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.
One thing I notice every day when I am fishing with most anglers is that they fish their bait the same way cast after cast. Most experienced anglers are constantly adjusting their retrieve and making […]
A heads up, we’re giving away Frog Fishing Mastery for free. Just as a way to say thanks for being a Facebook fan. No strings. Just our best frog fishing tips, tricks and techniques. Go […]
Mister Twister Pro-staffer Sandy Gaudet remembers having to find some willing bass before a weekend tournament. The spawn was over, and the 50-year-old angler from Belle Rose knew bass were scattered. But his years of […]
Gadolinium. Dysprosium. Samarium. Yttrium. Four precious metals found here and scattered there throughout the world… These and a scanty handful of other building blocks of the periodic table are found so sparingly they have been […]
Fishing may be a 12-months-a-year sport in Michigan, but there’s little doubt that the last Saturday of April is one of the biggest days of the year for anglers. It marks the opening day of […]
The brain child of Bassmaster Classic Champion, Randy Howell, the Blackmore Randy’s Swim’n Runner delivers a combination of flash, vibration, and action that anglers and bass will both love. Built with a unique, L-shaped head, […]
With spring around the corner, many anglers are wandering fishing shows to pacify the last remaining weeks of cabin fever. In addition to picking up the latest lures, a lot of us spend time investigating […]
There are times in fishing, as in life, that if we want to be successful, we need to change our plans: We need to adapt. We may have a plan for a day on the […]
There’s something about walking alongside a crystal clear river, only for your eyes to be drawn to a large dark shape cruising just under the surface, writes Matt Rand. The chances are, the fish you […]
Progressing forward in the high stakes race of electronics has become extremely competitive and the winners if one is ever proclaimed will be some very powerful bass fishing tools. The latest and greatest of this […]
BoatUS member and National Bass guide Steve Chaconas discusses targeting precise locations of fishing structure with a spinning reel. To do this he teaches us the technique of pitching with a spinning reel to target […]
As we get closer to the 2015 open water fishing season being in full gear, it’s fun and productive to think about and talk about some things that can affect our fishing success, and there […]
The vast expanse that is Rend Lake (19,000-acres) can be a challenge for anglers. Twenty five years of fishing the lake teaches one that the largemouth bass, yellow bass, crappie and catfish (channel and flathead) […]
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 […]
One of the most frustrating aspects of crankbait fishing is losing them. Crankbaits are one of the more expensive terminal tackle components. Production costs force the prices a little higher each year. They are effective […]
In some areas of the Midwest, open water fishing is still several weeks away. In other areas of the Midwest, especially rivers, anglers are on the water chasing walleyes, sauger, panfish, and whatever else.
Mustad®, the global leader in fish hooks since 1877, has expanded the popular Grip-Pin Series with the launch of the new Weighted Grip-Pin Hook range. Grip-Pin technology starts with the oversize solid metal keeper barb, […]
Fishing for walleye, northern pike and panfish this time of year There are numerous tactics anglers can implement to experience great walleye, northern pike and panfish fishing. When fishing for walleye, one thing to think […]
February is an interesting month for bass anglers across the country. Anglers in Florida are usually already chasing post spawners while anglers in the north are still drilling holes in their frozen lakes and reservoirs. […]
Our best fighting fish is a pretty apt description to anyone who has ever hooked one. These shad eating machines prowl a number of Illinois waters providing excitement for any angler who is lucky enough […]
If you are like me and live in Canada or in the Northern United States where there is still ice over the water, and the ice is not thick enough to be on safely, but […]
It is that time of year when punching mats is the thing to do all over the deep South. Everyone has dusted off that broom stick called a super heavy rod and filled their spools […]
Visit Cabela’s in Rogers and Woodbury for a giant Ice Fishing Truckload Sale on February 13th – 16th. Great deals on Jason Mitchell Thermal 5000, Nanook, X2 Thermal, Edge 8″ Auger and much more! Free […]
Contrary to popular belief, predator fish are not always the unwavering marauders anglers make them to be. A brisk barometric crash or climb, intense-fishing-pressure or misjudged moon phase can take their toll on of the […]
There is a certain joy in potential. After applying a coat of super glue to the collar wrap, I removed the bucktail jig from the vise and hung it on the edge of a cup. […]
KTVB Reported This 1st. If you haven’t heard – this is a must read. Last winter, 12-year-old Tia Wiese and her dad went ice fishing expecting to catch some big fish. The Wiese’s had no […]
Targeting perch on Lake St. Clair. When most anglers think of Lake St. Clair they often think of bass or muskellunge fishing – but during the winter months many think of it as a yellow […]
As the creator of one of the most successful and duplicated baits ever to hit the industry, Gary Yamamoto could have easily packed it in, collected his money, and retired to a life of leisure […]
While anglers in northern Illinois are fishing through holes in the ice, anglers in southern Illinois are still fishing open water lakes and ponds. Mild winters allow southern Illinois anglers to fish all year around. […]
Some fishermen mistakenly seem to think fish are like bears and go into hibernation. Large game fish often turn up at this time of the year. The fish are not as aggressive when water temperatures […]
There is no question that ice-fishing season has arrived early in the Midwest. For those of us who like to go ice-fishing, that’s a good thing. I and some of my friends are going about […]
Iceland Outfitters! The book of truth – In every salmon river in Iceland there is a fishing book, the book of truth. In that book we make a record of all fish caught in each […]
Ice fishing tournaments are becoming more and more popular each winter. In this episode of TGO, Tom Gruenwald Outdoors, Tom travels to Upper Thompson Lake in Montana to witness The Perch Assault Ice Fishing Tournament. […]
Yamaha Pro James Niggemeyer Chooses Creek Channels, Points, and Rocky Banks in Cold Weather. James Niggemeyer’s “to do” list for winter bass fishing is a short one. The Yamaha Pro looks for vertical structure that changes […]
Recently we talked about how lure color can have an influence in our fishing success. And, while color certainly can have a role in determining how many fish we catch, there are other factors that […]
Getting out-fished by someone in your boat is a humbling experience, but when that someone is your spouse or child, a jaw can get awful tight. At least you’re not alone, as many experience the […]
There are few a shorter days and cooling water are signals to northern pike that autumn has arrived. During fall, these sleek predators will feed heartily to pack on energy reserves to help them etter […]
The ghostly plumes of mist rising from the lake created by cold air above the warmer pond water give birth to an eerie scene. Boats glide slowly across the lake only to disappear into the […]
It’s one of the most underutilized pieces of equipment in my river guide boat: the boat anchor. Some days I silently curse it, those times when I nearly trip over the plastic bucket it’s stored […]
Tips on how anglers can use sound to their advantage. Unlike humans, fish have two sensors for detecting sound: the inner ear and the lateral line. These two systems work independently of each other to […]
Across the Ice Belt, anglers are already banging up early-ice walleye, panfish and pike. And, as cold temperatures befall much of the Ice Belt, all indications point to a good, long ice fishing season. Market […]
Looking through my tackle box when I got to the lake I was trying to decide what I should start with, after a few minutes I decided to tie on and throw a jig. I […]
A fishing staple in the Northwest and Great Lakes for more than 80 years, Luhr-Jensen® is synonymous in those regions with Trout, Kokanee, Salmon, Steelhead, Bass and Walleye fishing. From trolling and casting spoons, to […]
If you have ever been to the display at one of the Bass Master Classic events the thing that sticks out is the fact that there is a ton of fishing rod manufactures; understanding their […]
From our friend Bob Bohland’s Blog: It should come as no surprise that most trophy panfish come from bigger waters. They have more forage, more habitat, and just more room for numbers of panfish to […]
When you talk about a fish biting, most people envision a substantial jerk on their rod from the fish. But, sometimes that jerk can be subtle and sometimes even undetectable if you are not watching […]
Fishing in the fall can be good. Really good. Really, really good. And, if you pay attention to detail, you can be even more successful at this time of year. As I think back on […]
Mepps lures has a long history of helping anglers catch lake, state and world records, not to mention the thousands of Trophy, Master and Expert Anglers we’ve qualified through our Mepps Master Angler Program.
You arrive at the Holcomb’s Landing Ramp just after dawn and look at the shoreline of Lake Cumberland. A line of damp rocks several inches thick rings the lake and the rip rap on the […]
Maggots are one of Terry Hofgartner’s favourite baits to use when carp fishing, especially during the colder months when they start to come into their own once the water temperature start to drop, as he […]
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