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 ...

“For the record, this year was the worst for weather in my 37 years as a full-time, professional guide and fishing instructor.” Ken Penrod’s year-end weekly fishing report echoes my take on this year.

It’s panfish season across Southwest Washington right now. With a summer sun warming the water, and the long days providing excellent insect production, the smallish but plentiful fish are feeding ...

While many anglers are chasing trout, bass and crappie, May is also a great time to catch bluegill and redear sunfish. Bluegill spawning season will peak on the full moon in June, but you can enjoy ...

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 ...

Most of my early fishing memories follow a similar script. They involved me sitting patiently on a dock, beach or grassy bank, wondering if my red and white bobber would ever move. And then it did!