ODU Magazine’s “Fishing News” Fresh is our number one category. Covering everything from national and regional topics that affect our pass time, to new tackle, rods and reels. We share news here from ASA, IFGA, and several other groups. But, ODU touches on other fresh water fishing topics here as well.
When I first landed on what was Rat Island in 2007, it was an eerily silent place. A typical Aleutian island is teeming with wildlife, swirling with noisy, pungent birds. Not this place. It was […]
NPS was established November 2011 to bridge the gap between the general angler and the Professionally Sponsored Angler. They work with dedicated Teams of Sponsored Anglers from major Companies and Outfitters to deliver the best […]
The entries for the King of Fish are in. Let the voting begin. Click here to view the photos and “cast” your vote today! The King of Fish will be bestowed with a custom crown […]
Not everyone can step up to the bow of a boat, lean against the railing, step on a pedal and start netting fish as they float up to the surface. Although it is illegal and […]
Anglers normally have a favorite lure, and an idea of what they are going to use. There are also those days when it is a new body of water, drastically changed conditions, and so on […]
Fall is one of the best seasons of the year to freshwater fish since the air temperature starts to cool, the lakes become a bit calmer, and the changing color of the leaves makes for […]
The driest, most ergonomically engineered garment in its class, the rugged FXE Stormsuit Jacket from Frabill may be the most advanced rainwear ever designed. Created by anglers for anglers, it has all the features to […]
Fizards is a revolutionary fish attractant this will change the way you fish. Typical attractants are spray on, oil based solutions that just don’t last. Recently, soft plastic lures have been introduced that are impregnated […]
The clock is winding down on a chance to win the Berkley® Super Strong™ Trilene® Tournament Boat Sweepstakes. Entries will be received until 11:59 pm (EDT) on November 1, 2013. There’s nothing to buy, no […]
Before there were rugged ice substitute cooler packs everyone used ice or blue gel products. The results were normally disappointing because ice or blue gel products were inadequate at keep food or drinks cool for […]
Montauk Tackle Company Inc., Outdoor Performance Apparel Debuts Their Pink Hook Collection This October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Pink Hook Collection of Women’s Performance Shirts will directly support Breast Cancer Research through The […]
Now is the time to round up your best photos of the year and enter the Keep America Fishing/ Okuma Fishing Tackle King of Fish Photo Contest. THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRY IS OCT 20th! […]
The growth of the fishing industry is taking on another big movement to include women as one of the fastest growing sport in America. The inclusion of women on the water fishing hard, daily and […]
You brag about it. Now, here is your chance to prove it. Starting today, upload a photo of you and your best catch of 2013 to enter the contest for THE KING OF FISH! As […]
Friends and supporters of Dr. Guy Harvey’s mission to inspire scientific research and educational programs for sustaining our marine environments are invited to attend the Sixth Annual Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) fundraiser on November […]
With more than 33 million anglers in the United States spending nearly $42 billion a year on their activities, sportfishing in America is big business. From the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean and everywhere in […]
Ranger pro Tommy Skarlis displayed his mastery of multispecies angling when he and partner Kyle Steinfeldt won the 2013 Crappie Masters National Championship on Mississippi’s Grenada Lake on September 28. Skarlis, a longtime fixture on […]
Source for the update is Wired2Fish. Jackson Police Department has apprehended a suspect in the murder of bass fishing pro James “Jimmy” Johnson, who later confessed to being responsible for the murder of Johnson. The […]
With the handheld smart phone devices continuing to account for a bigger and bigger portion of the Internet traffic, Missile Baits has created their own App. It is a quick way to access product videos, […]
David Whitworth was sure he had caught a state-record fish. The massive carp he caught in a downstate lake earlier this summer weighed 63 pounds, according to one scale. But Whitworth, a strong advocate of […]
The National Professional Anglers Association kicks off each New Year with their Annual Conference. This popular gathering of marine and fishing tackle industry leaders, anglers from all passions and skill levels, and expert presenters will […]
The Committee of the Modern Day Muskellunge World Record Program is pleased to announce the acceptance of a Tiger “Hybrid” Muskellunge weighing 44-pound 4-ounces as its new record. This giant Tiger, caught by Edward Kalinowski […]
We have all been there. You’re slow to set the hook because the wind is blowing and you don’t feel the bite. You land the bass and your heart sinks as you see you’ve gut […]
Whenever we post a record fish story here on WFN, there are always two major camps of people in our website and social communities. On the one hand, we get people who marvel at the […]
Clay Wilson was due for a new truck. In fact, just three months ago the Rogers, Ark., resident was kicking tires and comparing options on the latest models when something told him to hold off […]
When Typhoon Fitow pummelled eastern China two days ago, much of the water in a reservoir near the city of Huangyan was discharged to alleviate pressure from flooding. It turned out this water contained an […]
Sunline Super Natural Monofilament Line is a high performance line designed for a wide range of fishing applications. Super Natural is an easy handling line that is supple and extra limp, perfect for use on […]
Because Congress and the Administration can’t come to agreement on the nation’s finances, millions of anglers like you are now locked out of federal lands and waters. Tell the President and your Members of Congress that it’s […]
On September 27, 2013, I received an email from the Everglades National Park Superintendent, explaining that the Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks would close on October 1, 2013 due to the government shutdown. Within […]
Yet another group is worried about the effects of the federal government’s shutdown: hunters and fishers who use public lands. In a call with reporters Monday, representatives from conservation organizations said the government shutdown is […]
Millions of anglers are now locked out of federal lands and waters and thousands of small businesses are suffering because Congress and the Administration can’t agree on the nation’s finances. According to the American Sportfishing […]
Fall is here, and to many people it signals the arrival of the holiday season. But as anglers, we think differently – it means the fishing is about to get red hot! The changing of […]
Two of the fastest-growing inshore fishing tournaments will stage their 2013 championship events in Houma, La. With increased payouts and contingency prizes for the championship events the IFA Redfish Tour Presented by Cabela’s and the […]
Anglo American, the London-based company which owned a 50 percent share in the Pebble Mine project slated for Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed, announced Monday it was pulling out of the venture. While Pebble Mine’s original […]
Inspired by Theodore Roosevelt, his passion for hunting and angling, and his commitment to conserving America’s natural resources, The Orvis Company is launching the Roosevelt Collection, gear that reflects the spirit of the clothing worn […]
Through an effort to conserve North America’s fisheries, Wildlife Forever has recently launched an exclusive membership offer through the North American Fishing Club and Rapala Lure company that’s a must have for any angler. The […]
In the early days, Bill Lewis sold lures from the back of his old Ford (“rattletrap”) station wagon.This routine gave no indication of the success the business would later enjoy. On more than one sales […]
Fall is fast approaching and all fishing season I have been thinking of this story. Or should this be better called a challenge? Our children, nieces, nephews, friends’ kids, and the list of children we […]
Fish East Asia Managing Director, Stephen Scrutton enjoyed a real red letter day during his latest visit to Thailand. Taking some time off from visiting new venue’s and meetings, he decided to have a couple […]
Connie Fuller, President of Snag Proof announced today that “Snag Proof” and ODU (OutDoors Unlimited™) Marketing and Consulting Company have joined forces. Connie stated that she is excited about working with the ODU family. ODU […]
Most innovative tackle is hatched from a simple plan to build a better bait. It usually starts on the water with the discovery of some connection between fish-feeding behavior and forage. Then it’s to the […]
Removing nitrogen from the environment “the natural way” by creating a wetland is a long-term, nutrient-removal solution, more cost effective than upgrading a wastewater treatment plant, but it isn’t necessarily socially beneficial to offer landowners […]
The Rat-L-Trap guy: Here is a technique that has that has been used by fishermen, for as long as I can remember and still works today. A 1-ounce silver Rat-L-Trap is ideal when you’re wanting […]
With access to places to hunt and fish decreasing, National Wildlife Refuge System offers opportunity for sportsmen to get outdoors. A proposal by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to expand hunting and angling throughout […]
Lately, there has been much talk about where sportsmen can hunt or fish, and what constitutes harassment of these licensed outdoorsmen. On Little Ossipee Lake in Waterboro, Maine, recently, the owner of a house tried […]
A study to see if artificial structure placed in rearing ponds improves growth rates and hardiness of muskies is being conducted at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery. Pieces of “structure” made from scrap vinyl was […]
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) State Record Fish Committee has certified a new state record hybrid striped bass caught by Joshua Neece of Dante, Virginia. His fish weighed 13 pounds, 9 […]
Do you fish in salt water? Have you been frustrated by short seasons for certain species and catch limits for fish that seem to live in great abundance in the ocean? If the answer to […]
For years, resource managers have struggled to find a cost-effective and efficient way to control hydrilla. Mass application of herbicide can be cost prohibitive, as well as unpopular with anglers, environmentalists, and lakefront property owners. […]
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