Bass Fishing
Frog Fishing Gear Set-Up
Every angler loves going into their tackle box and deciding what Snag Proof Frog to throw, including me! But no matter what Frog I’ll be throwing, I’ll use the same rod and reel set up. […]
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Bass Fishing
Chris Lane’s Most Reliable Bass Fishing Technique
Stren pro Chris Lane has been on a roll since 2012. Lane won the Bassmaster Classic in 2012 and since then he’s won a Bassmaster Elite Series event each year. Like any successful bass pro, […]
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Susquehanna River: Deal reached on fish, eel passage at Conowingo Dam
Exelon Corp. has pledged in a deal announced Monday to work to enhance spawning fish passage at Conowingo Dam over the next 50 years, seeking to revive the Susquehanna River’s meager stocks of American shad […]
Conservation
Conservation Can Finally Roll On With Official Status From BP Settlement
A few signatures kick off the next phase of oil spill recovery that could revive long-term habitat health in the Gulf. BP and a federal judge have finally made it official—the historic settlement between the […]
Bass Fishing
The Ideal Targets for Fishing Swim Baits
There is no doubt that a swim bait can be used for many different types of cover, techniques and patterns but there are some targets that I like to focus on when fishing a swim […]
Panfish Fishing
CRAPPIE ANGLER’S UNORTHODOX APPROACH
Todd Huckabee is unorthodox because of his tackle selection. As with most crappie anglers, Todd seeks aggressively biting fish. But that is where he seems to depart from conventional wisdom. Todd maintains, “Crappie will bite […]
Walleye Fishing
Walleye Fishing Season Is Either Here
Walleye fishing season is either here or very near all across the Midwest. Now that walleyes are or will be fair game throughout walleye country, here are some things to keep in mind regarding walleyes. […]
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Omori Comes From Behind And Wins On Wheeler Lake
In 2004, Japan native Takahiro Omori won the GEICO Bassmaster Classic during the final minutes of the final day. On Championship Sunday of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Wheeler Lake, Omori earned […]
Bass Fishing
Modifying a Rapala Shad Rap to Catch More Bass! (Video)
Mike Iaconelli discusses how he likes to modify one of his top baits to use in cold water conditions – the Rapala Shad Rap. The benchmark other crankbaits are measured by, the Shad Rap® closely […]
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Protect Your Lips This Spring
With spring’s warming weather comes an increase in the range of things to do in the outdoors – spring turkey season arrives, angling improves as fish react to warming water by feeding and becoming more […]
Bass Fishing
Fire Up Cold-Water Smallmouth
For Mark Zona, smallmouth bass fishing isn’t a hobby, or even a passion—it’s an affliction. If you think a little bit of cold weather, or even a thin layer of ice, is going to keep […]
Bass Fishing
Hobie® Bass Open 2016 Quickly Approaching
Hobie’s Bass Open qualifier for the Hobie Fishing Worlds Vl is quickly approaching. The competition will be held at the Kentucky Lake Dam Village State Resort Park in Kentucky, June 3-5. First and second place […]
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Fishermen use dead friend’s ashes as bait to catch 180-pound carp
Unbelievable reporting from Fox News: Two British fishermen honored their late friend by using his remains to reel in a 180-pound Siamese carp while on a trip to Thailand, The Telegraph reports. Ron Hopper, 64, […]
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TOP OF THE RANGE TRACKER BOAT ON OFFER FOR WINNERS OF 2016 WORLD PREDATOR CLASSIC
Tracker Pro Guide V-175 SC. This boat is perfectly suited to big, European waters, and it provides a phenomenally stable platform to fish from. Combine this with the power of the Mercury 115 EXLPT Pro […]
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In Fishing, It’s All About Trust And Confidence
The Berkley® Lightning Rod® is a staple among all anglers whether just starting out or at the top of their game. The new Berkley Lightning rod combo gives anglers the rod they’ve trusted for decades […]
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Big Fish Are Out There – New World Record Muskie Released
Dominic Hoyos of Stillwater, Minn. and Dean Block of Ramsay, Minn. are hardcore muskie anglers. This pair hardly pursues muskies until the middle of the summer and then truly focuses on big fish when many […]
Catfish Fishing
Big catfish tip from George Young Jr.
Big Catfish Tip is a series of tips and techniques for catching more catfish. Today’s tip comes from George Young Jr. Most catfish anglers have their own favorite way to fish. B’n’M pro staff angler […]
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The April Spring Fishing Edition Is Here From ODU
April is almost at the end and anglers are all in at this point. Good luck to all who are venturing out this spring. MAGAZINE LINK. This edition of ODU covers bass, walleye, crappie, catfish, […]
Panfish Fishing
FIRST TRIP CRAPPIES
Spring came early in many areas this year, and that enabled us to get that first fishing trip of the year in early. For many of us, the first fishing trip of the open water […]
Conservation
Could these Amazing Inventions Clean up the Ocean?
You and I, we live on the Blue Planet. From outer space earth is a dreamy and beautiful sapphire sphere with two thirds of her surface covered by vast oceans. This sphere is our home […]
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Catch More Carp With Salmon Oil
Since using CC MOORE winterised Pure Salmon Oil, my catch rates really have gone up! It has also helped me bank one of my target fish. Over the years, Pure Salmon Oil is certainly one […]
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Trailer Hook Pal to match Crews, Iaconelli and Monroe’s Pledge for Autism
There is something about finding camaraderie with someone from your own neck of the woods, and then there is something else entirely about finding something of a kindred spirit in the heart of another person. […]
Bass Fishing
Prime Spotted Bass Time Is Here At Lake Lanier
High blue skies, bright sunlight, and almost 80 degree days are not “text book” times to catch lots of bass at Lake Lanier. Add to that the fact that most spotted bass seem to be […]
Fishing News - Salt
Repairing Aging Infrastructure and Protecting Migratory Fish Pathways
The Penobscot River Bridge in Howland and Enfield, Maine was built in 1946 and now needs to be replaced. The Penobscot River supports many types of sea-run fish including alewife, American shad, Atlantic salmon, and […]
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Panfishing on Lake Okoboji Iowa (Map)
Iowa’s Great Lakes is a chain of natural, glacial lakes located in the state’s northwest quadrant. Noted for clear water and an abundance of popular sportfish, they cover nearly 14,000 acres. Three primary lakes, Spirit, […]
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Three IGFA Hot Catches – April 2016 Mako Shark, Northern Pike and a Shortbill Spearfish
The IGFA has recently received world record applications for several premier game fish including mako shark, northern pike, and shortbill spearfish. IGFA Representative and past Lifetime Achievement Award winner Scott Tindale recently submitted an application […]
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First Stripers of Spring
The water might be cold, but the bass are feeding. Here’s how to catch them. March might come in like a lion, but slowly warming waters are triggering striped bass to awaken from their winter […]
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Town of Dumfries Calls for EPA Criminal Investigation into Dump Into Quantico Creek
The Town of Dumfries council voted unanimously to request an EPA criminal investigation into the relationship between Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Dominion Virginia Power. The 6-0 vote follows the Town’s decision last […]
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The Softer Side Of Anglers Inn International
Anglers Inn International is putting together an El Salto bass fishing trip that won’t soon be forgotten. This “ladies only” trip takes place January 11 – 15, 2017. Now is the time to book the […]
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Top Stories From ODU Magazine From The Past Three Weeks
What has been trending with ODU the past three weeks with our growing readership? Though many topics were searched, read and shared the subjects that lead the past three weeks are Crappie Fishing – Climate […]
Fishing Tips
Five Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Tips for May
BOWFISHING FOR DELICIOUS SUCKER Bowfishing enthusiasts love shooting carp, buffalo, and other trash fish that most people consider inedible. There is another fish that most consider trash too, but when prepared properly, are delicious to […]
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Cassidy-Rubio Bill Will Safeguard State Fisheries Management Authority
A coalition of recreational fishing and boating organizations praised the introduction of a bill, S.2807, that will safeguard the role of state fisheries management agencies and help prevent unwarranted fishing closures like what recently occurred […]
Bass Fishing
Unusual Action Makes Wacky Rigs Top Choice for Spring Bass
It’s been nine years since Michael Iaconelli caught the heaviest bass of his life, 14 pounds, one ounce, but the Yamaha Pro has never forgotten the excitement of that catch, or the way he caught […]
Fishing Tips
CATCH WHAT WANTS TO GET CAUGHT
Another fishing season is here. Something you can do to catch more fish and enjoy your time on the water even more is to be flexible in your fishing goals. You’ll catch more fish year […]
From The Desks of the ODU Writers
East Coast meets West Coast Rod Reviews- Fitzgerald Rods and Dobyns Rods
Dee Thomas is widely known as the “Father of the Flippin” technique and back in 2000 for his lifetime achievement while bass fishing was inducted to “The Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame”. The California Sportsmen […]
Bass Fishing
Bad Taste of What Can Happen in Professional Fishing
Prime Bass Reported – The recent Bassmaster Elite tournament at Winyah Bay just finished, but the controversy continues. Carl Jocumsen was leading after the first day with 19lb 11oz, an impressive weight for a fishery […]
Trout/Salmon Fishing
Go Hunting for Spring Trout
Springtime brings more light and warmer temperatures changing the creeks, rivers and streams into outstanding trout havens bursting with insect hatchess and hungry fish. A key to getting great trout fishing action in the early […]
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Northland Tackle – Please pass the bait, live bait that is!
Much has been made in recent years over the development of soft plastic fishing baits and artificial lures. Those baits do work and I catch my share of fish using them. I still believe, however, […]
Panfish Fishing
Forage Factors For Early Panfish
The arrival of warm, spring weather surely fires the urge to ready panfish gear and launch the boat, but Northland pro Chip Leer reminds anglers not to get ahead of themselves when they hit the […]
Muskie Fishing
Muskie Fishing
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Michigan Awards $3.6 M to Combat Invasive Species
The Michigan departments of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality and Agriculture and Rural Development today announced the award of 19 grant projects totaling $3.6 million, under the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program. The program – a […]
Videos
Florida Issues Call for Anglers to Target Exotics
Reported 1st by Reef to RainForest Media. “Catch nonnative freshwater fish, get the chance to win prizes during month of April”. “Florida is home to at least 34 species of reproducing exotic fish and new […]
Panfish Fishing
IDEAS FOR EARLY SEASON FISHING SUCCESS
More and more, anglers are getting on and in the water. Some folks are fishing from boats, some are wading, and some are fishing from docks or shore. Some anglers are catching fish, some aren’t […]
Bass Fishing
Spring Flipping with Miles “Sonar” Burghoff
Of all the techniques available to an angler to catch a bass, none is more brutally intimate than the close quarters technique known as “flipping.” Getting right up in the thick stuff the fish call […]
Bass Fishing
The Poc’it Craw Entices Spring Lunkers
Spring is an exciting time of the year if you’re a bass angler. Waters warm up, and the big lady bass move to the shallows to engage in their annual spawning rituals. One avid bass […]
Panfish Fishing
DEVILS KITCHEN BLUEGILLS
Clear water with shoreline weeds and an abundance of submerged wood makes for a blue gill factory. Devils Kitchen Lake is well known for its magnificent scenery and lack of fishing pressure. As the water […]
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Northland Tackle-Soft Sticks and Fluke Tricks
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 […]
Fishing Tips
Swim Jig Basics
What would you say if I told you that I have found a backup bait to compliment my spinnerbait? We have all had days that when we hit the water we grab a spinnerbait to […]
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Blade Slingers Have Their Soft-Side
There’s no denying the best method of locating active predator fish is to cover as much water with artificial lures as possible in a short period of time. And the supreme baits to handle the […]