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Watches to me are very important, even with the days of smart phones taking over. Who really wants the chance to drop their IPhone6 in the water. None of us. The Dakota Watch Company sent […]
As we set off on our 1st spring ODU media trip, one thing was apparent to all, we needed to make sure all our meats were kept cold without question. We could get wet, but […]
Mid-Atlantic fisheries regulators are weighing whether to take additional steps to protect American shad and river herring as they migrate along the East Coast, as some new research suggests significant numbers of herring may be […]
Lake Trafford in Collier County recently received national recognition for its resurging bass fishery, made possible by ongoing restoration projects. Highlighted in the July/August issue of Bassmaster magazine, 1,500-acre Lake Trafford has overcome a history […]
I can’t believe I’m thinking this already, but autumn is fast approaching. The month of August signals the end of summer and the beginning of school and football season. It also is a time when […]
10 days left to win this hand-made Grand Lake Stream canoe! The Maine Sporting Dog Association along with guides from the Grand Lake Stream Guide Association, Maine Trapping Association and MWCC are selling raffle […]
Matt Herren’s recent victory in the Toyota® Texas Bass Classic, one of the most prestigious bass tournaments in the country, hinged almost entirely on the Yamaha Pro’s ability to recognize and adjust to rapidly changing […]
The Coosa River provided catfish anglers some night fishing action from Saturday through Sunday noon. The Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest traveled to Rome, GA for the all night tournament that began on Saturday, […]
CAMX Crossbows is proud to announce the arrival of the all-new X330 Crossbow. American-engineering, manufacturing, and craftsmanship bring the X330 a unique blend of speed, safety, reliability, and hyper-accuracy. This blend allows CAMX to proudly […]
Flatheads and blue cats were the main targets for tournament anglers on the Ohio and Scioto Rivers near Portsmouth, OH. The Cabela’s King Kat event attracted 39 boats from several states to compete for cash […]
Gamo® Outdoor SL, an affiliate of New York-based private equity investment firm BRS, along with its US subsidiary, Gamo® Outdoor USA, announced today the acquisition of Daisy Outdoor Products. Daisy is one of the most […]
If you have kept up with the news over the past year one thing you realize is that the greatest country in the world is in turmoil. Our presidential race is the tale of two […]
They say a picture is with worth a thousand words. The lands and waters conserved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service within the National Wildlife Refuge System are among the most picturesque natural places […]
A slip-weight rig is primarily a drifting set-up, but can also be used for still fishing or cast and retrieve, such as the Carolina Rig. Typically, these rigs are for drift fishing natural bait and […]
When Sheila O’Connor talks about wildlife trafficking, you can feel her passion for protecting our natural resources. It’s obvious that her feelings run deep – much deeper than just a job. Sheila is the Resident […]
A trail-camera survey – put simply – is the most powerful herd monitoring tool you can use that doesn’t require the assistance of a professional wildlife biologist. On your own, you can estimate deer density, […]
For passionate offshore anglers, storing water onboard equates to greater weight, increased fuel burn and slower speeds chasing the bite. Savvy sportfish captains and owners now make their own water when at sea, for everything […]
Combining a slow fall, slight shimmy and counter-rotating propellers for flash, the new Storm® Arashi® Spinbait will catch wary, suspended fish that ignore other baits. “When those fish see a Spinbait swimming by ever […]
As much as you want your child to have quality archery equipment, there’s a big gap between the cheap toy bows on the market and your top-of-the-liner – until now. Thanks to Barnett’s versatile […]
ORTHLAND’S IMPULSE® WATER FLEA BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO OLD PRESENTATIONS Northland Fishing Tackle has added a new supple, scented soft-plastic panfish bait to its legendary IMPULSE® lineup—the new IMPULSE® Water Flea. This breakout bait is infused […]
A waterfront house on Virginia’s Northern Neck promised to be a getaway for Janet Mann from three decades of studying dolphins, primarily in Australia’s Shark Bay. But the day after Mann and her husband closed […]
Yamaha Outdoors Tips – “Tasteful Hunting Photos” and “ATV Tool Kit” for all hunters to learn about. What is the best way to take game photos and what do you need in your basic tool […]
Crankbaits are hard-bodied baits that often resemble a baitfish of some sort. They come in all shapes, colors, sizes, running depths, actions, some rattle, some don’t. The one thing that crankbaits have in common is […]
As this edition of ODU Magazine hits your email boxes or you find it posted on the internet, the sportfishing industry has just finished its annual pilgrimage to the ICAST Show. Every year when writers […]
Rome Georgia is one of those great places where even strangers feel at home. Georgia’s Rome oozes with southern hospitality. Of course there is a famous one in Italy and another in New York, but […]
My friend Mike Frisch and I went fishing on Clear Lake in north Central Iowa this past week. I get to fish Clear Lake several times every year: Mike visited Clear Lake a lot in […]
Big Catfish Tips is a series of tips and techniques for catching more catfish. Today’s tip comes from Cindy Stokes. Her tip relates to how preparation before the trip can improve the final outcome. […]
ARGO, the world leading extreme vehicle manufacturer, today released nine new vehicle models for the hunting community as part of its 2017 Wilderness Series. Launched to great fanfare at last year’s global sales expo, ARGO’s […]
The first catfish came to the scales just before midnight in Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest on the Apalachicola River near Blountstown, FL on Saturday July 16, 2016. Those first fish were weighed in […]
T-H Marine Supplies, Inc., of Huntsville, Alabama, announced today the release of the Dual Kong Electronics Mounts. These mounts will be available for both the bow and console. The T-H Marine Dual Kong Electronics Mount […]
Rifle maker, Bergara USA, announced today that it has begun shipping its new Premier Stalker Rifle. Like other models in the Premier Series of custom-quality production rifles, the Stalker features Bergara’s Premier Action, a Timney […]
The boat ramp around the Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest (BCQ) trailer was brimming with activity on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Catfish anglers were registering and launching for an overnight encounter with whiskered critters […]
From the ODU Publisher William Schwarz, To ALL Law Enforcement. Recently I have made a point to reach out to every police office, sheriff and trooper I have the opportunity too. I am from a […]
Grasping at Straws in the North Woods – Mainers for Responsible Gun Ownership, proponents of the Maine Background Check Initiative, Question 3, recently posted the following: “FACT CHECK: NRA website on Maine background check campaign,” […]
Weave your way through the crowd at ICAST and then try to tell us that recreational anglers don’t represent some serious spending power. It’s still common in Washington, D.C., to hear lawmakers dismiss the power […]
Billed as the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, it never fails to deliver. For the second year in a row the festivities began with the ICAST Cup and ICAST on the water. The ICAST Cup […]
When we go fishing, we want to catch fish, big ones and lots of’em. But we also want to have a good time, and really, we usually remember the good times more than we remember […]
The announcement of a catfish tournament in Calhoun County, FL is raising the excitement level of local and traveling catfish anglers. For weekend road warriors it is an opportunity to visit and fish in Florida, […]
It’s remarkable to consider that some of the earliest fishing artifacts unearthed by archaeologists were those curious contraptions we call circle hooks. Equally intriguing, this singular hook was designed and fished by numerous unrelated ancient […]
Make a plan and invest in a few affordable storage products for more efficient waterfowling By Joe Balog Duck hunters are obsessed with their gear. It’s no surprise. Few other forms of hunting include so […]
The one thing most of us are guilty of while summer time fishing is fishing to fast; there is just no question that in the heat of the summer time the slower you present your […]
The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce has a new listing on their Calendar of Events. For the first time ever the Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest (BCQ) will bring their tournament trail to Florida. […]
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 […]
With ICAST just around the corner and a recent family boating outing over the 4th of July Holiday I have been having thoughts about water safety. Precious family, kids and friends deserve the best protection […]
Use the right urine products at the right time Deer pee. It’s the only scent product many deer hunters use. But a variety of urine products are available, and knowing what to use and […]
From now until autumn, one of the most productive ways to catch fish is with a live-bait rig. Live-bait rigs are simple set-ups, but they’re so effective so much of the time. Whether you’re after […]
Coleman calls this new collapsible chair the ComfortSmart InterLock Breeze Sling Chair. ODU calls it perfect. The chair was delivered to ODU in May and has been on the road ever since. It’s main […]
———————————— Anglers fishing the Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest (BCQ) launched under rainy conditions and expectations of storms throughout the day in Jefferson City, MO. The July 2, 2016 fishing was scheduled for […]
As we progress into the hot summer I believe you have to be willing to attack fish in all types of different cover to be successful when it’s hot. You can’t be myopic you must […]
As ODU reported a week ago, Fell Marine will be releasing a fantastic and arguably one of the most advanced safety items for boaters.. the MOB+. It is a wireless kill switch and it will […]
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