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Soft plastic baits are very popular for enticing bass. In recent years, a couple of lure-types have gained high regard among bass anglers. Stick-baits and flukes are two categories of soft plastics that have exploded […]
The IGFA announced the official approval of several new world record catches, including Jada Holt’s Atlantic blue marlin from Ascension, Mark Weeks’ taimen from Russia, and Meredith McCord’s speckled peacock bass from Brazil.
NOAA Fisheries and the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) signed NOAA’s first-ever “Safe Harbor Agreement” at a ceremony in northern California on March 3rd, offering private landowners in the Russian River watershed incentives to enhance […]
By Bob Jensen, Recently we talked about selecting the appropriate jig when you want to catch walleyes. Crankbaits are another tool that will catch a wide variety of fish under lots of different conditions. However, […]
Overlooking the great St. Lawrence River in the Northernmost section of New York State, Massena has been known for its commercial industry. The St. Lawrence Seaway, Robert Moses Power Dam, Alcoa and Reynolds Aluminum are […]
The Spokesman-Review has reported: Lake Cascade has produced another Idaho state-record yellow perch, this one weighing 2 pounds, 15.36 ounces to top the previous of 2 pounds, 11.68 ounces also caught in the reservoir north […]
VMC®’s new terminal tackle takes on the competition to provide a stronger option for anglers, and succeeds — in most cases, by multiple percentage points. VMC terminal tackle touts stainless steel construction, assuring serious outdoors […]
There are lots of things an angler can do to put more fish in the boat, but I truly believe there are two things we need to do to consistently catch more fish. First, we’ve […]
Recently I traveled to Red Lake for a couple days of ice fishing with good friend Duane Peterson. Duane is a “fish-head” from Bemidji who spends lots of time on the water and ice. Our […]
Hormone-altering compounds and herbicides are likely weakening the immune systems of Susquehanna River smallmouth bass, making them more susceptible to diseases, and that, in turn, has caused a population collapse for the bass, the river’s […]
Happy New Year to all of our loyal and newly added readers. ODU Magazine is looking forward to 2016 and we will continue to improve on what we share on our website (www.odumagazine.com) and in […]
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Yukon River Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) are an important subsistence, commercial, and recreational resource. With runs once numbering close to 300,000 adults per year, these fatty fish were once the mainstay of subsistence communities and […]
When most people in the United States think of salmon, they think of Alaska or the Pacific Northwest. But although it’s hard to imagine today, salmon used to run in big numbers in New England […]
Carrot Stix™ is growing beyond fishing rods with the introduction of 2-Speed spinning reels to their product portfolio. The New spinning reels offer on the fly shifting ability for anglers to change from 4.7:1 to […]
Drop shot rigging is a staple presentation of serious bass fans from coast to coast, but it remains a largely overlooked option for anglers pursuing other species of gamefish, including crappies. That’s unfortunate, because in […]
For the last few years I have totally neglected stillwater carping and purely focused on the rivers and drains around the East Anglian Fens. Targeting these powerful, nomadic, often uncaught river carp can be a […]
In my mind, there’s no such thing as the ‘midwinter blues’ when it comes to ice fishing. Waiting it out until late winter isn’t an option, nor is the thought of lowering my expectations – […]
The hottest, hush-hush bait last year will benefit in 2016 from six cool new color patterns. Rapala® Jigging Rap®s are now available in Pearl White, Bluegill, Regal Shad, Helsinki Shad, Redfire Crawdad and Purpledescent. “You’ve […]
Featuring what’s best described as “evasive action,” Scatter Rap®s perfectly mimic spooked baitfish fleeing attack, moving unpredictably from one side to the next, back to center, and then kicking out to one side again. That […]
If you are thinking about getting into ice fishing in a bigger way this season, it is high time you start thinking about the modern way of ice fishing. To most anglers, the goal is […]
If your crappie tackle box doesn’t have bladed jigs, like the Road Runner Original Marabou Jig and the Bass Pro Shops Tube Stump Jumper Jigs, you’re missing a serious slab-catching bait. The design of this […]
As we move further into the fall and early winter bite movement of the bass become more predictable than ever. Bass are very much creatures of habit and understanding their patterns and locations carry over […]
Marine & Wildlife Artist/Illustrator Joe Suroviec has an extensive background in hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. His art education came from the prestigious Columbus College of Art & Design in Columbus, Ohio. This formal training […]
Anglers await the arrival of the first ice of winter with great anticipation. The short-lived first ice bite is classically one of the best of the winter, with active fish still found in near-shore, […]
When pounding hardwater during low-light periods, it’s no secret that a bait beaming with luminescence, routinely, will catch more fish than a lure without. Put the right glow pattern in the right place at the […]
As we approach the day we set aside every year to honor those who have served our nation in our armed forces, my memory goes back to a blustery Sunday in 1941 – December 7 […]
Early season musky fishing requires long casts with slow retrieves. Cold-water means musky are lethargic and in the shallows where they find warmer water. Keeping your distance is necessary as these shallow-water fish spook easily. […]
The advantage of trolling crankbaits for walleye is twofold. You can cover a lot of water and swipe through large areas and you can also trigger fish that might not respond to some slower and […]
David Barnes Sr., of China, Maine, brought a five-bass limit of smallmouth to the scale Thursday weighing 21 pounds even to grab the lead after day one of the Rayovac FLW Series Championship on the […]
It happened again recently. We had a great plan for catching fish and the fish just didn’t get with the program that we were presenting. We changed our program completely and caught’em: Caught’em good. Here […]
Earlier this year, I did a short little Facebook survey of my friends list to get a sense of what deterred women the most from ice fishing. The number one response that I received did […]
Across the Midwest many anglers are putting their open water fishing gear away. Some are going hunting, others are getting ready to go ice-fishing. However, there are a good number of anglers that look forward […]
The Ventura Series is known for its versatility, allowing you to enjoy the comfort and high performance of a boat that’s perfect for an impressive number of activities. The Ventura does it all. Love water […]
When big fish are following tiny forage, you gotta go small for big success. To match the hatch, tie on a Rapala® Ultra Light Pop. “When you hear people talking ‘match the hatch,’ they’re often […]
Greek mythology tells us that Zeus and Athena were protected in battle by Aegis, the mysterious shield that thwarted incoming spears, axes and war hammers with divine efficiency. Today, the guardianship of Aegis is available […]
I went fishing last week and the action was okay. I’m going fishing again this week and I expect the action to be better. As the water cools and the days get shorter, fishing for […]
Among the differences between Rapala® pro anglers and recreational anglers is a depth of experience that enables the pros to avoid making — and repeating — common mistakes on the water. Here’s six unforced errors […]
For nearly a decade, ice anglers have been singing the praises of Humminbird’s rugged, real-world performance on the ice. Powerful DualBeam PLUS Sonar, customizable target line and dynamic zoom – as well 3- and 6-color […]
When the sun bears down relentlessly, few types of fishing offer more soothing relief than casting to river smallmouth. You can use a canoe or johnboat to get into fresh, untapped stretches, but plan on […]
Bass anglers oftentimes do not fish for crappie and crappie anglers do not fish for bass. In fact, disdain for each other is very common. However, each group could improve their angling skills by fishing […]
If you’ve ever hung a big landlocked striped bass on an artificial lure, you know it’s a jarring experience. There’s nothing tentative about the way a striper hits a surface plug, crankbait or jig […]
Sturgeon are rather abundant in the Pacific Northwest and can easily grow over 10 feet in length and weigh over 1000 pounds. Targeting these river monsters from a Hobie kayak is not only a rush […]
Hobie introduces their collection of inflatable kayaks including the new Hobie Mirage i11S with MirageDrive® technology. The i11s, introduced to the trade at the recent Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City, took center stage […]
More ice fishing coverage to get you thinking that the ice will not get here fast enough. The oracles of ice fishing are wanderers. They know staying put just won’t do. They bore holes here, […]
RIDING THE HAPPY VAN – Knowing that something dark and evil was eating at my insides, that first visit to the VA Medical Center in Decatur was a bit traumatic to say the least. When […]
Spring has sprung and what most anglers are thinking of is fishing. When will I get out on the water? Can I put off the lawn mowing for another day? The family project can wait. […]
The ice fishing season is in full swing and ice anglers from New York, to New England and all across the northern half of North America are all in. This edition of OutDoors Unlimited Magazine […]
During the late fall, visitors to 13,000-acre Pymatuning Reservoir on the Pennsylvania-Ohio border will observe uniform action being undertaken by anglers fishing from boats. The repeated up and down motion of anglers’ arms gives the […]
2014 for ODU Magazine and OutDoors Unlimited Media has had it’s share of challenges, ups, downs, many successes and a lose. We are entering our fourth year in operation and ending this December in a […]
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