How do you catch a fish, a bass, walleye, perch, pike, trout or a crappie. It depends. ODU hosts fishing tips for as many species as we can. More and more tricks and tips that make fishing more productive and more fun.
Have you seen the new Mister Twister SwimSation? Well I’m here to tell you you’re missing out if you haven’t. I’ve served as a licensed fishing guide on both Lake Palestine and Lake Fork […]
A variety of panfish, or bream as they are popularly known, is available throughout Florida. Bluegill, the most common panfish, thrives in lakes and ponds, but good populations are found in rivers, particularly below dams. […]
Perhaps nothing lights up online message boards and email inboxes of Old Dominion river anglers more than the much-anticipated arrival of spring shad from the Atlantic Ocean to Virginia’s rivers for their annual spawning run. […]
Anglers asked and Rapala® delivered. The popular Rapala Shad Dancer® is available now in a smaller size. The new No. 4 model measures 1-1/2 inches — half an inch shorter than the original Shad Dancer. […]
As a kid, I always became convinced that the fish were somewhere we were not. They were biting elsewhere, probably just out of casting range or schooling on the opposite shore. The middle of the […]
The Heddon Swim’n Image is a little lure that has caused quite a stir among fishermen in the big state of Texas. It seems that a little publicity in a local newspaper along with the […]
The spring months are a great time to be a bass angler. The fish are starting to stir after a long winter, and they are bulking up on food before and after the energy-draining spawn. […]
If you fly fish for pike and predator species then you need serious tackle for the job. This fishing tackle review by all-round angler Ben Fox takes a look at the great range of predator […]
In less than a decade kayak fishing has become internationally popular. From saltwater coastlines to inland lakes and streams, anglers are catching a wide range of sport fish from kayaks. If you’re new to kayak […]
How and Where to Launch Your Kayak – The appeal of kayak fishing for most anglers is the simplicity of kayak launching and the ease of fishing. For many kayak anglers, launching is just […]
This time of year when falling water temperatures make catching bass difficult, veteran guide and tournament angler James Niggemeyer spends a few minutes with pen and paper in hand before he picks up his rod […]
What drives us to go kayak fishing? How do we get out there? As a youngster, I would do anything to get out on the water. I once built a wooden boat at my home […]
Spring-run steelhead can be difficult to catch in rivers when flows run high and dirty. In high water, steelhead tend to hold longer in areas of reduced current such as the inside turn on a […]
Perch fishing does not require a wide or expensive collection of fishing gear. Most anglers use basic rod-reel combinations, although light tackle is the most popular. Use a somewhat stiffer 6 to 6 1/2 foot […]
B’n’M Pro Staffer Kent Driscoll, like most crappie anglers, is looking forward to spring time crappie fishing while wondering when the rain is finally going to let up. Unlike most anglers, however, Driscoll doesn’t believe […]
The best fishing for northern pike is going on right now. For quantity and quality, there is no better time than spring for catching these toothy trophies. From the early days of the post-spawn period […]
Spring is finally here and with that water temperatures more stable the carp will be out of their winter slumber and preparing for that annual spawn fest, which will be just around the corner. In […]
Anglers who present jigs vertically commonly embrace one of two opposite philosophies for tying on jigs. But each method has definite merit. Some anglers prefer a knot that can be cinched tight. That allows the […]
Freshwater fishing is one of the leading activities boaters enjoy doing. So, we decided to write a brief article highlighting 15 of the top freshwater fishing tips to educate anglers of all levels. No matter […]
It was co-worker Jarod Higginbotham who turned me onto the Two-Timing Steelhead Rig when he hooked two fat steelheads, in just a few casts, on this double rig suspended under a float while drifting his […]
“This is my new favorite topwater lure,” Tim Mann said, showing off a Chrome/Black Boy Howdy before casting is just past a stick-up beside a seawall in a canal. Mann, who is long-time tournament bass […]
Lake Istokpoga has become one of the most productive trophy bass lakes in the country following major habitat enhancement programs by the FWC. Anglers can be extremely productive fishing this revitalized habitat using shiners, if […]
A push to encourage open-water anglers to keep fish caught from deep waters should carry over into the ice fishing season, according to the State Game and Fish Department. Catch-and-release fishing, no matter the time […]
Corey Studer just sent me one of Vexilar Inc‘s new Glo-Ring units. This is a 360° ring of LED lights that will almost instantly recharge the glowing of any glow jig. This is going to […]
Coast to coast, fall offers ample opportunities to catch a variety of gamefish, as cooling water temperatures spark hot bites for everything from catfish and crappies to bass, sunfish and walleyes. To help you reap […]
Team Northland Pro Jeff Gustafson talks about a key technique he used on the FLW tour this year. It’s a simple rig that consists of an Impulse® Dipstick worm, nail weight and hook. From Lake […]
Early season musky fishing requires long casts with slow retrieves. Cold-water means musky are lethargic and in the shallows where they find warmer water. Keeping your distance is necessary as these shallow-water fish spook easily. […]
“Shiner” is the common name for one of the most widely distributed, and certainly one of the most important, freshwater forage groups. Supporting gamefish populations throughout North America, the slender, silvery shiner is found in […]
Fishing with a completely balanced outfit is an important consideration. Your rod, reel, line and lures should be matched, to cast and fish most effectively with Mepps, The World’s #1 Lure! We understand there are […]
Tony Roach talks about why he loves using the Current Cutter Jig. The Current Cutter’s wire keeper works great for soft plastics but Tony also utilizes it to keep his shiner minnows on longer. Check […]
It’s summertime and the kids are out of school. It is time to get them involved in the outdoors. Take a kid fishing. You know I have always encouraged this. It is vitally important. Well, […]
To catch bull bluegills and slab crappies before they spawn, set aside your live bait, corks and bobbers, stomp on your trolling motor pedal and cover water with VMC® spinnerbaits and Rapala® ultra-light crankbaits. “You […]
RAILBLAZA® USA offers a wide selection of rod holders to fit any kayak or boat angler’s needs. The Rod Holder II, Rod Tube and Rod Holder R provide a convenient spot to secure fishing rods […]
When Denali Pro Dennis Tietje isn’t chasing Bass on the FLW tour, you can find him on the hunt for Crappie at the legendary Toledo Bend reservoir. Fishing for Crappie in and around the spawn […]
The Whistler Jig® helped put Northland on the map. As one of the company’s original products, the Whistler Jig® showed that Northland produces jigs “Made by Fishermen for Fishermen”. Its innovative design incorporates a propeller […]
A great knot will help you keep your fish and your lure on the line. Learn how to tie the strongest tested knot in Episode II of ‘Behind the Line’ – a four-part series of […]
There are many ways to tip the odds in your favor when you’re angling for the next big catch. One of the easiest, least expensive and most effective is by spooling up with line that’s […]
Without doubt one of the most important skills we carp anglers have to have is the ability to place our hook baits as accurately as possible. It doesn’t matter if we are fishing under our […]
We are getting to that time at the very end of the ice season in the far North and the beginning of open water where the fishing starts picking up again with the warming days […]
Everyone knows what a spinner, jig, or crack bait are. We even know what an Alabama rig or chatterbait are. But this one will get you and it’s a Game Changer. Minnesota’s Snyder’s Lures is […]
Name a fish species that grows big, is exceptionally powerful, has an aggressive nature and is abundant throughout their natural range. The answer is the northern pike and while these fish have all these attributes […]
Phantom Lures, widely known for its design and manufacture of high quality, proven baits will now be using Thru-Wire Technology in its lineup of baits. The strong, single wire design connects the tow point and […]
NORTHLAND’S NEW BUTTERFLY SUPER DEATH® COMBINES UNIQUE, FISH-CATCHING FLASH AND VIBRATION WITH SLOW-DEATH RIGGING! Northland Fishing Tackle unleashes a swarm of killer spinner rigs on the walleye world with its new Butterfly Super Death setup. “Slow […]
The Witch is back! You asked for and here it is. This American made 1 3/4 inch spoon is a trout killer. Only available in a New England chain for many years, it’s now available […]
The magic of this one-of-a-kind blade bait lies in it’s distinctive, timeless construction. The Original 3/8 ounce is popularized by smashing freshwater largemouth and smallmouth bass. For over ten years it’s success rates prove time […]
Thanksgiving was about overeating and halftime naps…and of course getting together with family. And, for far too many, it also marked the end of fishing season. But it really doesn’t have to be that way. […]
Cleaning a fish – Many anglers like to simply clean the fish and cook it whole. This works best for fish that have no or very small scales such as trout.Your catch should be cleaned […]
Look up the definition of “fickle” and you’ll find: likely to change, especially due to caprice, irresolution, or instability; casually changeable. And this makes that one word the perfect depiction for walleyes. Despite their pickiness, […]
As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, it’s the time of the year that most anglers put away their rods and get ready for the hunting season. Truth be told, the […]
This 6,700-acre lake near Grand Rapids, MN, is the largest of a series of lakes on the Upper Mississippi River that includes Jay Gould Lake, Little Jay Gould Lake and others. Though its shoreline is […]
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