Andrew Ragas splits time between the Chicago area and Wisconsin's Northwoods. Based in Minocqua, WI, he specializes in trophy bass fishing and offers guided trips from May thru October. While big bass is the passion, he dabbles in multi-species as well. He may be visited online at www.northwoodsbass.com
Thursday, 16 July 2026 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Fish Catchers

  Smallmouth bass fishing has changed immensely over the past decade. With the drastic increase in angler interest, species popularity, and fishing pressure we have today, smallmouths across the continent
Thursday, 16 July 2026 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass

Minimalist Smallmouth Fishing with St. Croix Rods

  If you want to catch more fish and learn to be efficient, simplifying your rod selection and lure choices is what to do.
Thursday, 16 July 2026 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

Tokyo Rigs for Deep Edge Largemouths

  The Tokyo Rig first came on the scene in 2018. It originated as a finesse rig for pressured bass known as “The Jika Rig”, which is an EWG hook
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 / Published in Gear Reviews

Upsized SEVIIN Casting Performance

  Do it right the first time. It’s a statement most of us heard from our parents and grandparents in our youth while attempting to figure out the world’s intricacies.
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 / Published in Gear Reviews

St. Croix Rods and SEVIIN Reels at ICAST 2026

  St. Croix and SEVIIN unveiled a full 2027 lineup across saltwater, freshwater, ice, and fly categories TIDEMASTER introduces 88 regionally tailored inshore saltwater rods built on new SCIIIG graphene-enhanced
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 / Published in Gear Reviews

ICAST 2026: A TRIUMPH for ALL Anglers -That Means Inshore Too

  PARK FALLS, WIS. – No, when St. Croix Rod improved and expanded its massive and top-selling TRIUMPH Family, they didn’t forget about inshore… they doubled down on it.
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 / Published in Gear Reviews

EVO™ Swim Jig: Same Species, Different Animal

  Ladson, SC (July 1, 2026) – Z-Man® continues to raise the bar in bass-fishing lure design with the introduction of the new EVO™ Swim Jig, a tournament-grade tool that blends
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 / Published in Gear Reviews

Sinking ElaZtech® Material Expands the Possibilities of Softbait Performance

  Ladson, S.C. (July 2, 2026) – For more than two decades, Z‑Man® has led the evolution of softbait technology. As the first company to bring thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials