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Rapala pros provide cool tips for best cold-water baits

February 13, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

Want a Master’s class in the best baits to throw in cold water? Watch Rapala® pros Mike Iaconelli, Brandon Palaniuk and Ott DeFoe in the Bassmaster Classic. To be contested March 3-6 on Oklahoma’s Grand […]

The Pursuit of Big Pike

February 10, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

The black Dacron line slid through my gloves as it sliced back and forth in the hole. Every time the fish came close to the bottom of the ice, the fish rolled and ran. The […]

Fishing High Muddy Water

February 5, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

If I have learned anything about North Alabama in the winter I have realized that in the winter we get a lot of rain causing the lake to get really muddy; causing water to over-run […]

FISHING THE ICE OUT CONDITIONS FOR CRAPPIES

February 5, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

The nip in the air is refreshing. But, the tug on the line is even more stimulating. The only drawback to spring crappie fishing is reaching out to grab hold of an icicle called a […]

A New Musky Bait From Bass Pro Shops

February 5, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

The Bass Pro Shops® Muskie Angler Spinnerbait’s tandem inline blade configuration creates the same proven fish-catching vibration as the In-Line version. Terrific for night fishing! A safety pin wire form makes this bait virtually weedless. […]

Are You Aiming for the Oxygen

February 5, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

Move regularly, change offerings often: you’ll crack midwinter’s code. Imagine your home growing darker by the day, to the point you haven’t seen sunlight in over a month. Moreover, your surroundings are growing colder by […]

Spoon Strategies With Tony Roach

February 4, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

Tony delves deep into a critical tool of the trade; Spoons. Learn the how and why of spoon fishing in Episode 2 of Tony Roach Outdoors. Check out the Northland® Tungsten Sliver Spoon. The slender […]

KASKASKIA RIVER SAUGER FISHING

February 4, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

The Kaskaskia River supports a large variety of game fish as it winds some 300 miles through 22 counties in Illinois. There is a variety of habitats as one fishes the Kaskaskia River Project. Composed […]

Potential Monsters in the Depths of Lake Pontchartrain

February 3, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

How telemetry tag data could improve the odds of redfish and trout reaching trophy size. Ashley Ferguson may not be a fish surgeon, but she’s become pretty handy with a scalpel and sutures over the […]

Wintertime Suspended Bass One Two Punch

February 3, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

It’s mid- to late winter for most of us around the United States. Those of you who live close to the oceans, or in the South, are cold but not frozen. And the bass fishing […]

Mepps: Photographing Your Catch

February 2, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

Not that long ago a leading digital photography magazine conducted a survey and discovered while Americans were buying digital cameras with more megapixels, most of the people surveyed did not know how to get the pictures […]

Three Keys to Jerk Baits

February 1, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

As we move into the coldest water of the winter I start to remember the success I have had fishing jerk baits over the many years they have existed. I can easily state that jerk […]

Ben Parker Spoon | Lake Hartwell

January 31, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

Captains Nathan Key and Mack Farr tackle a school of stripers on Lake Hartwell. These fish have been unable to resist the 8″ Parker Spoon all summer on both Lake Hartwell and Lanier! It is […]

UTAH DNR-How do I catch those burbot

January 30, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

THIS IS THE TIME of year when I receive numerous contacts, all asking the same general question, “How do I catch those burbot?” I enjoy talking to anglers from different walks of life, but by […]

Make Your Baits Work Ice Fishing Bait Work For Open Water

January 30, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

The cool weather we’ve been feeling in recent days reminds me that it’s time to get the ice-fishing baits ready to go. However, I won’t be using them for ice-fishing just yet. Many, many years […]

Northland: Making Muskie Music

January 27, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

New Blade Proves its Mettle on Pressured Water. When muskies launch into radical feedings rampages, there’s simply nothing else like it in freshwater. Jaws snap, hooks set, water explodes, and everything else just goes haywire […]

Rebel Raider Can Help Improve Your Fish Catching and HOW!

January 23, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

When you look at a Rebel Raider, the first thing you’re apt to notice is that this micro-sized lure has no “diving lip” to pull it down in the water column or make it wiggle. […]

Tying the Hinged Stiff Rig For Carp

January 22, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

In an age where the chod rig has become the fashion amongst many carp anglers, other rigs that would be a lot more suitable for the situation they’re fishing become neglected. One of Max Cottis’ […]

Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Five things to consider for reservoir smallmouth bass season

January 22, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

The recent spate of rainy and somewhat dismal days sends many minds toward the grim reality that winter is here to stay. Sunless, dreary days with bouts of rain in December, January and February give […]

Vexilar – Edge Tips – Whats Not In The Manual

January 19, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

The Edge LC-507 has aroused a lot of interest within the serious fishing community. Many are curious as to what this new type of depth finder can do and how it can do it. Some […]

Northland RZ JIG

January 16, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

Always let jig hit bottom before you start your retrieve. Remember, fish generally hit a jig on the fall! The RZ JIG® is the most reliable, versatile artificial fishing lure on the market today! Jigs […]

NORTHLAND WHISTLER JIG: Deadly for Crappie, Perch, Walleye, Bass & Trout!

January 14, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

The WHISTLER JIG® is one of the deadliest fishing lures ever developed to provoke strikes from lethargic, inactive gamefish! It’s secret is a uniquely designed propeller blade that spins, flashes & flutters to lure fish […]

How To Fish A Pond Dam By Rebel Lures

January 14, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off

Pond dams hold fish. It’s that simple. If you lack specific insights about a particular pond, its dam often is a good place to begin looking for fish. That becomes more so than ever during […]

Northland Tackle – Lures For Hard and Open Water

December 29, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

For Open Water try the Jaw-Breaker Spoon: A “totally weedless” lure that slithers, wiggles & wobbles through heavy lily pads, matted grass, milfoil, hydrilla and wild rice beds. Features a premium hook totally weedless plastic […]

20% OFF Mepps 3 & 6 Lure Kits

December 2, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

This year Mepps is pleased to once again offer 20% OFF all of our 3 and 6 lure kits! Many years of experience has shown us what lures work best for many different species of […]

Z-Man’s ‘Ned Rig’ Finesse System

October 16, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Constantly striving to provide anglers with cutting-edge products that enhance their success and enjoyment on the water, Z-Man Fishing Products is enthused by the unparalleled consumer appeal that its Ned Rig finesse system continues to […]

Great Fall Bait For Bass, Crappie, Perch and Walleye – THUMBER JIG

October 13, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

The THUMPER JIG® is the ultimate spinner jig! It’s designed with a sleek minnow head, and features a patented “thumper” belly blade that adds flash and pulsating vibration to attract fish . . . and […]

Big Hawg Swim Shad

October 12, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Dan Galusha of Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales® demonstrates Big Hawg Baits’ Swim Shad while using a Buzz Ramsey Salmon/Steelhead Air Rod. The 4.5″ Swim Shad is a great Swim Bait. We tested and tweaked this […]

FISH SMARTER THIS FALL

September 29, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

I went fishing last week and the action was okay. I’m going fishing again this week and I expect the action to be better. As the water cools and the days get shorter, fishing for […]

6 Reasons to Fish Heavy Cover

August 25, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Two Bassmaster pros you’ll find flipping, pitching or punching heavy cover more often than not are Ott DeFoe and Randall Tharp. But why? Glad you asked! We wondered too, so we interviewed them this week. […]

Understanding water temps and their impact on fishing

August 24, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

As Michigan’s inland lakes warm up in mid to late summer, knowledge of a water body’s temperature stratification becomes helpful for fishing. Seasonal temperature influences in lakes form different zones, and as a result, different […]

FISH DON’T ALWAYS KNOW WHAT THEY’RE SUPPOSED TO DO

August 22, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Down through the years we’ve been taught that fish do certain things at certain times of the year, and that there are certain ways that we can catch those fish. Often those time-tested techniques for […]

Are you the Back Seat Fisherman

August 20, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

For many of us that fish the cost of owning your own boat has certainly gotten to a point where it might be the biggest investment you ever make outside of owning a home; an […]

Heavy Metal Defies Newton’s Law

August 11, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

The late summer bite is quite distinctive. Most notably, the major bug hatches and shallow kept young-of-the-year that filled fish earlier are gone. Fish of all stripes are on the prowl, attempting to pack […]

FISH SLOWER AND SIMPLER,,,SOMETIMES

August 4, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Different people go about their fishing in different ways. Some anglers like to consider every reason why a fish was caught on a certain bait, was in a particular location at that time, and why […]

A Fly for Every Occasion: The Basics Of Fishing Flies

July 20, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

It’s an iconic image that’s featured amidst many people’s Northern cabin decor: a fishing lure featuring feathery tufts that represent the wings of an insect. This icon of fly fishing

Snagproof Frog Colors (Video)

July 18, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

What frog colors do you throw when its bluebird skies? Black. Snagproof has been doing the same thing for over 50 years and they know when you have something right you don’t change it.

CRAYFISH – THE ANGLERS FRIEND

July 18, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

From Lake Michigan salmon to the popular catfish, the aquatic version of sirloin steak is the crayfish. Virtually all fish species like to eat them but bass and perch are particularly fond of this crustacean.

Exotic Fish in the Creeks & Canals of South Florida

June 28, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

The sub-tropical environment of South Florida ( #florida #hobie ) enables many different exotic fish species to survive in the many scattered creeks, canals and lakes. Occasionally, I enjoy the adventure of finding remote areas […]

Following Up on a Missed Frog Strike

June 24, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

All bass anglers know and have experienced that when fishing a frog a bass will at times miss your Snag Proof Frog and you will need to have a follow up lure ready to go. […]

SPREAD OUT FOR FISHING SUCCESS

June 16, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

We’re into the summer bite! For most species of fish, the spawn is over and the predator fish have one thing on their mind: Food! Their only concern for the rest of the summer is […]

CATCH THE BITERS

June 16, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

As we enter a new open water fishing season, it’s good to get some thoughts together regarding changes in fishing techniques and fishing ideas. Some of us consider ourselves to be “walleye fishermen”, some fit […]

Walleye Fishing with Brand New Spinner Harness (Video)

June 15, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Host Jason Mitchell burns the edges of weed lines during the middle of summer on Devils Lake, ND with a new spinner harness that he designed for Northland Fishing Tackle. The BAITFISH SPINNER HARNESS is […]

NW PA FISHING REPORT FOR JUNE 4, 2015

June 5, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

This Report is brought to you by PA Great Lakes Region tourism with additional sponsorship from Wiegel Brothers Marine and Gamma Fishing. We answer the question: “What’s biting in the lakes, streams and rivers of […]

Portable Water Filter Options & Tips on Using Them

June 5, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

If you hunt, fish or backpack out west, having enough water is a serious issue. You’ll be sucking dry air and will need to consume a lot of water. Years ago we’d throw a canteen […]

SUMMER ON THE ROCK

May 25, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

The 155 miles of Rock River that flows through Illinois from the Wisconsin state line to near Rock Island on the Mississippi River divides into three basic habitats for fish. They are tailwaters below dams, […]

Post Spawn Is Topwater Time

May 23, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Despite the fact that topwater fishing is not always the most efficient technique for catching them, the adrenaline rush associated with surface strikes is still the ultimate bassin’ thrill! Also, at times during the post-spawn […]

Throw an ice-fishing lure for summer bass

May 19, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

This summer, a winter walleye bait might be your best bet for bass. So say Bassmaster pros Brandon Palaniuk and Jacob Wheeler. Each has amassed big bags of open-water bass with a bait built for […]

Clear Lake Success

May 13, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

Too much of the time we hear about bodies of water or fish species that are experiencing problems, and it’s good that we learn about those problems because if we don’t know about them, we […]

Big Worms Best for Spawning Bass in Deeper Water

May 10, 2015 ODU Admin Comments Off

The bass fishing world already knows how much Terry Scroggins likes to fish oversized 10-inch plastic worms during the summer months, but few realize the Yamaha Pro considers these his favorite go-to lures for spring […]