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With some recent success with a jig and the fact that it is one of my favorite baits, I thought I would pass on a few adjustments that I like to make when fishing a […]
Umarex USA Inc. announces a major addition to their Gauntlet line of Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) air rifles: the .25 caliber Gauntlet. The Gauntlet offers the larger .25 caliber for the same market driving MSRP of […]
FLIR is excited to announce the launch of its next-generation Raymarine VHF radios. The compact Ray53, full-sized Ray63 and the multifunction Ray73 with AIS are all full-function VHF marine radios with Class D Digital Selective Calling […]
If you had a successful deer season why not make venison jerky? You can slice meat from your deer roast and make strips of jerky or you can use ground venison. Jerky making kits have […]
I know I have been silent on the pages of ODU for most of the year. Other assignments have been keeping me busy. You have to go where the jobs take you, even if it keeps […]
Sorry guys, I couldn’t wait to do a video. I just had to shoot the Umarex USA, Inc. Brodax BB revolver. This thing is fantastic. Even before doing the video I’m giving it a 5-star […]
Ice-anglers have a good number of different baits and bait styles available to them. One of the most popular and effective bait styles for ice-fishing is spoons. Look in the tacklebox of almost any angler […]
If you are looking for a unique Christmas gift for someone on your list that enjoys fishing, hunting or both I have a great idea for you. There are many conservation organizations working to conserve […]
This is the video regarding the new RWS Power Ball pellet. It was compared with a wadcutter and dome pellet firing out of a Umarex USA, Inc. Trevox with Axeon Optics RD Scope, and shooting […]
Directions Combine wild-rice blend, orange juice-water mixture, butter, and a dash of salt in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Cover and turn heat to simmer. Cook for about 25 minutes, stirring once […]
Warm days are not necessarily your best winter time fishing; I understand the winter can be harsh on the body but if you want the best big fish days on the water you probably need […]
Another ice-fishing season is underway across many parts of the Midwest, and many of the anglers that hit the ice this winter will be after walleyes. Walleyes will eat a lot of different presentations. A […]
The award-winning Fishing the Midwest television series will start airing again in early 2019 in homes throughout the Midwest, and this year, anglers across North America will have access to Fishing the Midwest. Fishing the […]
Sadly, the majority of kids know very little about the outdoors and the intricate workings of Mother Nature. They have grown up in an age of single parent families or a mom and dad who […]
After the snow was cleaned off, and a little bit of warming took place – yeah right – I decided to try out the Umarex USA, Inc. Browning Buck Mark pellet gun with the real […]
The next project for the Umarex USA, Inc. Browning Buck Mark break barrel pellet pistol is to add the Axeon Red Dot scope. I’m sure this will increase the accuracy of the already accurate pistol. […]
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 […]
Law enforcement officers at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) are working in the field all hours of the day. Some are on boats, others are in swamps, and many are in the […]
OPEN-WATER RECAP & ICE, ICE, ICE! We wrapped up the open-water TV filming season recently with some fast smallmouth bass action from western Minnesota and with a hot walleye bite from Pool 2 of the Mississippi River. This […]
As we see the colder temperatures set in for the winter the bass will once again make some changes in their daily habits; the water temperatures will drop substantially forcing them to look for warmer […]
Making one’s living from the bounty of the natural resources, to include hunting, is deeply engrained in the rich history of New Hampshire. Unfortunately, urban sprawl has taken many sections of the state away from […]
As the water temperature drops down to the fall fishing temperatures between 55 and 70 degrees its time to understand the patterns that develop and the keys that drive the bass to the shallows. As […]
So a few weeks back my wife and I received our new Blackfish Zenith Softshell Jackets. OK its a jacket. But it keeps you dry in the rain like it should, it is “wicked” soft […]
Followers of Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ know how I like the Browning Buck Mark. Today I received a replica Buck Mark from Umarex USA, Inc. who is the top manufacturer of replica airguns. The Umarex replica […]
Crosman 1077, Umarex USA, Inc. and Gamo Outdoor USA Accu 177 covered by Dan here. This is a tip for recycling old paper targets for small bore and airgun shooters. https://youtu.be/O4Ce3kWOGJg I pulled out my […]
There is an old saying that goes something like this, “winter won’t kill you, but not being prepared for winter will”. In other words when it is -20 degrees outside and there is three feet […]
Brandon Rogalla joined Pepper and me for a short fishing trip that turned out to be a great day for Rat-L-Traps. Richard Broadwell would have liked this day. In about 2 hours I caught 9 […]
One of the conditions we see on a regular basis in the fall is clear water although this year has been more rain, the reason being is generally we do not see a lot of […]
A couple of days ago I was asked by a person with American Tactical if I would like to try a Nova Liberty PCP air rifle. I guess you could call it the sister to […]
Whether you’re after fish in open water or through the ice, your lure presentation is one of the most important considerations for success. Since ice-fishing season is fast approaching in many areas, now is a […]
Rossi USA 22LR Semi Auto rifle, Gamo Outdoor USA‘s Swarm and the Ruger LCR22 are cover in these three videos from Dan. Enjoy. This is an initial review of the Rossi USA 22LR Semi Auto […]
As I write this in late October, hopes are still high for a few more nice and productive open-water fishing days this season. However, the late fall weather could turn and the lakes ice over […]
As we approach the colder winter months and I start looking for the winter bite, I get reminded why the upper river appeals to me for my winter search of bigger fish. My first reason […]
As always I try to get out fishing on my birthday, so after working on the Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ ground (details on the Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ FB Page), we headed home, unloaded, loaded back up […]
Crappie season is about ready to get going full swing in the Midwest. With that I’ve found something that should be a real “killer” made by Natural Forage Baits called a T-Shad. The photo shows […]
Used the Foo last year for a few outings over yellow perch with great success. Tipped with both small minnows and larger maggots they rocked. The lure tended to fly out at nice angles away […]
It is getting close to the time of year when Natural Forage Baits Swim Bait and Blitz Lures LLC Blade Bait is going to start getting “hot” for bass. They are normally good, but, as […]
It’s time to plant your fall food plots. Do you need any advice about having the best food plot you can have for the benefit of your herd, and for your most successful season you […]
The fishing report is a little different today. Don Banning, Pepper and I hit the lake in hopes of bass, as normal. I did manage to catch a few smaller bass on Rat-L-Traps and Natural […]
This is primarily about using the Sightmark R-Spec Reflex Sight on a powder rifle, but the Henry Repeating Arms Frontier plays a major role.
I received the Barska 3-9×40 scope and CCI Maxi-Mag ammunition, that was ordered from Sportsman’s Guide, for the new Rossi USA RB22M, bolt-action rifle. My Henry Repeating Arms Frontier Long Barrel has the same model […]
Habits change in the fall these changes and these pattern movements in fall fishing occurs more in how the largemouth bass changes their habits, and why they relate to open flats more than any time […]
Today I picked up two new rifles at B&B Hardware in Milan. I call them my Rossi USA twins – LR and Mag. The one is a 22LR semi-auto with fiber optic sights, while the […]
Cordova Cooler, building on their industry-leading and feature-rich hard-side cooler line, introduces a soft-side cooler that meets the portability needs of on-the-go outdoor enthusiasts and of those looking for a lightweight food and beverage storage […]
I’m anxious to try the new Sightmark R-series reflex sight. It is about twice the size of my Buck Mark Reflex, but it should work well for rifles. The Buck Mark is more for pistols, […]
October is an awesome time to be an outdoors enthusiast! Many hunting seasons are in full swing and some of the year’s best fishing happens now. Numbers of fish of all species are often cooperative […]
The adaptability of the Swagger Hunter29 is what sets it apart from the competition. Swagger has not only changed the way hunters and shooters look at a bipod, but it upped the ante by setting […]
When you teach a kid to fish, try to avoid using adult tackle. Instead, use the best quality kid’s gear you can find because it is usually designed for their hands and is more user-friendly. […]
With the heat, lake of oxygen for the fish and just mainly uncomfortable days the heat of the summer can be torture but there are some tricks to make life a little easier out there […]
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