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ODU’s Last magazine covered bass, walleye, panfish & a bunch on waterfowl – Don’t miss out

Link to this edition of ODU Magazine – https://www.odumagazine.com/Magazines/ODUOctoberFishing2016/ Call this fall edition of ODU Magazine a double barrel edition, with 130 pages of fishing and hunting coverage. Packed with 26 articles from open water […]

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Big Catfish Tip from Cindy Stokes

Big Catfish Tips is a series of tips and techniques for catching more catfish. Today’s tip comes from Cindy Stokes. Her tip relates to how preparation before the trip can improve the final outcome.   […]

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REELFOOT BOAT

Due to the abundance of submerged trees and stumps in Reelfoot Lake, necessity is the mother of invention. Early on the Calhoun Reelfoot Boat became a reality.  The craft is a rather nifty local product […]

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FISHING MISSISSIPPI RIVER POOL 13

The Mississippi River extends the entire length of Illinois varying fishing opportunities in the various pools formed by navigational dams. For bass fishing probably the best pool is Pool 13 which extends from Lock & […]

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Catfish Fishing

Slinky Weights

Here’s a quick overlook of my slinky weights. I use these for catfish and bluegill, rod-and-reel and handline fishing. Here’s where I buy the nylon sleeving. Get the 3/8 inch or the 1/2 inch. Even […]

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MISSISSIPPI RIVER BLUE CATFISH

The big river is flooded right now. That means changes in the structure.  It does not mean the big blue catfish will not be still there when the river goes down. Although catfish are at […]

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Why we catfish

Robert Montgomery has written an excellent book named, “Why We Fish.” He never found a single answer to the question, but many. Taking his lead I ask several catfishers what the easy part was, what […]

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How to Smoke Fish & Three Easy Recipes

Smoking is one of the oldest methods of preserving fish. Long before there were refrigerators and freezers, our fishing ancestors learned to use a combination of salt and smoke to keep fish from spoiling. Today, […]

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FALL CATFISH CRANKBAITING

Carefully picking his way through the rock strewn tailwaters, the angler casts a 1/8 ounce jig up under the dam. Almost immediately the line heads for deeper water. Carefully the angler retrieves a 2 pound […]

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4 Weird Baits That Catch Catfish

Old “Mr. Whiskers” is one of America’s favorite fish, both in terms of angling quality and cuisine. They are prolific and can be caught all across the country. And few fish can match the delicate […]

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TAILWATER ADDICTION

A summer of record rainfall has resulted in high water situations in most of Illinois lakes and rivers. As a result many fish washing over dams creating rejuvenated fisheries n the tailwaters downstream. Tailwaters are […]

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CRAYFISH – THE ANGLERS FRIEND

From Lake Michigan salmon to the popular catfish, the aquatic version of sirloin steak is the crayfish. Virtually all fish species like to eat them but bass and perch are particularly fond of this crustacean.

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Neighborhood Fishin’ in Texas Gets Even Better

With the addition of new Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes in Abilene, Tyler and Missouri City, more Texans and their families than ever have good fishing close to home. Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes are located across the state, […]

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CRANKBAITS FOR CATFISH

Growing up in a Tom Sawyer-like existence, it was only natural that Larry Woodward would become a catfishermen.  Woodward, a veteran angler, guide and television host, has lived on the Mississippi River all his life. 

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HAPPY HOURS – FAMILY FISHING

Economic conditions in recent years have forced people to make hard decisions on the use of their discretionary income for recreational fishing trips.  Family responsibilities demand we do better and more efficiently add to the […]