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If you want to become a better jerkbait angler, here are 11 tips that will improve your success. Lesson #1: Down, down, down! – Some anglers have the tendency to fish jerkbaits by moving […]
The National Wild Turkey Federation and Mossy Oak continue to Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. for sportsmen and women across the country through a dynamic partnership highlighted by Mossy Oak’s famed NWTF Obsession® pattern […]
One of our most popular models is now available in camouflage! The Quick-Set™ Escape is the original six-sided outdoor canopy (formerly known as the 1660 Six Pack Screen Shelter) that started the Quick-Set™ series. It […]
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 […]
After an especially long winter like the one we just experienced, it feels especially great when it gets to be the opening of the muskie fishing season. Time to fish for big toothy critters in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, introduced the Dualie Waypoint®, a high performance spot and area light that allows for individual or simultaneous use of a forward-facing spot beam for distance and a bottom-facing […]
A special Boone and Crockett Club judges panel today declared a ram from Montana as the new World’s Record bighorn sheep. The four-member panel of senior Boone and Crockett Official Measures re-scored the ram’s horns […]
Looking to build on the progress already made in restoring the Chesapeake’s depleted oyster population, a coalition of more than 20 nonprofit groups, businesses and educational institutions has set a new goal of putting another […]
In March 2011, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake hit Japan and devastated the region. Hours later, a subsequent tsunami struck Japan’s Pacific coastline, doubling the damage. The combined forces of the earthquake and ensuing tsunami generated […]
Top 10 fishing and hunting stories on ODU Magazine the last two weeks based on total opens. What did you miss? Maine man hauls 25-pound togue (laker) – https://www.odumagazine.com/maine-man-hauls-25-pound-togue-laker/ Cool Idea: Georgia Coyote Challenge – […]
It isn’t summer without a good camping trip. And with every camping trip comes bugs. Among those bugs are the most hated of pests: mosquitoes. Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying, and it isn’t just the itchy […]
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 […]
With the evolution of baits every year some become more popular than others but nothing in the last many years has taken off like the swim jig; there are some very good reasons. Popular baits […]
I had what could be called a “Ruger Day” of shooting. On tap was the LC9S 3270 with fiber optic sights; LCPII; and 10/22 rifle with an OTW Red Dot sight. It was a quick, […]
Some Midwest anglers have found open water to fish in, but most of us are still on the ice. For many anglers, that first open water fishing trip is still a few weeks or maybe […]
With Spring time upon us, as a bass fisherman you know what that means – its time for the spawn! Arguably the best fishing of the year, and the best time to catch your personal […]
AKASO Brave 4 action cam and two Ruger pistols lead up today Dan’s Gun Rap.Today I picked up two of the newest Ruger models from my FFL dealer, B&B Hardware in Milan, IL. One is […]
Waterproof, ultralight packing organization at its finest, our new BlockerLite Compression Dry Sack protects essential backpacking and hiking gear like clothing and sleeping bags, while the Continuous Compression system reduces overall volume for maximum packing […]
The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored winners of the 2018 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Innovation Awards, recognizing exceptionally groundbreaking new consumer marine products. The Awards were presented during the boat show’s annual Innovation Breakfast, held […]
Gun Rap covers Gamo, Umarex, American Tactical a quality Rugar pistol to consider. A couple weeks ago I was showing and telling about the “plinking rack” that I made with toilet paper roll inserts in […]
State and Federal agencies are tracking what is described as a very large marine debris field or net mass last spotted in the Ka Iwi Channel between Moloka‘i and O‘ahu, about 12 nautical miles south […]
Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced four rechargeable tactical light systems. Each comes with the new Streamlight 18650 USB lithium ion battery with integrated micro USB charging […]
Have you ever wanted a PCP airgun that has a 10 round magazine, and a self-contained pumping system? Well, American Tactical/Nova, may have the answer coming this year. The Nova-Freedom Multi-Stage Pump Pre-charged Airgun is […]
Several factors were taken into consideration in making the decision of postponing the event, which was discussed by a group of people, and receiving input from others on the professional ice fishing end of things. […]
For some people the sight of geese flying back north or the first robins hopping around on the snowbanks mark the end of winter and the first signs of spring. For me it is the […]
Talk about trends in ice fishing, no one’s sees the big picture quite like Brian “Bro” Brosdahl. From November through February, the legendary Bro and his wonderful wife, Heather, embark on an ice fishing tour […]
My good friend and fishing buddy, Dr. Jim Nordquist, sent along a fishing report out of the Victoria, IL strip pit area. Jim said, “Despite the warm days prior and risk of thin ice, I […]
In some areas of the Midwest, certain fishing seasons are getting ready to close, and in some areas they’ve already closed. The closed season mostly affects walleye and northern pike anglers, and again, that’s only […]
Controversial legislation that would provide a new way of financing Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay cleanups cleared the Pennsylvania Senate last week after it was paired with another bill to increase funding for a variety […]
Browning Camping is proud to release the Refuge, a new sleeping bag that offers campsite comfort and versatility. The mummy-shaped bag, offers top-of-the-line features that Browning Camping’s customers expect. A center zipper can be zipped […]
One of the scariest things that can happen when you’re in the backcountry is an injury. Even a small blister can upend a backpacking trip, but imagine facing something more serious, like a broken leg, […]
Whether it’s a largemouth, smallmouth, walleye, northern pike, muskie, or another species, it’s amazing how consistently at least one big fish is reeled up through the hole during a day on the ice with Genz […]
Berkley’s Josh Bertrand Reveals His Top Winter Bass Patterns. Many bass fans stash their tackle in cold storage during the winter, but Berkley pro Josh Bertrand isn’t one of them. The savvy Arizona angler knows […]
The new M&P by Smith & Wesson rechargeable flashlights feature top of the line CREE® LED lights. These powerful flashlights deliver anywhere from 1,045 lumens up to 10,000 lumens depending on the model. All the […]
Regardless of how much practice one puts in at the range or the type of firearm, bow or crossbow one carries into the field, no other single variable plays a greater role in hunting success […]
We’re entering the mid-winter ice-fishing season. Ice-fishing this time of year can be productive, but it can also be challenging. If we have answers for those challenges, we can be successful at catching fish through […]
We always keep an eye out for cool products that we feel outdoorsmen will find a value in. Here is another one, and it from Dexter Outdoors. The Dexter SGB-3 3 piece hunting kit has […]
Mepps Adds Flashabou Dressing To Its Aglia – Cover water with the all-new Mepps® Aglia® Flashabou. The new Mepps® Aglia® Flashabou combines the vibration and flash of a classic Mepps Aglia blade with a highly […]
For over 30 years I have been writing pretty much non-stop for a variety of publications. In each and every article I have tried to be as honest as I can, to stick to the […]
My favorite saying giving to me by an old boss of mine many years ago in another life “fish where the fish are,” has never been so meaningful as it is in the winter time. […]
In some states in walleye country, the walleye ice-fishing season is winding down. Some places protect walleyes as they enter the time of the year when they’re preparing to spawn. In the areas where catching […]
Days on the water with Ned Kehde aren’t measured by pounds of bass in the livewell or by “5 good bites.” Rather, outings with the Hall of Fame fishing writer mostly distill down to clicks […]
The water temperature is not far from using Blitz Lures LLC Blades and BFishn Tackle Precision H20 jig heads and Blakemore Casey’s Runner Heads with Authentx PulseR, Moxi and Ribb-Finn, and Natural Forage Baits Swim […]
I really love those home made shacks. They have features that can be basic to custom and if you have a generator, you don’t need to leave. But, moving from one lake to another your […]
I hate when I am running through the internet and looking for new products or just filling up on my go tos, that I come over a product and say… WHAT? The Lunkerhunt Prop Turtle […]
The Cuda line of knives is extensive and they have a hand tool for all fishing situations. Check these out: 1.5” Titanium Bonded Rescue/Safety Knife with Sheath:This 1.5″ rescue and safety knife is saltwater resistant. […]
With the best of the rattle bait time of year upon us; it’s good to understand how and what makes this a magical bait, what presentations work and when is it most effective. These are […]
This is the final installment in my American Made series of articles. There is no way that I could have listed everything, but I do hope that I have given you some ideas. In this […]
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