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Fishing and hunting stories from our guest writers like Lunker Bass Hunter Danny Barker, Jake Bussolini, Capt. Bill Miller, Capt. and more. They share with us their experiences on the water and in the woods, so we can better our time in the outdoors.

Evening Shooting
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Evening Shooting With My Umarex

June 6, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Evening Shooting With My Umarex

The last two evenings I’ve been shooting my new Umarex USA, Inc. pistols, which I will be shooting some videos with in the near future. These were shot using Umarex CO2 cartridges with a drop […]

photo contest 6-2017
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OutDoors Unlimited Photo Contest

June 5, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on OutDoors Unlimited Photo Contest

Who wants some bragging rights or just wants to be recognized? If that is you, OutDoors Unlimited is looking to change the cover of our Facebook page for spring and summer. We are looking for […]

As normal, fishing was short today
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As normal, fishing was short today

May 17, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on As normal, fishing was short today

It was extremely windy, and the finding the right lure was a little tricky. Ron Stallings of TTI-Blakemore, sent me a box of different Blakemore Road Runners, and I instantly took to the Bucktail model. […]

Giving The Aguila Ammunition A Try
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Giving The Aguila Ammunition A Try

May 11, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Giving The Aguila Ammunition A Try

Today I decided to give the Aguila Ammunition “quiet” ammo, that has a FPS of 500, a try in my Henry Frontier and Evil Roy, as well as trying the Mare’s Leg again. Yep, I […]

Aguila Ammunition
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Aguila Ammunition

May 8, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Aguila Ammunition

Shoot ‘N’ Plink By Dan Galusha – A few days ago I ordered some “quiet” 500 fps Aguila Ammunition through Outdoor Limited, and had unbelievably fast shipment. Tonight I fired 5 rounds from a Henry […]

Carolina Rig In The Spring
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Carolina Rig In The Spring

April 15, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Carolina Rig In The Spring

Even though I do not fish a Carolina rig a lot it is however a very effective fish catching bait for spring time fishing. My bias against it has nothing to do with its ability […]

Is Tungsten the Answer
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Is Tungsten the Answer?

April 5, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Is Tungsten the Answer?

If you’re like me you trust that the companies who make fishing products, especially jigs, are looking out for our natural resources. It’s the company’s responsibility to make sure that the products they are using […]

THINGS CHANGE
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THINGS CHANGE

April 1, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on THINGS CHANGE

Things change:  That’s true in life, and it’s true in fishing.  This past open water season and recently while ice-fishing I realized some changes that I found to be interesting.  Following are some of those […]

The Truth Around Bridge Fishing
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The Truth Around Bridge Fishing

March 27, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on The Truth Around Bridge Fishing

When the late winter early spring time of year becomes upon us you always notice lots of boats fishing around the bridges. You can travel any lake this time of year and notice boat after […]

Creating New Ice Anglers
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Creating New Ice Anglers

March 20, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Creating New Ice Anglers

Ice-fishing is in high gear wherever people go ice-fishing.  Ice-fishing can be a wonderful social event that anglers of all skill levels and ages can take part in. I recently got to watch a dad […]

FREE Fishing Magazine
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Who Is ODU Magazine

March 14, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Who Is ODU Magazine

Welcome to “ODU Magazine” is an exclusive internet publication and news source dedicated to outdoorsmen, women and youth who enjoy fishing and hunting. Our team of writers and outdoor enthusiasts have brought together the best […]

KEEP WARM WHEN FISHING IN COLD WEATHER
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KEEP WARM WHEN FISHING IN COLD WEATHER

March 6, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on KEEP WARM WHEN FISHING IN COLD WEATHER

The Midwest provides lots of fishing opportunities throughout the winter months for both open water and ice anglers.  Many anglers like to go ice-fishing, many others enjoy fishing in the open water in rivers below […]

Visible Structure For Bass Fishing
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Visible Structure For Bass Fishing

March 5, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Visible Structure For Bass Fishing

As we keep progressing into the spring bite one pattern that always rewards me is fishing visible structure like lay-downs along the banks, rocky edges that jet out from a point or boat docks that […]

VARIOUS FISH THROUGH THE ICE
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VARIOUS FISH THROUGH THE ICE

February 21, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on VARIOUS FISH THROUGH THE ICE

Boy oh boy what an ice-fishing season it’s been across the Midwest, and it’s not done yet:  There is still lots of time to go fishing and lots of fish are still out there waiting […]

How to Pattern Fish
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Fishing Tip: Patterns

February 18, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Fishing Tip: Patterns

As we approach another busy season of guiding I find that every year what I thought worked for a certain type of seasonal fishing has changed. I always start my season looking for the similarities […]

Spoon Ideas For Icing Walleyes
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Spoon Ideas For Icing Walleyes

February 5, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Spoon Ideas For Icing Walleyes

It won’t be long until we’re on the ice chasing walleyes.  There are a lot of different ways to catch walleyes under the ice, but it seems like many, maybe even most walleye ice-anglers like […]

Lunker Time
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Lunker Time

February 3, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Lunker Time

Realization is that most anglers prefer the warmer winter day; I certainly understand that as cold windy winter days are tough on most of us. The problem is if your after a trophy size bass, […]

Champion Traps and Targets
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Champion Traps and Targets

January 19, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Champion Traps and Targets

By Shoot ‘N’ Plink By Dan Galusha. I tried my new Champion Traps and Targets Field Target Holder today, and really like it. However, there are two sets of clamps – metal and plastic. Forget […]

Ladies in the Outdoor Industry
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Ladies In The Outdoor Industry

January 16, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Ladies In The Outdoor Industry

Have you ever thought at how our outdoor industry is starting to have so many very good looking ladies? In the past there was Dixie Lynch in archery, who was not only small and very […]

Slow Down for Winter Bass
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Slow Down for Winter Bass

January 12, 2017 ODU Admin Comments Off on Slow Down for Winter Bass

By Best Bassin’, Billy “Hawkeye” Decoteau and Zman Lures. Bass are cold-blooded creatures, meaning as the water temperature drops lower and lower, bass move slower and slower! Add in some ice chilling water temperatures and […]

Quick-Set
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The ™ Escape

December 28, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off on The ™ Escape

Yes many of us are in ice fishing mode, or we are just not fishing & heading out in the outdoors. But, for those of us who are and all of us who will eventually […]

So, I purchased a Y-Yoke
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So, I purchased a Y-Yoke

December 21, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off on So, I purchased a Y-Yoke

By Dan Galusha. If you are like me, I’m not completely pleased with a lot of the shooting sticks, mainly because they don’t have a lot of adjustment to how high you can extend them. […]

Coldwater Schooling Bass By Hawkeye
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Coldwater Schooling Bass By Hawkeye

December 2, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off on Coldwater Schooling Bass By Hawkeye

Story by Billy “Hawkeye” Decoteau, For Z-Man Lures. Most bass anglers within the northeast have winterized and stowed their bass boats come November. Turning to woodland hunting grounds, the thought of pursuing Black Bass on […]

Still Fishing In Illinois
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Still Fishing In Illinois

November 30, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off on Still Fishing In Illinois

As normal, it was another short day of shooting and fishing. First I took my scoped Henry Repeating Arms Frontier out to adjust the scope. After placing 15 shots in a grouping of about 3 […]

A Bubbly Cloud
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A Bubbly Cloud

November 26, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off on A Bubbly Cloud

I could not be more excited for this coming winter! Why? Simply because the long-range forecast is looking like hardwater will soon be upon us, and this little fizzing ball that I hold within my […]

My New Jacket
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My New Jacket!

November 22, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off on My New Jacket!

With the recent cold snap this past weekend, it was perfect timing to try my newly acquired Integrator 2.0 Windproof Fleece jacket from Nomad. For the past couple of seasons, I’ve been casually shopping around […]

Just Maybe Winter Is Next
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Just Maybe Winter Is Next

November 7, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off on Just Maybe Winter Is Next

By Captain Mike Gerry. When you get in your boat in middle to late December on a cold winter fishing day you start to wonder where do I start? You look out over the lake […]

Fishing Thoughts, By Bob Jensen
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Fishing Thoughts, By Bob Jensen

October 31, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off on Fishing Thoughts, By Bob Jensen

It appears that my 2016 open water fishing season is coming to a close:  It may even be over, although I hope to get in another quick trip or two.  This year, like all other […]

The Magnetism of Charlotte Harbor Florida
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The Magnetism of Charlotte Harbor Florida

October 26, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off on The Magnetism of Charlotte Harbor Florida

By Jake Bussolini. As a seasoned freshwater angler from North Carolina who has fished more than 100 freshwater rivers and lakes throughout the United States and Canada, why would I suddenly get the urge to […]

DANNY BARKER'S BASS FACTS BANNER
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The Tip Of The Iceberg, Fish Handling!

August 28, 2016 ODU Admin Comments Off on The Tip Of The Iceberg, Fish Handling!

I’m Guilty as charged ….. The issue of properly handling fish after the catch is all our responsibility. From the moment you get bit to when it’s released we all play a part in making […]