From The Desks of the ODU Writers
The Follower System
Because of some paperwork at the funeral home, I had to make my fishing trip a short one. Pepper and I used several types of lures, with the first strike coming on a Natural Forage […]
bass fishing
Fishing The Midwest with Jensen & Frisch
CATCH FISH ON THE WEEDLINE
Summer has arrived pretty much everywhere in fishing country. The spawn is over, so the fish, regardless of specie, are doing one thing: They’re either eating, or they’re looking for something to eat. If you […]
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Underwater Action Camera Goes Modular
Video techs today has opened the pursuit of capturing cool stuff on camera to a whole new generation of would-be Woody Allens. Point, shoot, edit, upload. Blink . . . you’re an overnight internet sensation. […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
It was a strange day of fishing
As I was arriving at the lake there was heavy rain, which stopped and turned to partly cloudy, for a while. Wind direction was extremely strange. It started from the ENE, then went to E, […]
Bass Fishing
8 Most Common Ned Rig Mistakes
Over the last two years, the Ned Rig has definitely been picking up steam among recreational and tournament anglers alike. Just a short time ago this ultra-finesse setup was known only in the backyard of […]
Fishing Tips
KVD’s Deep Baits for Summer Fishing
When it comes to fishing deep in the summer, Strike King pro Kevin VanDam says water clarity and baitfish determine which lures he’ll throw. But he has a variety tied on depending on what he […]
Top Fishing Headlines
Scatter Rap Deep Husky Jerkbaits For Trolling
When trolling for deep-dwelling gamefish, anglers have often had to trade a little lure action for efficiency in covering water. Then along came Rapala®’s Scatter Rap Deep Husky Jerkbaits, a trolling lure that offers the […]
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Bays de Noc, Lake Michigan Lake Highlight
Big and Little Bays de Noc lie at the upper end of Lake Michigan’s Green Bay, and together make up about 100,000 acres of prime sportfishing water. Though many types of gamefish swim these waters, […]
Boat News
Boat Showcase- LUND 1875 PRO-V BASS
One of the newest members of the Lund lineup is the 1875 Pro V Bass fishing boat. It’s a versatile bass and musky aluminum fishing boat that comes in either a bench or pedestal seating […]
Bass Fishing
Zoom Introduces Boot Tail Fluke
Zoom Bait Company announces the release of the new 5-inch Boot Tail Fluke, a solid-bodied swimbait which combines the best attributes of two of Zoom’s all-time Classics – the lifelike body of the legendary Fluke […]
Bass Fishing
Flipping Shallow Cover Works Well For Big Spring Bass
Even though the 11-pound bass Bobby Lane caught during a Bassmaster® Elite tournament in Calif. hit a swimbait, the Yamaha Pro readily admits his favorite spring fishing technique is flipping shallow, weedy cover, and he […]
Boat News
Hobie Bass Open Quickly Approaching
At last year’s Hobie Bass Open, Ron Champion and Matthew Scotch punched their tickets to the Hobie Fishing World Championship. They took on different strategies. One ran long and the other fished local. They were […]
Dana Benner Outdoors
Fishing New Hampshire: You Never Know What You’re Going To Get
Over the years I have had the pleasure of fishing all over the country from Kentucky to Wyoming, but no place has the fishing opportunities like New Hampshire. Our waters team with trout and bass; […]
Bass Fishing
Northland Tackle IMPULSE CORE SWIMBAIT
Whether you’re targeting beefy bass, panfish, pike or walleyes, Northland Fishing Tackle’s new IMPULSE Core Swimbait looks and tastes like the real thing, at all speeds and in all water conditions. “This bait is a […]
Bass Fishing
Wind-Blown Shorelines Often Yield Quick Fishing Success
Wind may be the great equalizer in bass fishing, but for Yamaha pro Mary DiVicenti, a regular competitor on the Women’s Bassmaster® Tour, wind can also be an advantage. “Wind-blown shorelines and points can produce […]
Fishing Tips
Bomber: Introducing the Jointed Wake Minnow
I’ve been sold on the Bomber Jointed Wake Minnow since the first time I saw one perform its tantalizing dance. I was in a tidal creek near Jacksonville with Chris Holleman, and we really just […]
Top Fishing Headlines
Is Lead . . . Dead?
Fascinating fact about one of the most impressive lure materials in existence: South of the ice fishing belt, rare is the angler who’s discovered the value of fast-sinking tungsten for crappies, walleyes and many other […]
Bass Fishing
From The Mar/Apr Spring Edition – Are We Really Taking Good Care Of Our Catches On Release?
In an article title “Mishandling at the Highest Level”, Danny Barker shares with everyone a video he shot during a fishing event on the west coast. The video shows Fish and Wildlife personnel releasing bass […]
Top Fishing Headlines
ODU Magazines Early Spring Fishing 2017 Edition Is Now Available
This edition will take our loyal and new ODU readers on a rather interesting trip. On the Fishing Zone side anglers can look forward to coverage on bass, walleye, crappie, sturgeon, trout, bowfishing, tackle and […]
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New Daiwa Steez A Series Baitcasters
Daiwa’s new Steez A TW is designed to be an extra tough and durable reel compared to our original Steez SV TW. Steez A TW now has an aluminum frame which will give you increased […]
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NYS Angler Achievement Awards Program Is A Success
As reflected by the entries in the State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC’s) Angler Achievement Awards Program, 2016 was another exceptional year for anglers fishing the freshwaters of New York State, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos […]
Bass Fishing
“Twice” is a Charm
In terms of competitive bass fishing, you can’t force a win; when it’s meant to happen, it will. Such was the case for the accomplished college bass team at McKendree University. Through a competitive career […]
Bass Fishing
G. Loomis IMX-Pro Bottom Contact Rods
Providing the right flex and power, along with the right lengths and the optimum components, G. Loomis introduces its new IMX-PRO bass rod series designed for fishing bottom contact baits. The main goal behind the […]
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April 21st issue of NW PA Fishing Report
Seems like it has been a long time in coming…but spring weather and the spring bite has arrived in force. Smallmouth in PIB and the Allegheny, walleyes N & S at Pymatuning, crappies popping up […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Carolina Rig In The Spring
Even though I do not fish a Carolina rig a lot it is however a very effective fish catching bait for spring time fishing. My bias against it has nothing to do with its ability […]
Bass Fishing
LURENET LURES: Norman Middle N – Rooting Rocks
Explaining how well a lure works in a situation is one thing. Demonstrating that is another. Alabama pro Jimmy Mason recently showed me what a Norman Middle N can do around rocks in highly convincing […]
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Lake Tahoe Is One Deep Lake
OutDoors Unlimited Media is out at Lake Tahoe on client business this week, but we had to share with you a lake you might want to consider as part of a vacation. Maybe a bucket […]
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How to Get the Most out of Your Crankbaits
There is perhaps no lure more versatile than a crankbait. This style of lure will catch fish of all species in all seasons, whether you’re casting or trolling. What’s a Crankbait? Any fish that routinely […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
THINGS CHANGE
Things change: That’s true in life, and it’s true in fishing. This past open water season and recently while ice-fishing I realized some changes that I found to be interesting. Following are some of those […]
Fishing Tips
Many Ways To Use A YUM Pulse
If you chase late-season bass, you no doubt have one or two go-to baits that outperform all the rest. For Ty Spade, Pennsylvania tournament angler and YUM brand ambassador, this past fall’s favorite was the […]
Bass Fishing
Season Four Episode 3 of Project Z Video Series is Live
Building on the popularity and success of Z-Man’s Project Z videos, the fourth season of the company’s groundbreaking webisode series utilizes a combination of cutting edge action footage and on screen graphics to break down […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
The Truth Around Bridge Fishing
When the late winter early spring time of year becomes upon us you always notice lots of boats fishing around the bridges. You can travel any lake this time of year and notice boat after […]
Bass Fishing
Z-Man Fishing Breaks The Mold With The New Chatterbait Jack Hammer
Z-Man Fishing Products, manufacturer of Original ChatterBait® brand bladed swim jigs and 10X Tough ElaZtech® soft plastics, is pleased to announce the release of its next game-changing bait—the new ChatterBait Jack Hammer custom bladed jig—on […]
Boat News
Visit FELL Marine at the Bassmaster Classic
FELL Marine will be showcasing their wireless engine kill switch, the MOB+ at the Classic EXPO. Attendees are encouraged to visit FELL Marine at Booth 417 to see the future of marine kill switches. The […]
Bass Fishing
How Does The Storm Arashi Spinbait Trigger Bites
When pressured bass won’t give your bait a second look, show ‘em something they’ve never seen before. Throw ‘em a Storm® Arashi® Spinbait. “Subtle differences can be key,” says six-time Bassmaster Classic contender, Brandon Palaniuk. […]
Bass Fishing
Bass Baits That Rekindle
As we over use certain bass baits and the bass appear to find other looks and presentations they prefer, it becomes obvious that you just have to put some baits down and move on. Well […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Who Is ODU Magazine
Welcome to “ODU Magazine” is an exclusive internet publication and news source dedicated to outdoorsmen, women and youth who enjoy fishing and hunting. Our team of writers and outdoor enthusiasts have brought together the best […]
Bass Fishing
For Cold Weather Bass, Try This Two-Lure Approach
By most standards, Florida-based pro Bobby Lane would be among the last to say he enjoys fishing cold winter water, but just the opposite is true. The veteran Yamaha Pro has developed a two-lure approach […]
Bass Fishing
Get Ahead of the Pre-Spawn River Bass
A trophy-sized fish is what drives us to spend so much time, energy and money on our passion – fishing. So, when a group of anglers starts the conversation about catching big fish, it doesn’t […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Today’s fishing was a tough one, Great I had Blitz Lures
The water temp was around 36 with an air temperature in the 60’s. Wind was blasting at 20 to 30 mph. I managed to catch a few thanks to the Blitz Lures LLC Spotted Goby […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Visible Structure For Bass Fishing
As we keep progressing into the spring bite one pattern that always rewards me is fishing visible structure like lay-downs along the banks, rocky edges that jet out from a point or boat docks that […]
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing With The Comida
The air temperature was crisp, like most spring mornings, but the cool water of the shallow bay I was bass fishing was quickly being warmed by the rising June sun. With each degree of warmth […]
Bass Fishing
Snag Proof Lures, A Brand, The Innovators, and the First Hollow-Bodied Frog
If you fish, you are probably aware of the many different types of frogs on the market. Well my friends, back in the late 1950s a man by the name of Harry Ehlers devised a […]
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LIVETARGET Swimbait ProTips Video
LIVETARGET advances angler education and technique tips for its new Swimbait Series by producing and publishing an informative three and a half minute video guide on proper swimbait gear and techniques lead by ProStaff angler […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
Fishing Tip: Patterns
As we approach another busy season of guiding I find that every year what I thought worked for a certain type of seasonal fishing has changed. I always start my season looking for the similarities […]
Bass Fishing
Winter Bass Fishing Strategies From Fix
Don’t put your rods away during the winter, you can still be bass fishing. The bass will still be biting, and it is one of the best times of the year to catch a trophy […]
Bass Fishing
Pausing Your Arbogast Jitterbug
More so than most lures, a Jitterbug is a cast-and-reel lure. Typically, the best way to work it is to cast it out, possibly wait a few seconds, and then reel it back slowly and […]
Bass Fishing
Muddy Water Fishing
As is the case every spring we get several inches of rain and if history repeats itself this year will not be any different. The high water and run off from the strong rain will […]
Fishing News - Fresh
Jan 18th issue of NW PA Fishing Report
NW PA Fishing Report: The third week of January, and so far this has been an On-n-Off winter. At the present time, there is no truly safe ice cover on area lakes – certainly nothing […]
Bass Fishing
Lower Susquehanna May Open Again For Bass Fishing
Story by AD CRABLE | Staff Writer from http://lancasteronline.com. Lancaster County bass anglers and guides who have complained vociferously against a closed spring season may be getting their wish. The staff of the Pennsylvania Fish […]