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This spring ODU headed out on two writers outings, one was an ambitious canoe trip and the other was a drive in excursion to a remote site. Thanks to Yamaha for the travel in and […]
The new Silver SR59 is proudly made in the USA and features an 11-gauge steel body, 1-11/16″ thick Duo-Formed® door with full 10 gauge inner plate, and active 1 ¼” chrome locking bolts on all […]
Offshore anglers are a meticulous bunch. They have to be. When a pelagic fish is marked on sonar—typically with abyssal depths below the boat—it’s critical to get your bait into the strike zone quickly, efficiently, […]
By Dana Benner: Despite what images the title of this article may bring to your mind, this article is about fishing; striper fishing to be exact. Even though I have been fishing in New […]
I’m Guilty as charged ….. The issue of properly handling fish after the catch is all our responsibility. From the moment you get bit to when it’s released we all play a part in making […]
If you’re looking to catch a shark, August is one of the better times of the year to target them in my region. To begin with, the ocean is flat most of the month, unless […]
BRP announced recently the release of the next generation of Evinrude E-TEC G2 models with horsepower ranging from 150 to 200, the E-TEC G2 150, 150 H.O., 175 and 200. Building on the success of […]
Days afloat America’s preeminent channel catfish stream, Captain Brad Durick sees a little of everything. One client, a self-proclaimed ‘fishing expert,’ reels with the rod upside-down. Another customer continuously misses bites, jerking back against a […]
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is celebrating the achievements of three USA Shooting Team women who won medals at the Summer Olympic Games in a full-page ad that appears in today’s edition of the […]
The province of Saskatchewan, with its thousands of lakes and rivers, is located directly within the center of North America’s premier ice fishing destinations. With large fish, plentiful stocks and ice for nearly six months […]
As we progress into the summertime patterns, bass fishing becomes more complex and hence there are many more decisions you need to make to have successful trips during the heat of the summer. Most of […]
Those who enjoy a hunting lifestyle are fortunate. Because hunting isn’t always easy – especially for the millions of Americans looking to get into the sport. Competition for hunting ground, a significant financial investment […]
Bass tournament fishermen are famous for having “secret” lures they don’t tell anyone about, but Brandon Palaniuk’s secret lure is one that’s in virtually every angler’s tacklebox. The Yamaha Pro’s lure is a jerkbait, but […]
This year has been one of different conditions all year long, the wind started to blow in January and here we are in the middle of July and we are still dealing with continuous winds […]
One of my favorite campfire meals centers around two main styles, a tinfoil meal and a cast iron pie maker. Bass Pro Shops has in it own product line of these a Single and Double […]
After a full summer of chasing ‘glamour fish’—the bass, walleyes, and trout of the world—a dude dubbed Mr. Bluegill is certainly ready to call an audible. Not that Captain Troy Peterson doesn’t constantly keep […]
Make this fishing season the season you become a more versatile angler. Versatile anglers generally catch more fish. Versatile anglers are generally more willing to try new techniques and are also willing to chase different […]
The final regular season tournament had ninety-five boats competing in what was also the second and final leg of the Crappie Masters Missouri State Championship on Truman Lake, Mo. Anglers were fishing for more than […]
In the 1975 film Jaws, Bruce was a 7.6-meter-long model of a great white shark. He had a peerless reputation for power, an unquenchable thirst for blood. But Bruce was also made of rubber and […]
Anglers were greeted by a beautiful day at Marietta, OH. A nice breeze and temps in the 70’s promised a great day for catfishing. “It’s not miserably hot and there’s a nice breeze,” said tournament […]
Most don’t know one carp from another. All are exotic.The photo to the left is a 30-pound-plus grass carp illegally stocked in a small lake. Common carp have been in this country for so long […]
By Dana Benner Now I know you are looking at the title and saying, “What does this have to do with fishing?” I don’t blame you, but read on and you will see. No other […]
Much of the time, lures are designed with a specific application in mind. But sometimes we discover that some baits are multi-purpose. I was reminded of that on a recent fishing trip. I was sharing […]
The new Z3 Trick Worm Zoom Bait Company announces a third member of the Z3 team, an “updated” triple laminate version of the company’s ultra-popular Trick Worm. This builds on the popularity of the Z3 […]
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), has announced two new models of rugged two-way radio handhelds, the Rino 750 and Rino 755t. Boasting a built-in 5-watt FRS/GMRS radio for a communication […]
When walleyes are chasing suspended ciscoes, smelt and similar baitfish in deep basins, Tony Roach is confident anglers will connect with them on the new Rapala® Scatter Rap® Deep Husky Jerk® baits. “In deep-basin situations […]
KIM RHODE MAKES HISTORY AT RIO OLYMPICS . . . The Rio Olympics shooting competition has ended, and USA Shooting Team’s medalists are all women. By winning a bronze medal in skeet last Friday, 37-year-old […]
The Research Vessel (R/V) Tiglax (pronounced TEKH-lah) sails up to 20,000 nautical miles each summer in support of science and conservation within 3.4-million-acre Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Brian Salem/USFWS By Shaun Sanchez, […]
Loaning a gun to a friend for a hunting trip. A service member storing firearms with a close friend while deployed overseas. These are two common scenarios that are played out across America, but if gun […]
An Ohio River catfish tournament is named after a KY state catfish record holder. The 2nd Annual Bruce Midkiff Memorial Tournament will be held on August 27, 2016. Midkiff caught the state record 104-pound blue […]
Fisheries managers for the Atlantic Coast states face an important decision May 5 about what’s sometimes called the most important fish in the sea: Atlantic menhaden. Officials could increase the allowable catch to appease the […]
Northland Fishing Tackle’s renowned Rippin’ Shad packs more eye appeal than ever, thanks to an enhanced color palette that includes eight brand-new fish-catching patterns designed to trigger more panfish, pike, walleyes and trout. “The Rippin’ […]
Cloudy skies, north winds at 10 – 15, temperatures in the high 80’s and day-long scattered showers greeted catfish anglers on the Cumberland River and a day of chasing whiskered critters. By all accounts it […]
Fresh off a whirlwind introduction at ICAST 2016, including a Best-in-Show performance in the New Product Showcase, Trapper Tackle reveals details about its ultra-versatile Dropshot/Live Bait/Finesse Trapper Hook. With applications that are as broad and […]
The best time to throw a Snag Proof Frog is everyday, according to central Florida bass angler Broc Foley. “It is all about risk and reward for me,” stated 36-year old Foley. “I can put […]
Camping is a great way to spend time outdoors with your family – canoeing on a lake, hiking through the woods, or just relaxing by a campfire. But those who camp regularly know it’s not […]
Tuesday, June 14, 2016, proved to be a record-setting day at the Wildlife Department’s Northeast Region Office near Porter. That’s the day two hunters from Muskogee had their elk antlers scored, and they each ended […]
Carbon Express, an industry leader in precision archery equipment, introduces the X-Force Blade to its successful line of crossbows. Designed to bring category-leading performance to entry-level crossbow hunters, the X-Force Blade crossbow delivers speed, repeatable accuracy, […]
Don’t be put off by those claws—this gentle giant needs your help. The Tasmanian Giant Freshwater Crayfish is the largest of their kind in the entire world. They can grow up to 80cm long and […]
Four Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters’ teams still have a shot at the Angler Team of the Year (ATOY) honors. It all comes down to the competition on Truman Lake, Aug. 20 2016. Being a […]
Camping equipment can be all about flash and comfort, but remember you still need those utility items. ODU shops at Bass Pro Shops from time to time and getting the right equipment is important. On […]
We all know that guy. You know, the one who seems to find new ways to destroy any duck or goose decoy in his midst. He leaves decoys in the back of his pick-up […]
“With its cupped face, the new Terminator® Popping Frog pops and spits, causing a major commotion and drawing in fish,” says Ott DeFoe, a four-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier and 2011 Bassmaster Rookie of the Year. […]
The finer points of duck calling aren’t mastered overnight. It’s a journey – a gradual evolution brought to maturity through experience, observation and practice. One of the greatest keys to effective duck calling is learning […]
Fishing is fun: That’s why we go fishing. And it’s more fun when we catch some fish. And there are some techniques that are more fun to employ. Throwing topwater baits for largemouth bass is […]
Covington, TN and the Mississippi River was the location of a recent Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail event. The affair was one of sixteen tournaments to appear in 10 states across the country in 2016. […]
Mark Twain Lake was invaded by crappie anglers competing for the Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters Missouri State Championship. Sixty-five teams competed for bragging rights and more than $15,000.00 in cash and prizes at the […]
Over a month ago, ODU completed a facelift to our site, knowing a few morning items still needed work. Our Magazine Library (http://goo.gl/ri02B9) and our Download Library (http://goo.gl/MqNLjl) have been updated. Magazines starting from last […]
It’s not that far off, and elk enthusiasts everywhere are eagerly expecting a successful season. That success may well depend on your calling skills, and whether you’re a veteran looking to get better or a […]
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