Swim Bait Techniques
Bass Fishing

Swim Bait Techniques

With the explosion of swim bait lures on the market and the pure fact that they catch fish I thought I would give some of my best tips on fishing swim baits. Hopefully, I can […]

Alligator gar coming back to Illinois waters
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Alligator gar coming back to Illinois waters

Illinois officials have launched a management plan for the reintroduction of a species of primitive fish, but they’re also cautioning that it could take years before the effort makes any headway. The Department of Natural […]

Giant Record Tiger Musky Taken On Goose Lake in Illinois
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Giant Record Tiger Musky Taken On Goose Lake in Illinois

The Chicago Sun Times Reported This First: Tom Kimes understands the universal draw of big fish. ‘‘Normally I would have said no, but when they said how big it was, I had to see it,’’ Kimes said about weighing Terry Livingston Sr.’s possible Illinois-record tiger […]

Check Out The YUM Genie
Bass Fishing

Are You Worm Fishing Yet? Check Out The YUM Genie

Precisely molded with a performance-enhancing profile, the Yum Genie Worm delivers a refined action and an unmatched quality that stands head-and-shoulders above the competition. Shaped with a bulbous front section, the Yum Genie Worm accommodates […]

Advertise With ODU Magazine
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Why Advertise With ODU Magazine

How do you reach fishermen and outdoorsmen now? Ads in magazines, word of mouth, pro-staff, Facebook ads, etc. Have you tried digital advertising and purchased a banner ad? It just didn’t work, right? We have […]

Is Lead . . . Dead?
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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 […]

G. Loomis IMX-Pro Bottom Contact Rods
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 […]

NPAA NewsBLAST April 20, 2017
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NPAA NewsBLAST April 20, 2017

Cherney Microbiological Services, Ltd. Sponsors Tournament Walleye Angler Steve Kuchenberg – Cherney Microbiological Services, Ltd would like to introduce its first sponsored angler, Steve Kuchenberg. As a leading food safety testing laboratory one might question […]

Wacky Worm Rig Often Tempts Finicky Bass
Yamaha Boating & Fishing Tips

Wacky Worm Rig Often Tempts Finicky Bass

Admittedly, Jared Lintner’s favorite bass lures are big swimbaits – he once caught 11 and 12-pounders on back-to-back casts with one – but when fishing becomes more difficult, the Yamaha pro doesn’t hesitate to change […]

UV WHISTLER JIG From Northland
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UV WHISTLER JIG From Northland

Thanks to its unique metallic propeller, Northland Fishing Tackle’s iconic Whistler Jig® has been whistling, flashing and fluttering up big catches of walleyes, pike, bass and other gamefish for decades. For 2016, Northland has enhanced […]

New England is Trout Country
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New England is Trout Country

Open the cover of any of the numerous print publications and you will find articles about great trout fishing adventures to places like Alaska, Montana, Wyoming and a host of others.  Let’s face it, all […]

Fishing Poles That Fit The Angler 2
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Fishing Poles That Fit The Angler

Modern day panfish anglers are a little pickier than those that came before them. In days gone by anglers used a simple cane pole, a length of line, bobber, sinker, and hook to catch a […]

Carolina Rig In The Spring
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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 […]

How to Get the Most out of Your Crankbaits
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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 […]

Is Tungsten the Answer
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Is Tungsten the Answer?

If you’re like me you trust that the companies who make fishing products, especially jigs, are looking out for our natural resources. It’s the company’s responsibility to make sure that the products they are using […]

THINGS CHANGE
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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 […]

Many Ways To Use A YUM Pulse
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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 […]

Add Balance Your Early Season Fishing Plan 1
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FISKAS: Add Balance Your Early Season Fishing Plan

Innovative FISKAS Balances introduce alluring designs, undeniable fascination for fish…… Ever fished a balance? You know, those eccentric-looking, horizontal hanging contrivances with Scandinavian ancestry? Chances are, if you’ve been paying attention to trends in walleye, […]

Landing a Big Fish From a Kayak
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Landing a Big Fish From a Kayak

The thought of fighting big fish from a kayak is enough to raise the pulse of any angler. However, you should never pick such a fight without a battle plan, especially when your battleground is […]

Folbe Products Joins NPAA Partner Ranks
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NPAA News: Folbe Products Joins NPAA Partner Ranks

Forestville, WI – Folbe Products LLC, makers of the high quality line of Advantage Rod Holders and other innovative marine products, announced they are joining the growing ranks of National Professional Anglers Association’s supporting partners.   […]

Creating New Ice Anglers
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Creating New Ice Anglers

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 […]

Bass Baits That Rekindle
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 […]

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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 […]

Phantom Lures Giving Us Underwater Viewing
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Phantom Lures Giving Us Underwater Viewing

Phantom Lures, widely known for its design and manufacture of tournament-winning muskie lures and new line of crankbaits, is excited to share some amazing underwater footage of its baits in use for fisherman’s viewing pleasure […]