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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 […]
There are lots of things to love about early season walleye fishing! For one, spring walleye angling often signals the return of open water fishing for another year. And, walleyes in the spring are often […]
Many people wait and wait for the hot summer heat to go forth and camp. While the summer does offer many great camping experiences, it is not the only time to do it. In fact, […]
THUNDER BRAID’s exceptional quality results in a high-performance braided line. Tightly-woven fibers are strategically arranged to produce a rounder shape, minimizing friction, allowing for a smoother, longer cast. Less friction means less surface wear and […]
Your 1000-acre local lake fishes just fine with a 16-foot johnboat, a 25-hp motor, 12V tiller electric, and a 5” sonar. Take this rig too far out into Green Bay, across Mille Lacs, or […]
Closures and restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic are sweeping the nation. Keep America Fishing is fighting for anglers to have continued access to our waterways. The American Sportfishing Association (ASA)-KAF’s parent organization-sent letters to […]
The dead of summer is when some anglers have trouble catching walleyes. If you would like to increase your odds for putting some walleyes in the boat in the next few weeks, trolling, either forward […]
Late Summer into fall is when I break out my walleye trolling gear in earnest! Some of the lakes that I fish have walleye populations that leave classic structure at this time and spend time […]
Camping, without a doubt, is a fun activity for the whole family. However, many almost overlook this when thinking of a weekend trip or bonding with their loved ones. Kids and adults nowadays are always […]
At the beginning of July, media across Maryland delivered good news for those planning a traditional feast of Chesapeake Bay blue crabs on Independence Day. Baltimore TV station WJZ, for instance, touted a new report […]
Each year, an estimated 18 billion pounds of plastic is dumped into our oceans from coastal regions. According to a study by the World Economic Forum, at the current rate of pollution, there will be […]
This afternoon I did a short bit of shooting with the H&N Medium and Magnum Sniper pellets, and have come to the conclusion that the best gun that I have for shooting these two models […]
What do possum on a half-shell, Texas speedbump, and pocket dinosaur all have in common? They’re all the same animal – the nine-banded armadillo. These mammals, known for being common roadkill and a property pest, […]
California salmon reintroduced to their historic habitat as juveniles are, for the first time, returning to their home rivers to spawn. Their journey home demonstrates that fish reintroductions can successfully return Golden State salmon to […]
America’s anglers are more diverse than ever, a key finding of the 2019 Special Report on Fishing, released today by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF). Both women and Hispanics are casting their lines […]
When it comes to producing in-line spinners that catch fish, the Yakima Bait Company leads the charge. The iconic Rooster Tail line of spinners catches just about everything that swims. For generations of anglers […]
Where to go. Your state’s department of natural resources (DNR) is a great starting point. You’ll likely need a fishing license (age requirements vary by state), and the tool below can help you get one […]
By Craig Medred – Add muskellunge to the list of south-coastal Alaska’s modern-era, climate-change invaders. First it was northern pike, then largemouth bass, and now the Monsters of the Midwest. Historically, the largest of the […]
As fishermen deep in the Louisiana bayou, Kindra Arnesen and her family have faced their share of life-altering challenges in recent years. First came Hurricane Katrina, the 2005 monster storm that devastated her small fishing […]
The objections raised by sportfishing groups in opposition to certification of the industrial Atlantic menhaden fishery as a “sustainable fishery” are scheduled to be heard by an independent adjudicator on July 8 and 9. […]
Extremely small bits of plastic are everywhere, and the Chesapeake Bay is no exception. The so-called microplastics, often 5 millimeters or less in size, can be scooped from the surface waters of the Patapsco River […]
Share Your Best Summer Time Fishing Photo and Get That Photo on the Back Cover of Next Week’s ODU Magazine. Summer Is The Best Time To Get Pictures Of Family and Friends Fishing. Rules: 1. […]
Troy Keys has kayaked along the “Moab Daily” stretch of the Colorado River multiple times, but June 6 was the first time that he’s flipped. In that moment, he thought it would be the last […]
I’m pretty proud of myself tonight for throwing my LEFUX Stork knives from 16 feet with a half-spin. I let Pepper out and decided to get my Storks out to throw for a short time […]
John Harvey, 42, managed to capture the 231-lb. carp, also known as a giant carp or giant barb, after struggling for an hour and 20 minutes to reel in its massive weight. “As soon […]
Space Coast Daily Reported First – Griffin caught his flathead catfish on rod and reel using live bait in the Yellow River. “I wasn’t expecting to catch a state record when I started fishing […]
“It’s hard to put into words, but it’s this,” Brett Mitchell said, using one hand to gesture to his surroundings while peddling a Hobie Pro Angler through a cypress-shrouded canal just off a Lake […]
This is another Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ video inspired by Doc Mac Kay‘s interest in H&N Sniper pellets. On this time around I’m using an ATI/Nova AT-97 Sniper break barrel rifle to do some target shooting […]
One pattern you can generally bet the farm that will occur is occurring now on the lake is the schooling bass. If you want to have a ton of fun and don’t care about size […]
Researchers suggest scientists and resource managers need to focus on the whole ecosystem rather than solely on population-by population, and propose a potential international standard for tracking the status of overfishing in global fisheries. The […]
Alphonso Jackson broke a 36-year-old freshwater fish state record on June 10 after landing a 2-pound, 1-ounce redbreast sunfish from the Lumber River in Wagram. Jackson, who is from Maxton, caught the sunfish using a […]
As the summer heats up and boaters take to the water, the Coast Guard is responding to an increased number of preventable incidents and Good Samaritans are lending a hand. “Most drowning and near-drowning incidents […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages Missourians to make a splash this summer by getting outdoors and frogging. Frogging season begins June 30 at sunset and runs through Oct. 31. Those with a fishing […]
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that he has requested a federal fisheries disaster declaration for Louisiana from the U.S. Department of Commerce following impacts of the spring flood flight on the fishing industry in […]
From the company that introduced the popular ChowPal™ all-in-one utensil set/multi-tool last year, Outdoor Edge now introduces a new smaller, lighter eating utensil, the ChowLite. Crafted of 420J2 stainless steel for increased strength and durability […]
This crappie fishing addiction I have started fifty-five years ago, and it began when my father took me crappie fishing when I was six years old. From that day on, after I caught my first […]
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Gamo’s 10X Technology takes another step forward with the new horizontal magazine alignment on the Swarm Fusion 10X. Gamo’s 10X Technology first appeared in the industry changing Swarm Maxxim, the first breakbarrel air rifle […]
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/
The recreational fishing community is expressing concern about the process being used to certify the menhaden fishery in the Gulf of Mexico. Omega Protein and Daybrook Fisheries recently announced that SAI Global is recommending that […]
Congratulations Gregory Wallace for catching the new Colorado state record Bluegill out of Totten Reservoir! The fish weighed in at 2 lbs 9.5 oz and had an overall length of 12.75″. The previous state record […]
While true Ned Rig or Midwest Finesse fishing is, by definition, a light line technique involving small, light wire hooks for a stealthy approach, select tournament situations necessitate a slightly larger, heavier jig hook capable […]
When a person is preparing to go fishing, it’s a good idea to keep in mind that the fish might not be where we expect them to be. I forgot that fact recently, and it […]
Zoom Bait Company announces the release of the new “Beatdown” soft plastic, a stubby finesse bait that will take Ned Rigging to new levels of effectiveness. “This is a technique where the key is to […]
When the tilt of the earth sets our hemisphere directly in the sun’s loving gaze, that means it’s time for camping. Long days, maybe some cool water to swim in, frisbees, cookouts and family fun […]
Notes to myself on preparing to teach my Chesapeake Bay course at Salisbury University for the 10th year: Teach oysters? Always, but this time I’m also going bigger, with beavers. Both are “keystone” species, and […]
Over the objections of a wide coalition of American citizens and environmental, conservation, food producer, fuel retailer, taxpayer advocate, and outdoor recreation industry groups, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently waived Clean Air Act provisions […]
Almost 95,000 California anglers fish on the Sacramento River system, spending about $142.9 million a year on fishing-related expenses. Yet, there are some areas where dams block fish from migrating, reducing quality fishing opportunities. NOAA […]
I’m pretty proud of myself tonight for throwing my LEFUX Stork knives from 16 feet with a half-spin. I let Pepper out and decided to get my Storks out to throw for a short time […]
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