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My Shallow Water Playbook for Ice Out Largemouths
05 March 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass
Finding Trophy Bass Lakes
26 February 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
The Best Lake Types to Fish by Season
26 February 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles
My Best Chatterbaits for Spring Largemouths
20 February 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass
Catching Smallmouths if it’s a Cold Spring
18 February 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth BassSMALLMOUTH BASS

Finding Trophy Bass Lakes
26 February 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Catching Smallmouths if it’s a Cold Spring
18 February 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Scenarios by Season
17 February 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass
The Cheat Code for Sculpin and Goby Baits
22 November 2025 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Catching Smallmouths in November
13 November 2025 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth BassLARGEMOUTH BASS

My Shallow Water Playbook for Ice Out Largemouths
05 March 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass
Finding Trophy Bass Lakes
26 February 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
My Best Chatterbaits for Spring Largemouths
20 February 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass
Proven Presentations Only at Ice Out
17 February 2026 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass
The Best Largemouth Bass Lures of 2025
25 November 2025 By Northwoods Bass in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth BassFlowage Belt Smallmouth Bass
Friday, 09 May 2014
By Andrew Ragas Bass anglers sometimes wonder why certain rivers of Wisconsin’s flowage belt fish best in spring and go unproductive in summer. Understanding the dynamics and little-studied stream migrations
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Clarity for Bass in Clear Waters
Tuesday, 06 May 2014
By Andrew Ragas Gin clear waters greatly intimidate anglers, driving them away from some of the best smallmouth waters there are. Anglers fishing these waters usually doubt their skill, but
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Ice Out Smallmouth, Early Season Presentation Picks
Thursday, 01 May 2014
By Andrew Ragas It’s the weekend of Wisconsin’s gamefish season opener. As I tortuously wait for up to 24 inches of ice and slush to melt, I have nothing better
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Spring Largemouths and Downsized Swimbaits
Wednesday, 05 March 2014
By Andrew Ragas It was a typical early May morning in Wisconsin’s northwoods. Air temperatures were in the high 40’s, water temperatures not much greater and windless with the skies
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass
Spring Meteorology and Smallmouth Bass
Wednesday, 05 March 2014
By Andrew Ragas The wind plays a role in determining the outcome of all outdoor sports, including fishing. For smallmouth bass anglers in particular, a wind capable of warming water
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Fishing Wilderness Lakes
Monday, 22 July 2013
By Andrew Ragas Thousands of years ago, following the melt of the ice age, specific regions of North America and its landscape were littered by the abundant remnants of glaciers
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Weeding Out Smallmouth Bass
Monday, 22 July 2013
By Andrew Ragas Smallmouth bass prefer sand, rocks and wood in conjunction to major depth contour. However, they can also be found using weedlines at certain times of the year.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
My Top Ten Smallmouth Bass Fisheries: Part 2
Thursday, 28 March 2013
By Andrew Ragas My compiled list of top ten smallmouth bass trips and destinations has a few things in common, which are personally important to me: The abilities to produce
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
My Top Ten Smallmouth Bass Fisheries: Part 1
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
By Andrew Ragas Whether I’ve been there or not, I showcase a complete list of trips and destinations, and bucket lists that trophy smallmouth bass anglers should consider for 2013
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass



























