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
Monday, 17 March 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Catching Smallmouths This March and April (hopefully)

  Most years, I strive to be the first angler on the water targeting smallmouths at ice out. Doing this well before everyone else has become a unique fishing experience.
Monday, 03 March 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass

My Best Chatterbaits

  March and April are Chatterbait-centric and dominant months for many of us who fish them. Z-Man’s extensive lineup of bladed jigs continues to evolve and proves to be an
Monday, 03 March 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

Top Chatterbait Tips and Insights

  Chatterbaits continue to grow and evolve into an intricate lure category and system of fishing. Whether the objectives center around pursuing trophies or numbers, chucking and grinding the water
Wednesday, 26 February 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass

Embracing Spring Cold fronts

  The main challenges we receive from cold fronts are the less than ideal and unmotivating fishing conditions they bring; Cold overnight temperatures, cloudless, bluebird, bright skies with humid-less crisp
Thursday, 20 February 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

Chatterbait Elite EVO Scorches Spring Largemouths

  Since its invention during the early 2000s in a country South Carolina garage, the ChatterBait has never stopped working and evolving, enhancing every angler’s experience with each new version.
Thursday, 20 February 2025 / Published in Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass

Z-Man ChatterSpike – The Best Chatterbait Trailer Ever Made?

  Ever since the Original ChatterBait® won the first of what would soon add up to dozens of tournament wins and mega stacks of cash a couple decades back, the
Wednesday, 19 February 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass

What We’re Throwing in March (Hopefully)

  New for 2025, and to help better incentivize your membership and participation at Northwoods Bass, I will be showcasing the EXACT lures and baits that we will be using
Wednesday, 19 February 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

Top Colors for Spring Largemouths

  Colors are clique, and subjective to the largemouths of every lake type and fishery they inhabit. I’ve got my best colors that work universally, and I’ve also got my