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Ask fishermen if the color of their fishing lures makes a difference and most will answer with a resounding, “Yes!” But ask a scientist and you are likely to get a less enthusiastic, “Maybe” or […]
The froggit is a lethal lure for panfish. I like to set the froggit up on a bobber. I tip the lure with twister tails or froggit tails. I am always keeping the lure moving […]
Bass Boot Camp recruit John Zeolla took advantage of time off before the next Bassmaster Open event to get on an epic Spring bite at Santa Margarita Lake in Central California with his buddies Austin […]
For the first time in its 49-year history, the Bassmaster Classic presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods, will be held on the Tennessee River, out of Knoxville. It will take place from March 15th to 17th […]
Australian lure manufacturer Gillies has announced that its iconic Tasmanian Devil brand, which it acquired in December last year, will be available in the US market later this year. It has agreed an exclusive distribution […]
Golden-flanked walleyes are prized catches for anglers across the Walleye Belt, and spring is prime time to get them. Afoot or afloat, you stand a better than average chance of sampling some of the year’s […]
Congressional and administration officials joined recreation industry leaders last week to mark the formal launch of the nation’s premier coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR). The event provided a platform […]
Panfish anglers across the country look forward to the annual spring fling, when schools of hungry sunfish and crappies invade fast-warming shallows to feed. Simple tactics catch fish, which helps explain why many anglers dangle […]
“I got one,” my son called out excitedly from just downstream of where I was wading. I turned to him, expecting to see a fish flopping at the end of his line. Instead, he was […]
Most fish live in either salt (ocean) or freshwater (rivers and lakes). But did you know some species live in both? We call these species sea-run fish, and they are an important part of salt […]
Eelpout are in. Burbot are a big deal. Lawyers are likeable. Actually, yes. This lone freshwater member of the cod family easily qualifies for the most interesting fish in the world—right up there with […]
B.A.S.S., the world’s largest fishing organization, has endorsed proposed legislation that would reopen navigable waters in Louisiana to boaters and anglers. The bill, HB 391, introduced on March 1 by State Rep. Kevin Pearson (R.) […]
When Joseph Sweeney purchased farmland in Lancaster County, PA, in 2001, its fairly level pastures were typical of a traditional local farm — so were the steep, failing banks that strangled the stream as it […]
As the founder of Lunkerhunt, one of the most common questions I get asked is how to fish in new bodies of water. Navigating a new body of water can be intimidating—but with a little […]
Biologists are capitalizing on a unique opportunity this year to “jump start” the recovery of Sacramento winter-run Chinook salmon, one of the nation’s most critically endangered species. These fish were once a thriving population running […]
When Buckley Jolley felt a heavy pull on his fishing rod, he knew he was close to seeing something extraordinary. It was a weighty realization, knowing a possible once-in-a-lifetime fish was dangling on the end […]
You can’t choose the weather. You can choose the right gear for it. Introducing BlackfishTM — a line of premium outdoor apparel created for anglers and outdoors enthusiasts. The folks at Blackfish are anglers themselves. […]
We’ve all seen it, and some of us are guilty of it. Someone catches a big fish and they can’t wait to share it with their friends. A nice photo of a happy, smiling angler […]
For the first time in more than 28 years, Twin Buttes Reservoir near San Angelo has produced a Toyota ShareLunker largemouth bass exceeding 13 pounds. Angler Austin Terry of San Angelo caught the 13.40 pound, 25 ¾ […]
The final weeks of ice fishing season often produce some of the fastest action we’ve seen all winter. Days are getting longer, temperatures are warmer and meltwater seeping into the lakes rejuvenates the fish […]
The responsible management of highly migratory species requires cooperation across state, regional, and international boundaries, with tournament data playing a key role in many aspects of management. A recent collaboration among NOAA Fisheries’ Atlantic Highly […]
Whirling disease was recently discovered by biologists during their annual trout population monitoring in the South Holston and Watauga tailwaters. The discovery is the first known occurrence of this disease in Tennessee. Whirling disease, a […]
The lionfish (scientific name Pterois volitans) is a popular saltwater aquarium fish with distinctive maroon (or brown) and white stripes, fleshy tentacles above the eyes and below the mouth, and an imposing fan of prickly […]
California’s leading advocate for recreational anglers expressed their opposition to Assembly Bill 2787 as currently drafted, authored by Assembly Member Bill Quirk, Democrat of Hayward, California. “There is no science that justifies banning fishing weights found […]
Fast panfish action gives anglers a chance to finish the season strong. Northland Fishing Tackle pro Mark Courts offers the following timely tips to help you ice the most slabs possible before the icepack disintegrates. […]
Pretty compelling when someone wins a bigtime bass tourney with a super cool bait off the mainstream radar. But when five of the top ten anglers single out this same exceptional lure, including the […]
The US recreational fishing industry has called for swift action in passing the Modern Fish Act into law after it received overwhelming approval by a US Senate Committee in late February. The Act seeks to […]
If you want to become a better jerkbait angler, here are 11 tips that will improve your success. Lesson #1: Down, down, down! – Some anglers have the tendency to fish jerkbaits by moving […]
After an especially long winter like the one we just experienced, it feels especially great when it gets to be the opening of the muskie fishing season. Time to fish for big toothy critters in […]
I’ve been seeing more and more anglers on and in the water recently. Some of them are fishing from boats, some are wading, others are fishing from docks or shore. Some of them are catching […]
In March 2011, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake hit Japan and devastated the region. Hours later, a subsequent tsunami struck Japan’s Pacific coastline, doubling the damage. The combined forces of the earthquake and ensuing tsunami generated […]
Top 10 fishing and hunting stories on ODU Magazine the last two weeks based on total opens. What did you miss? Maine man hauls 25-pound togue (laker) – https://www.odumagazine.com/maine-man-hauls-25-pound-togue-laker/ Cool Idea: Georgia Coyote Challenge – […]
It isn’t summer without a good camping trip. And with every camping trip comes bugs. Among those bugs are the most hated of pests: mosquitoes. Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying, and it isn’t just the itchy […]
With Spring time upon us, as a bass fisherman you know what that means – its time for the spawn! Arguably the best fishing of the year, and the best time to catch your personal […]
The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored winners of the 2018 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Innovation Awards, recognizing exceptionally groundbreaking new consumer marine products. The Awards were presented during the boat show’s annual Innovation Breakfast, held […]
State and Federal agencies are tracking what is described as a very large marine debris field or net mass last spotted in the Ka Iwi Channel between Moloka‘i and O‘ahu, about 12 nautical miles south […]
Talk about trends in ice fishing, no one’s sees the big picture quite like Brian “Bro” Brosdahl. From November through February, the legendary Bro and his wonderful wife, Heather, embark on an ice fishing tour […]
Berkley’s Josh Bertrand Reveals His Top Winter Bass Patterns. Many bass fans stash their tackle in cold storage during the winter, but Berkley pro Josh Bertrand isn’t one of them. The savvy Arizona angler knows […]
Mepps Adds Flashabou Dressing To Its Aglia – Cover water with the all-new Mepps® Aglia® Flashabou. The new Mepps® Aglia® Flashabou combines the vibration and flash of a classic Mepps Aglia blade with a highly […]
Days on the water with Ned Kehde aren’t measured by pounds of bass in the livewell or by “5 good bites.” Rather, outings with the Hall of Fame fishing writer mostly distill down to clicks […]
I hate when I am running through the internet and looking for new products or just filling up on my go tos, that I come over a product and say… WHAT? The Lunkerhunt Prop Turtle […]
This edition of ODU Magazine is split between the Ice Zone, Open Water Zone and Hunting Zone again. January and February are the busiest times of the year to ice fish, so our coverage matches […]
Not all fish spawn at the same time. So you need to understand where they are during their different spawn phases so you’ll increase your chances of success—and if you understand what the bass are […]
Organic agriculture is the fastest growing sector of the food industry in the United States, and its footprint in the Chesapeake Bay watershed is growing in kind. The brand of agriculture that eschews the use […]
It was quite a surprise: Two reports on Chesapeake Bay dissolved oxygen levels in 2017 came to starkly different conclusions. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported improvements and a vastly reduced dead zone. The […]
You’ve entertained this question before, while wading your favorite stream in search of trout, or riding the waves in pursuit of walleyes, or simply watching a crackling fire reduce to glowing coals: if you were […]
Maurice Sporting Goods, LLC, one of North America’s largest distributors of outdoor sporting goods, announced today that the Company is now fully capitalized following its acquisition by Middleton Partners. Maurice is primed to reclaim its […]
I remember the first time I witnessed a river steelhead slamming a wobbling plug. It was in early winter on the Pere Marquette, River in Northern Michigan and I was back-trolling plugs from a drift […]
ABC News 15 (wpde.com) report this amazing story first. Adam Kirby owns The Rustic Table and Bistro 217 in Pawleys Island. When he gets the chance to fish with his friends, Jim and Alistair, he […]
LIVETARGET lures are widely recognized for their anatomically accurate, three-dimensional designs and incredibly detailed, lifelike finishes. When these visual characteristics are coupled to actions proven to attract and trigger the wariest predators, the result is […]
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