Fishing The Midwest with Jensen & Frisch

ICE-FISHING IDEAS

There was a skim of ice on the pond this morning which served as a good reminder that ice-fishing is getting closer all the time.  While we’re probably still a couple of weeks away from […]

OTW Red Dot sigh
Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®

OTW Red Dot Sight

Over a week ago I told you about the OTW Red Dot sight that I got, and ordered 2 more from Amazon for around $13 each. Well today they arrived. The one that I received […]

Massive wetland restoration project completed on Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area
From The Desks of the ODU Writers

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 […]

A Little Gun Rap From Dan – Part 12
Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®

A Little Gun Rap From Dan – Part 12

This afternoon a package arrived from another order that I had with some sale items from Sportsman’s Guide. This time I had a couple of Catch 22 ammo storage units and 2 Do-All Outdoors Stop […]

Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®

It was a cold

It was a cold and windy day, but I was able to get out for a short time at the Rock Island Conservation Club just before Christmas. The only fish caught was a yellow bass […]

HT Enterprises - Our Story
From The Desks of the ODU Writers

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 […]

Regimented Big Bass Habits
Bassin' With Captain Mike Gerry

Regimented Big Bass Habits

Winter is big bass time of year and understanding their habits and regiments are a big part of finding those big females. While we all dream of that big bass it takes some studying of […]

Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®

A Little Gun Rap From Dan – Part 11

Two plinking pieces to get you ready for more target shooting. For years E-Z Livin’ Inc. in Milan, IL has been known for fishing tackle and archery equipment. Now, with the new owner, Todd Carnes, […]

Before the snow
Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®

Before the snow

Pepper and I went fishing last week before the snow at a couple of lakes as we do weekly. The ice was going back out, so we had plenty of open water. We were zeroed […]

Plinking with Mark Millichamp
Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®

Plinking with Mark Millichamp

Mark Millichamp and I had a great day of plinking today. Mark was able to try out my Henry Repeating Arms Evil Roy, Mare’s Leg and Frontier Long Barrel, along with the Heritage Firearms Rough […]

Fishing The Midwest with Jensen & Frisch

BE VERSATILE FOR MORE ICE-FISHING SUCCESS

Across the ice-belt there are several species of fish that anglers have the opportunity to catch from under the ice.  Walleyes, northern pike, perch, crappies and other types of panfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass and […]

Dana Benner Outdoors

It Is Time To Join Forces

As we move toward a new year I sit and ponder about the fate of the environment and our outdoor pursuits.  More and more land, public land, is either disappearing or being closed off to […]

COLOR FOR OPEN WATER AND ICE
Fishing The Midwest with Jensen & Frisch

LURE COLOR FOR OPEN WATER AND ICE

To some anglers, lure color isn’t that important.  To other anglers, color is very important.  To the most successful anglers, lure color is part of the equation.  In a good number of situations, whether it […]

A Little Gun Rap From Dan – Part 9
Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®

A Little Gun Rap From Dan – Part 9

Three Part Article: Targets4Free.com & B27 target to Firefly/SIG Mosquito, Swarm Maxxim & Evil Roy to finally the Ruger 10/22 Compact. People have asked what can they use to practice for their qualifying for the […]

Reeling in a bang-up gift
Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®

Reeling in a bang-up gift

It is that time of the year when people are going over their gift list, with many being stumped on what to give the outdoorsmen on that list. As I did last year, I’ve put […]

bladed jig
Bassin' With Captain Mike Gerry

Keys to Bladed Jig Fishing In Winter

When the winter comes and your favorite bait is some sort of bladed jig the presentation changes to adapt to the winter conditions. If you’re fishing the late fall transition you will quickly see that […]

Dana Benner Outdoors

Seeing The Forest For The Trees

I think anyone my age (older than dirt) remembers the saying, “You can’t see the forest for the trees”.  The meaning of that saying is simple enough.  It means that we are so focused on […]

Dan's Custom Jigs & Spins Package
Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®

Dan’s Custom Jigs & Spins Package

I received my pro staff shipment of lures that I selected from Custom Jigs & Spins. Along with the Slender Spoon and RPM Minnow I’ll be using these lures – Ratfinkee, Gill Getter, Frisbee, Rocker […]

Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®

My 45 years in the industry

Last week I sent an email out to several of the people in the fishing and shooting industry and others who have somehow been a part of my 45 years in the industry. I felt […]

Go Go Runners Made The Difference
Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®

Go Go Runners Made The Difference

Last week I said that I hoped that the Go Go Runners that Ron Stallings shipped in from TTI-Blakemore would break my streak of being “zeroed out” the last couple of fishing outings. Well they […]

I Got My Go Go Runners
Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®

I Got My Go Go Runners

I received a nice surprise in the mail today. I had requested some Slab Daddy jigs from Ron Stallings, head of our TTI-Blakemore pro staff, but to my surprise I got some Go Go Runners. […]

Dana Benner Outdoors

Dana’s Holiday List

Well, it’s that time of year again.  A time when we gather with family and friends at the Benner household.  We gather to celebrate another year, putting aside all of our differences.  We come together […]

ICE-FISHING IDEAS
Fishing The Midwest with Jensen & Frisch

ICE-FISHING IDEAS

There was a skim of ice on the pond this morning which served as a good reminder that ice-fishing is getting closer all the time.  While we’re probably still a couple of weeks away from […]

A Little Gun Rap From Dan – Part 5
Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales®

A Little Gun Rap From Dan – Part 5

Dan covers ELEY USA ammunition, Gamo Outdoor USA Swarm Maxxim and polarized sunglasses. Enjoy and take notes. Some ELEY USA ammunition arrived today – Action 40gr and Subsonic Hollow 36gr. I’ll be giving these a […]

Made in America Challenge
Dana Benner Outdoors

Made in America Challenge

In all my articles I try to tell the reader what I am using for gear on any particular outing.  It is something I have always done and will continue to do.  I have also […]

give thanks
Dana Benner Outdoors

Giving Thanks

Once a year Americans “give thanks” in honor of a time long ago when the Native Americans (my ancestors) saved the butts of the European settlers who decided to settle along the shores of New […]

The Many looks of Worm Fishing
Bassin' With Captain Mike Gerry

The Many looks of Worm Fishing

As the fall fishing continues to mask a slow presentation I thought I would give some detail on the many ways to fish a worm. There is no doubt we have advanced the presentation over […]

CORE ICE
Fishing The Midwest with Jensen & Frisch

Fishing the Midwest forms agreement with CORE ICE!

Fishing the Midwest, one of the Midwest’s longest-running and highest-rated fishing television shows, announced today that they have formed a partnership with INTELLI-CORE, manufacturers of the revolutionary new CORE ICE fish houses.  “The revolutionary hybrid […]

Chasing a Ghost
Dana Benner Outdoors

Chasing a Ghost

November 8th was the opening day of the New Hampshire firearms season for deer.  November 7th found me getting my gear together and going over my plans.  I decided to hunt a spot in Dunbarton, […]

Lake Trout Hit List
From The Desks of the ODU Writers

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 […]

Bassin' With Captain Mike Gerry

My Favorite Bait Time

With the colder water ahead we are gaining ground on the time of year my favorite bait produce some great catches. I know lots of folks don’t really work spinner bait as it gets colder […]

OPEN WATER OBSERVATIONS
Fishing The Midwest with Jensen & Frisch

OPEN WATER OBSERVATIONS

I’m pretty sure the 2017 open water fishing season is over for me.  While it’s still fresh in my mind this is the time of year that I like to look back at the just-completed […]