Articles from ODU Outdoor Writers That We Are Showcasing. Fishing, hunting, guns, camping, conservation and special interest pieces are featured.
I just completed setting up my worm kit. Again I’m using the Plano Weekender, but this time with two Wraps and a 3600 Stowaway box. One Wrap contains Natural Forage Baits RT7 (7″ ribbon […]
By request of one of my readers I thought I would attack my thoughts on the location of the “biggins” during the cold weather and most of the winter months. I must first admit that […]
Latest O’Neill Outside Radio This is the fishing you need to do now! Ever since I can remember I have been doing something in the outdoors. Whether its fishing, hunting, no matter what it is, […]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today approved rules that will proactively protect the state from invasive species not yet established here. The new rules will add high-risk nonnative animals to the Prohibited […]
Everybody is always talking about quick target acquisition with their pistols. They are using all sorts of high vis sights, lasers, red dots, etc. However, you never hear about a Skinner Peep Sight, which is […]
With the fish moving off shore and the spawn slowly turning to post spawn I thought I would give you my favorite baits that I use when the bass move deep as we progress into […]
OPEN WATER DREAMING! TV recaps, open water prep, and a look back – The recent “A look back, a look ahead” Fishing the Midwest TV episode garnered so much attention and feedback that we decided […]
Did you know there are over 2,000 species of fish in just North America? 90% of these have skeletons composed of bone. The others have cartilage skeletons and include sharks and rays, which mate rather […]
When fishing a shoreline with a drop-off edge it can be difficult landing anything over a pound since you have to pull the fish up by the line, or step off into the water, […]
Today I received 5 different apertures for my Skinner Sights Peep Sight on the Henry Repeating Arms Small Game Carbine (H001TLP). These are to be used for different lighting, but I have the theory that […]
For all of the Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ followers and You Tube subscribers, Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ has just submitted a channel request on Full30. So, be watching for more news on this new channel. Also, I […]
There are lots of fishing seasons and ways to go fishing. In some parts of the world right now it’s ice-fishing season, but in others it’s open water season. In some places it crappie season, […]
Across most of America February seems like the longest month of the year instead of the shortest. The cold winds blow, the snow continues to pile up and we begin to think winter will never […]
Knowing how to tie your shoes is great, but that shouldn’t be the only knot you know how to make. When it comes to survival and preparedness, something as simple as tying a specific type […]
Crappie, bass, walleye, lake trout, brown trout and redfish fishing with hog hunting, a African buffalo story and much more are in the New Year’s Edition. Click this link to go directly to the magazine: […]
February is a great crappie month. Fish can be caught under the ice up north while Florida crappie can be in the spawn. The temperatures may be cool the fishing is hot. We are already […]
For those of you wondering how the Henry Otis Technology ear protection works, I tried it briefly after filming the video about the Henry Repeating Arms Small Game “Target” Carbine H001TLP. I fired 20 rounds, […]
Today I did some work with my throwing knives and weighed each model. They range from 1 to 9 ounces. I know Adam Čeladín, World Champion knife thrower, says that the small lightweight knives like […]
Cabela’s School of Fish, the Midwest’s leaders in kids and beginners fishing education, announced today that Bass Pro Shops has joined Cabela’s as the program’s title sponsors! “Cabela’s has been a very strong supporter […]
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I run the Ranger 621 FS, which is a 21’ 10” beauty, and is rated for up to 350Hp motors. My 621 is powered by a Evinrude 300 G2, which is more than enough HP […]
Today was the warmest, and least moisture coming down from the sky, so I decided to head out and do some shooting with the Firefield Battletek G5 laser sight, and Henry Repeating Arms carbine H001TLP. […]
My Sightmark Firefield Battletek G5 Laser Sight has arrived. I’ve already tried it on the Umarex USA, Inc. D-17, but it was a bit weird. At first I thought it was going to help, but […]
Since the onset of the mixture of gasoline and ethanol there have been tons of problems popping up all over the country. Injector issues, motors running rough, gas breaking down and more have plagued the […]
One thing I sometimes find difficult when packing the ODU Jeep is space. The large Cordova Cooler I have is to big, or just makes it harder to fit a few extra things I need. […]
Without a doubt, many people have noticed my absence from the pages of Outdoors Unlimited. Contrary to what some people may have thought, I have not quite writing about my love of the outdoors, survival […]
As you start your day searching for pre-spawn bass it’s important to remember that there are visual keys to look for; let your eyes be your partner and don’t ignore what your seeing as you […]
Last when I headed out it was windy, and was absolutely crazy. With wind speeds up to 40 mph and gust to as high as 50 mph, it seemed to be impossible to fish, but […]
Today I received a package of Henry Repeating Arms items from the Henry Pride store. It consisted of the Ear Shield, which is a set of ear protection that is supposed to work as well […]
After switching the Browning Buck Mark Reflex Sight back and forth from several air and powder guns it was a bit off for the Umarex USA, Inc. Browning Buck Mark replica. So, I had to […]
JUMBO TIME! CATCH MORE PERCH NOW! In the last REEL-TIMES issue, we mentioned a unique one-two perch punch that Big Stone Lake fishing guide Tanner Arndt (shown above) uses to “call in” and catch more jumbos […]
GREAT ICE FISHING & TV SEASON IS HERE! The ice fishing season is off to a torrid start across the Midwest with reports coming in from lots of places indicating outstanding fishing action so far […]
Recently I was fortunate to get in on a couple of really good ice bites. One bite was on Big Stone Lake for perch and big bluegills. The other was on Upper Red Lake for […]
With the winter bite upon us and the resurgence of the A-Rig over the last month I thought it would be a good time to share some of the deepest secrets of making this bait […]
It was in the 20’s, with a colder wind chill, but the water was open at the Rock Island Conservation Club. So, I was able to get to fish on the first day of the […]
Get ready for an upcoming Henry Repeating Arms review, as I am acquiring a Small Game Carbine model H001TLP, that has the Skinner Peep Sight. This will be something new for Shoot ‘N’ Plink™. It […]
I’ve tried out the Smith & Wesson Corp. and Cold Steel throwing knives, and the Cold Steel win hands down. The Smith & Wesson are made of stainless steel, which is nice, but won’t stick […]
There are a few concepts for ice-fishing that are really good starting points. If you’ll practice these concepts, with minor revisions every time out, you’ll be more successful on the ice this ice-fishing season. In […]
I always try fishing on the first and last day of each year. It seems like I normally make the last day, but weather always wants to be bad on the first. Today, the weather […]
What better Christmas present could there be than a new home? Of course, some anglers might say an improved chance to catch some fish would be at the top of their list. Christmas trees can […]
The Umarex USA, Inc. Hill’s PCP pump arrived today along with a dry pack adapter. Now I’ll be able to fill the American Tactical Nova Liberty and let everyone know how it performs. Eventually I […]
Recently I was fortunate to get in on a couple of really good ice bites. One bite was on Big Stone Lake for perch and big bluegills. The other was on Upper Red Lake for […]
Something arrived today for a new Shoot ‘N’ Plink™ project. I ordered some Cold Steel 12″ Throwing Knives, and a Kopis Machete. The machete will be used in my conservation job, but the throwing knives […]
It is Christmas morning here at the Benner homestead and all is quiet. Both the wife and dog are still in bed. It is going to be a lazy day for the three of us. […]
The trend of giving personal-sized cooking tools as holiday gifts needs to end. The holiday season is a time to join with friends and family to share traditions, gifts, and most importantly, great meals with […]
Even before Thanksgiving the onslaught of Christmas sales had begun. The real “reason for the season” is sometimes lost in a world of commercialism. Escape the holiday traffic. Escape commercials, computers and smart phones. Escape […]
During this Christmas season take time from the hustle and bustle of the season to give a simple thank you to our military men and women who are away from home serving their country so […]
It was the day before Christmas as I snuck through my house grabbing my fishing stuff as quiet as a mouse. My fishing buddy was waiting as I closed the door with care, we were […]
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