Growing up, I could always count on a certain fish to make my day. One that was always willing to bite and put a good bend into an ultralight. That species has made its way into the hearts and ...

To many anglers, Idaho is known primarily for its trout fishing. But did you know the Gem State also offers dynamite fishing for panfish like crappie, perch and bluegill? These species are some of the ...

What is a Slip Bobber Rig? A slip bobber rig requires a few key components to tie everything together, but the star of the show - and what gives this rig its name - is a float (bobber) that has a hole ...

ALBANY ‒ I’ve known Billy Shores for more than a decade. What I didn’t know until interviewing him for this article is that on Lake Okeechobee he’s better known as “Beetle Bill.” “I’ve been going down ...

are the beginning and the end of it. No other panfish so deliciously transforms from fish to fillet (although some fishermen, including me, might argue for the virtues of a platter of perch). In the ...

The arrival of summer brings great fishing across the state, including prime opportunities for bream fishing. Bream, a generic name for the generic "panfish," generally refers to bluegill sunfish and ...

Yellow perch (left) and crappie (right) are two of the most sought-after panfish in Idaho waters. Jordan Rodriguez To many anglers, Idaho is known primarily for its trout fishing. But did you know the ...