Avid ice angler John Crane and I talked on the phone recently. He has been doing a lot of ice fishing in his home area of north central Minnesota and on this particular day he […]
Open water fishing has started in many areas of the Midwest, and where it hasn’t started yet, it will soon. I have a few plans for the upcoming open water season that I hope to […]
On a recent or past episode of Fishing the Midwest television depending on where you live, we talked about some of the changes that have taken place in the world of fishing. I’ve been fishing […]
We’re entering the mid-winter ice-fishing season. Ice-fishing this time of year can be productive, but it can also be challenging. If we have answers for those challenges, we can be successful at catching fish through […]
There was a skim of ice on the pond this morning which served as a good reminder that ice-fishing is getting closer all the time. While we’re probably still a couple of weeks away from […]
I’m pretty sure the 2017 open water fishing season is over for me. While it’s still fresh in my mind this is the time of year that I like to look back at the just-completed […]
I went fishing to one of my all-time favorite places recently, Lake Kabetogama in the Voyageur’s National Park in northern Minnesota. I’ve been to Kab many times in the past fifteen years. I go there […]
Across the Midwest and I would guess most of North America, most game fish in most places are done spawning. After a few days of rest, those fish will get very hungry. If you can […]
Ice-fishing is in high gear wherever people go ice-fishing. Ice-fishing can be a wonderful social event that anglers of all skill levels and ages can take part in. I recently got to watch a dad […]
Anglers are on the ice in many areas of the Midwest. Following are some considerations for better ice fishing this season. Be safe on the ice. Even if you see other people out there, keep […]
Fishing the Midwest was recently informed that Bob Jensen, founder of Fishing the Midwest, has been selected for 2017 induction to the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame. Jensen will join over 300 individuals and […]
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, […]
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 […]
From our friend Bob Jensen -We were after northern pike. Craig has been in on this bite for years. In the fall, hungry pike follow the baitfish into the shallows and feed aggressively. The best […]
Fishing the Midwest ON ICE will debut on televisions across the Ice-Belt beginning the first weekend of December. Fishing the Midwest ON ICE will air on network affiliates and major cable networks according to Bob […]
Sorry for the delay and we hope it is worth the wait. This newest edition of ODU Magazine is all about summer time fishing. Have you ever gone tarpon fishing and come up with a […]
Summer fishing is here and with outings planned or being planned anglers are thinking of which fish to chase and how many worms they are going to drown. Is carp fishing your style? Is smallmouth […]
Summer fishing is here and with outings planned or being planned anglers are thinking of which fish to chase and how many worms they are going to drown. Is carp fishing your style? Is smallmouth […]
It all began last fall with an email from Captain Dan Kipnis from Miami Beach, Florida with a strange request. He asked me if there was a possibility that we could catch seven species of […]
This edition will make your spring end in a boom of fishing success. We hit on bass, catfish, walleye, pike, crappie, perch, flounder, gill and bear hunting…. Plus a whole lot more. Here is the […]
I was at the Walleye Classic at the Cabela’s stores in Owatonna and Rogers Minnesota recently. I presented a walleye seminar at each store and spent a good amount of time talking with anglers about […]
A lot of factors can determine how many fish we’ll catch through the ice. Color is important: So is lure size. How the bait is attached to your line can be a consideration. A small […]
The holiday time is one of my favorite times of the year. Food, family, friends all top the list and with the added benefit of watching our children grow and enjoying the many holiday days, […]
Ice fishing season has started and some ice anglers have been rewarded with early ice. Good luck to you all. May you find safe ice, large schools of fish, enjoyable travels and fun times out […]
Recently we talked about how lure color can have an influence in our fishing success. And, while color certainly can have a role in determining how many fish we catch, there are other factors that […]
Summer fishing is in full run now and anglers are spread out over their favorite honey holes. What a great time to remember our great fishing resources and do what you can to improve what […]
Fishing is different things to different people. Some folks like to consider every aspect of why a fish was caught on a certain bait, was in a particular location at that time, and why that […]
The Late June edition of ODU Magazine is here and we feel summer fishing all around us. Bass, walleye, panfish, trout and a little pike are all covered inside. At the end of the magazine […]
Spring to summer transitions for all anglers can be a mystery. And chasing down fish as they move can challenge even the most accomplished anglers. So good luck to you all! Our next edition of […]
The 2014 Spring Fishing and Boat Buyers Guide from ODU Magazine is finally here. Spring is here and we know anglers are looking to wet there lines more. This edition is packed with articles from […]
The 2014 thirteen week run of Fishing the Midwest television concluded recently in most Midwest markets. There are still some markets where Fishing the Midwest will continue to run through the rest of the year, […]
Wherever you’re fishing, it often helps to get as many lines in the water as possible. The more lines you have in the water, the better your chances for getting a fish to eat your […]
As we release the March edition, “Early Spring Fishing”, of ODU Magazine we all can see that many of our fellow anglers are still frozen in and winter is not going away very fast. Warmer […]
Fishing is a fun thing to do: That’s why so many people do it. Did you know that that are more anglers than golfers and tennis players combined? That’s a lot. With that many people […]
Almost anyone who enjoys freshwater fishing enjoys catching crappies. Crappies are great on the table, they’re abundant in many waters, they are very appealing visually, and best of all, when you get on them they […]
We packed a lot of fishing into a short trip to Wisconsin recently. We fished for king salmon in the morning and had great action. One of my boat partners on the salmon trip was […]
Our July digital fishing edition is here, included is a cross-section of multiple species, which should capture your attention. Ranging from bass to walleye, bluegill to crappie, and then throw in redfish, snakeheads, peacock bass, […]
There are times of the year when live bait can be the best way to get a fish to bite. After a weather system goes through and the fish get finicky, walleyes, perch, panfish, and […]
Summer, according to the calendar, has arrived. In the fish’s underwater world, lots of things are going on. All of these things affect what the fish do, and also affect the ways that we can […]
It’s mid-summer and the weather is hot. In many areas of the Midwest, the bass fishing is pretty hot also. Some of the most consistent bass-catching of the year, for largemouth and smallmouth, can take […]
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