Articles from ODU Outdoor Writers That We Are Showcasing. Fishing, hunting, guns, camping, conservation and special interest pieces are featured.
My old friend, Keith Lundahl, who owned Lundahl Lures with the Pop’s Topwater Spoon, always said that when the Red Buds were in bloom the bass were hitting. When I was at the Bull Shoals […]
This week, Dan Small Outdoors Radio features Mosquito Squad staffer Christine DeCoste, Ballard’s Black Island Resort managing partner Gary Moeller, artist and artist Bob White, and pro angler Duffy Kopf. Jeff reports results of last […]
I’m not a collector of knives, guns or much of anything else. I like good products that I can use. Recently, I received a knife called the Jessmuk which is made by L.T. Wright. You […]
A couple of weeks ago we tore out an old foot bridge with 6×6 beams that were cut up and scrapped. I salvaged them and made a new backyard backboard for airguns. This evening I […]
Over the last four decades I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to go fishing with a lot of different anglers. Some of these anglers were very, very skilled and they caught a lot of fish. Others […]
Pepper and I were able to get out and do a little fishing in the high wind. The weather was warm, water has warmed, but the fishing was somewhat cold until TTI-Blakemore Casey’s Runner Head […]
Yesterday I told you about the shipment received from Work Sharp. Well today Rowen Voris from another west coast company, COAST Products sent some great items, some of which are new models of knives I […]
As the fish move shallow for the spawn and we all start our run to the banks and hard cover it’s inevitable that your bait is going to get hung up at some point during […]
This week, Dan Small Outdoors Radio features ODU Magazine founder Bill Schwarz, American Honda Powersports assistant manager of national sales Susie Han, charter captain “Dumper” Dan Welsch and D&S Bait proprietor Gene Dellinger. Jeff reports […]
After picking up my Ranger Boats 362V from Davenport Boat Inc. I took it home and got ready to meet Don Banning to team up on a short fishing outing. I did fairly well with […]
I have been blessed with the ability to travel throughout the United States over the years, but no place stands out like Vermont. Vermont is home to some of the best fishing and hunting around. […]
Two years after beginning construction on its new FDA-approved meat processing and jerky facility in Riverton, Hi Mountain Seasoning has announced that it has begun shipping its new ready-made, small-batch Beef Jerky to retailers across […]
If you are reading this article the odds are pretty good that you spend a great deal of time outdoors. No matter where you are accidents can and do happen all of the time. Some […]
After taking Pepper to the vet and running a few errands I decided to go fishing. It was cold and a little windy – what’s new. In fact, it was cold enough that I had […]
Ice fishing, hunting, trail grooming or working in the bush – SnowDog will be your reliable assistant to overcome long distances in the snow, on the ice or in the field with a maximum load. […]
It’s that time of year: The boat is being rigged, I’m putting fresh line on my reels, I’m calling friends to see if they have any good fishing reports, in short, I’m preparing for the […]
If you are like me, when you are out hunting, fishing or hiking, you tend to stay out longer than you originally planned to. Just one more cast, one more walk around the woodcock […]
I’ve been seeing more and more anglers on and in the water recently. Some of them are fishing from boats, some are wading, others are fishing from docks or shore. Some of them are catching […]
I used one of the Plano 3600 Weekend Series bags to make my Finger Jigging/Swimbait kit. Inside is the Plano Wrap and Stowaway 3601. The Wrap holds my selection of Natural Forage Baits Lil Killers […]
I got out to fish for a couple of hours today, and it was cold. The wind chill was bad enough that my line was freezing up in my reel. Water temps weren’t much better […]
Have You Heard Of This Smart Lock Tapplock? This lock is by fare a new product we have all looked forward to, as advancements in security leave the night crime shows and show up on […]
This is an excellent product for pet owners, as well as people wanting to have a little extra flat cargo space in the back seat of a car, crew cab truck or SUV. It is […]
In my part of the world, North Iowa, there’s still too much ice to go open water fishing, but not enough ice to walk on. So I’m still kind of in that “Looking Back” and […]
Now that the everyone is in full prep mode for spring fishing it is time to fill in a few more items to your shopping bucket list. Do you canoe or kayak fish, do you […]
Eager paddlers need to use extreme caution. After a long, cold winter and cool and wet spring so far, Iowa paddlers are ready to put an end to their “cabin fever”. The fluctuation in […]
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 […]
March 28 at 8:42pm – Pepper and I went fishing today in the cold and damp, but did fairly well. The top lure was a Blitz Lures LLC Spotted Goby Blade fished with a slow […]
Dan is back with more “Gun Rap”, covering the Browning 1911-22 Grey Compact, Do-All Outdoors and Sportsman’s Guide targets, and Henry Repeating Arms. This is a video about the Browning 1911-22 Grey Compact model prior […]
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 […]
As you start your day searching for pre-spawn bass it’s important to remember that there are visual keys to look for; let your eyes be your partner and don’t ignore what your seeing as you […]
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 […]
On a drive around a nearby lake recently it became apparent that another ice-fishing season is concluding. There were still lots of anglers on the ice where the ice was safe, but wind was making […]
With all the constant change that occurs on our lakes during the spring its good to have a pattern that addresses all the confusion that the fish go through, and it takes some of the […]
We’re kind of in that in-between season in the northern reaches of the Midwest. Many lakes are still covered with ice, although the quality of the ice is inconsistent. Everywhere else, anglers are fishing open […]
I was checking on my You Tube channel and in 5 months time this video about the Gamo Outdoor USA Swarm has gone form 119th place to 2nd place, bypassing powder burning and fishing videos. […]
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 […]
Recently we spoke with Fishing the Midwest founder Bob Jensen regarding planer board use. Here are excerpts from that conversation: When asked about tips for the first-time board user and wind direction, here is what […]
Tepui, the leading brand of rooftop tents and outdoor adventure gear, announced the launch of its Endless Adventure™ initiative. As a company deeply rooted in off road adventure and expeditions this marks a new direction […]
A while back I purchased a Do-All Outdoors Blast Back Target set from Sportsman’s Guide. Today I finally got around to assembling it. I hope it works better than the assembly. There are two […]
There is no doubt that when you find calm, dead or clear water all combined on the same day on any bass fishing adventure you have found some of the toughest conditions to catch fish. […]
Depending on where you live in the Midwest, the ice-fishing season is winding down. Once March arrives, you know you’re on the downhill side of another season of ice-action. And, if you’ve done much ice-fishing, […]
I got out to the water again today, for a short time, and fished two locations. The first had bass very shallow. Once again, as on the lake I fished yesterday the Natural Forage Baits […]
With the weather forecast for next week being in the 50’s and 60’s it could mean the start of the season for using Blitz Lures LLC Blades, Rat-L-Traps and BFishn Tackle H20 and TTI-Blakemore Casey’s […]
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 […]
As we move into the early spring the one common factor we all must deal with is weather. It’s the x-factor as to what matters during the next few months. As the weather goes so […]
A few days back was the first day of open water fishing for this season. It was extremely windy, but it was “a great day on the water”. In about 2 1/2 to 3 hours […]
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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