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.
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 […]
The first few weeks of September can be real confusing depending upon the weather! Daylight hours become shorter, as evenings begin to get cooler and water temperatures start to decline. The circle of life within […]
We’re out here on Lake Erie, using the small T-Drops – an in-line drop shot rig. I share with you tips and techniques on how to use a finesse approach to using a drop shot […]
Big baits catch big fish; small baits catch small fish. Most anglers bow to the simple logic of that old angler’s adage. But it ain’t necessarily so. Given the right time and place, it is […]
Randy Hillyer reviews some basic maintenance tips we all should do to ensure our boat is ready for the water. Randy’s Facebook page link >> https://www.facebook.com/jarfishing/ Randy has been part of fishing all of his […]
such as a strip cut bait or a plastic worm. With every cast, your added bait to the Python Darter will come alive with enticing swimming action that will produce aggressive strikes from fish. Flash-N-Flutter […]
Fly fishermen know…………….. Whether to target trout, smallmouths, bluegills or largemouths, they turn to a lot of grasshopper-imitating fly patterns during late summer and continuing into fall. Grasshoppers and other terrestrial insects fairly commonly find […]
Key in a single YouTube search for “underwater strikes,” and your device quickly kicks out over a hundred thousand hits. Even after filtering out the usual riff-raff of YouTube weirdness, you’re still left with hundreds […]
There’s a new bully on the block and bass better hide their lunch money. The Rapala® BX™ Brat features a balsa core encased in a brawny co-polymer shell, so this unpredictable square bill bait can […]
Great tip from Randy Hillyer – “Jar” on fishing grass and weed lines… https://www.facebook.com/jarfishing/
For Small Boats, Canoes and Kayaks. When you want to be secured near the bank or stump, but don’t want to use a Anchor. Take a old set of Jumper Cable Clamps and attach a […]
There’s nothing quite like a lure being lifted from production to make anglers realize how much they like that particular lure, and that certainly was the case with the Cotton Cordell Crazy Shad. As quickly […]
Davis ProMax Swim Jigs, once a double top secret method of successful tournament anglers, the word is out about the potency of swimming a jig. William Davis, early in his career fishing local tournaments began […]
The Stingeye is a great fish-catching spinner, ready for freshwater and saltwater. The eyeball on the Stingeye, is a natural fish attractor which will trigger more hits, catching you more fish. The blade on the […]
Are you looking for a suspending bait you can chase bass and pike with and then flip fishing styles and land stripers or hybrids? Check out the Thundermist American Smelt. ODU’s favorite colors pictured. Comes […]
With a new look and technology focused on reliability and durability, Shimano’s all-new Curado 200 K series baitcasting reels are ready for anything from hardcore tournament use, to day-after-day, weekend-after-weekend performance. A long-time favorite among […]
Upon setting the hook, the jig head is able to pivot up to 90 degrees, ultimately allowing the hook shank and the angler’s fishing line to become in-line with each other. This results in a […]
Give your favorite swimbaits a boost of brilliance with the Davis Baits X Swim Underspin. Fitted with a top-notch ball bearing swivel and an extra-bright willow blade, the Davis Baits X Swim Underspin flickers-and-flashes as […]
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