 11, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Rod Armorz Rod Covers

I’ve had a comment regarding my Rod Armorz rod covers to which I would like to reply. It was said that I was taking up time putting on and removing my rod covers. Well, to […]

another quick trip to the lake
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Another quick trip to the lake

August 9, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Another quick trip to the lake

Pepper and I made another quick trip to the lake, and shot another video, which will be up and running soon. The “king for the day” of lures, again, was Natural Forage Baits Swim Bait […]

My Old Remington Model 514
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My Old Remington Model 514

July 29, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on My Old Remington Model 514

I couldn’t wait to do a video to shoot my old Remington model 514. So, this evening I took my computer glasses, 15 rounds of Aguila Ammunition and a Lucky Gunner sight-in target, and started […]

Caring For A Mississippi Kite
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Caring For A Mississippi Kite

July 28, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Caring For A Mississippi Kite

So today I got a call at work about a fledgling Mississippi Kite that was stuck in a tree. The nest was at the top of a huge oak tree. The elderly man that lives […]

The Follower System
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The Follower System

July 26, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on The Follower System

Because of some paperwork at the funeral home, I had to make my fishing trip a short one. Pepper and I used several types of lures, with the first strike coming on a Natural Forage […]

Bonita Springs Fishing
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Are You Looking For A Guide In Bonita Springs?

July 21, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Are You Looking For A Guide In Bonita Springs?

Are you looking for a saltwater guide in the Bonita Springs and Cape Coral area of Florida? Well ODU has a recommendation…. Bonita Springs Fishing. “Specializing in live bait, light tackle fishing, Captain Steve Nagy […]

I Took Pepper Fishing
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I Took Pepper Fishing

June 28, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on I Took Pepper Fishing

I took Pepper fishing and shooting today. It is the first time in a few years that he has been able to get back out around the water, and he loved it. However, he is […]

All the New Boat Add-Ons
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All the New Boat Add-Ons

June 23, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on All the New Boat Add-Ons

As time and technology has continued to progress we are all looking at all this “stuff” and wondering what do I really need on my boat or does it really help you become a better […]

It was a strange day of fishing
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It was a strange day of fishing

June 22, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on It was a strange day of fishing

As I was arriving at the lake there was heavy rain, which stopped and turned to partly cloudy, for a while. Wind direction was extremely strange. It started from the ENE, then went to E, […]

When to Fish a Kickin’ Frog
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When to Fish a Kickin’ Frog

June 16, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on When to Fish a Kickin’ Frog

It is always hard to put the hot bait down, it may be a confidence thing or you may just be stubborn!  For some anglers this occurs when they need to go from a traditional […]

Bank Poles and Lightning
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Bank Poles and Lightning

June 10, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Bank Poles and Lightning

I’m always up for a new adventure, especially if it involves me getting to do something outside. Our small town has a big celebration every year that celebrates the day our town started. We have […]

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Crawfishing With Lacy

June 10, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Crawfishing With Lacy

During my trips home to south Louisiana, time in the bayou is a must. Of course my oldest daughter Addison is now a veteran crawfisher after our last trip down. LOL. But this was my […]

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Fishing In The Weeds

June 8, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Fishing In The Weeds

Today’s fishing started off with some good hits and lost fish on a Blitz Lures LLC Phrog. The weeds are so thick that if the fish isn’t brought up quickly there is a 99% chance […]