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 ...

I'm out here on the eastern basin of Lake Erie with a bucket full of live minnows and a T-Turn Bait Rig made especially for catching perch and panfish. I bait up the rig with live minnows and talk ...

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 ...

If you are looking to catch more panfish, don't forget about crankbaits. As an alternative to live bait and plastics, smaller crankbaits may be your best bet. In this episode of Northland Outdoors, ...

My outdoor experience began at a young age catching panfish in the waters of northern Minnesota. These lakes and ponds, many no more than a short bike ride from my home, were teeming with bluegills, ...

As we head into summer, panfish are on the forefront of anglers’ minds. Catching big scrappy bluegills and sunfish is a special treat ushered in by warmer temperatures and longer days. Bluegills and ...

Now that fall is here and winter isn’t far away, most Arkansas anglers have quit fishing for bluegills and stored away their panfishing tackle until spring rolls around again. Many Natural State ...