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Boosting Fishing Industry Brands is what we do at ODU Media. In the competitive fishing sector, standing out is more challenging than ever as more companies turn to online advertising, reaching the very audience you […]
Learn how and where to fish lipless crankbaits to catch more bass this spring. Cold water and lipless crankbaits. So wedded are these concepts that many anglers have missed out on the four-season versatility of […]
We’ve gleaned expertise from Jason Christie’s many years of refining spinnerbait knowledge to provide you a shortcut to spinnerbait fishing success. Enjoying consistent success with a spinnerbait for bass is so much more than casting […]
Trolling crankbaits is a proven tactic to put more walleyes in the boat. Along those lines, there are many baits to choose from, but few offer the distinct, fish-catching attributes of Northland Fishing Tackle’s incomparable […]
As most Norwegian anglers begin their summer season, a few of us seek out the magnificent opportunities for brown trout ice fishing in the mountains. The calendar said May 1, but there was nothing to […]
Ice fishing for inland trout is extremely popular and insanely fun. When we look at classic trout water, we often think of the western mountain states like Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, or Utah but there […]
Whenever discussions are started about which techniques produce the biggest steelhead, winter after winter, three lures always rise to the top: Plugs, spoons, and Spin-n-Glos. The reasons those three styles of lures get big fish […]
The Bagley Pro Sunny B was designed to put a larger “pro sized” fast-action balsa wood bait in the hands of anglers. Introduced in 2018, the three-inch, half-ounce squarebill Bagley Pro Sunny B is a […]
Successful steelhead fishing is more about developing a good strategy for finding fish than about fussing over gear, techniques and colors. (Although pink worms really do work!) When it comes to winter steelhead, it’s easy […]
All In Tackle was founded in 2016 to develop and manufacture high quality fishing lure scents that can be used on all forms of fishing tackle, from soft plastics to hard baits; to attract and […]
Henry Loew asks: Hey Joel! How have you been? I recently found out that you weren’t on IDO anymore and I was wondering where you went… well I found your page and its awesome! I […]
Stock up now on Rapala® X-Rap® Long Cast Shallow plugs and keep an eye on the weather forecasts for South Florida. When the water warms a bit, Capt. Benny Blanco says, the tarpon bite […]
Anglers are starting to hit the ice with a bullseye on big bull bluegills, slab crappies and jumbo perch. To help you succeed, we talked with Northland pro Brian “Bro” Brosdahl about his top five […]
Whether you’re fishing a deadstick, tip-up or rattle reel, the right rig is paramount. That’s where Northland Predator Rigs™ enter the running by eliminating line frays and prevent bite-offs. They’re seven inches of no-nonsense leader, […]
For a person with fishing in their bones, it is exciting to bundle up against the frigid cold, lug heavy gear across a frozen lake in below-freezing, windy weather, to sit on an upturned bucket, […]
It’s a new year and a new fishing season. Let’s think a bit about fishing and why we like to go fishing, through the ice or on open water. Let’s think just a bit. […]
As the cold weather approaches, many anglers come to frozen lakes and rivers to drill their way through to catch fish. Those who are fond of ice fishing need to invest in a high-quality hand […]
Striped bass can’t get a break, it seems. With their East Coast population in decline from overfishing, the migratory species had mixed success reproducing in the Chesapeake Bay this year, surveys show. The state Department […]
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a sweeping conservation measure that provides continued support for several key Chesapeake Bay initiatives and creates a new program to support fish and wildlife habitat restoration efforts in […]
There are so many reasons that an angler would want to go fishing at this time of year: First of all, the open water fishing season is winding down. The landscapes are alive with color. […]
Scientists are expecting this year’s Chesapeake Bay “dead zone” to be slightly less than its long-term average — but a wide swath of the Bay will still be off-limits to most aquatic life during July, […]
ICAST, the world’s largest recreational fishing trade show, has transitioned from a physical show to a virtual event with ICAST 2020 Online. The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the show’s producer, is committed to delivering attendees […]
Luhr-Jensen’s new easy-pulling, fully rotating Coyote Cyclone Flasher features an innovative Kick-Fin design that enables it to call in big salmon and lake trout at several trolling speeds. “It’s been excellent early this season […]
This time of year, late May and through much of June, can provide some of the best fishing action of the year for many species of fish found across the Midwest. In fact, in the […]
It happens every April and early May across the Chesapeake Bay region. Warm, sunny weather beckons to thousands of stir-crazy people who don shorts and T-shirts and drag their canoes and kayaks to the water. […]
Spydro® is the first smart fishing camera that captures amazing HD footage from the tip of the line. Its perfect hydrodynamic behavior, advanced power management capabilities and intuitive hands-free operation truly empowers the fishing experience […]
In the last article, we defined the terms “power” and “action” while discussing the benefits of specific types of each. It is difficult to walk into a sporting goods store and select the perfect rod […]
For recreational boaters who are staying off the water during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s certainly more free time during what should be the busy spring launch season. So if boaters can’t get to their boats, […]
While bluegill can be caught at any time of the year, most anglers prefer the spawning period. That is, during spring and early summer. Fishermen love these fish for various reasons. The top two […]
Mike Borovic is an accomplished angler who in a short time has mastered Spydro Fishing Camera. In this video he offers up his first hand experiences with our underwater camera. If you are a fishing […]
Long Island seafood markets, rocked by the coronavirus pandemic, are slowly bouncing back from sharp drop-offs in restaurant orders and other broadsides, some by branching out. The state’s order to pause nonessential businesses until April […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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