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, 20 January 2025 / Published in Gear Reviews

The Ultimate Shad Swimbait

  Ladson, SC (July 15, 2024) – A golden age of angling now under the bridge, the era of true-to-life swimbaits and bass of freakish, blimp-like proportions still reminds us
Friday, 17 January 2025 / Published in Gear Reviews

St. Croix BLACK BASS and BLACK BASS GLASS Series Rods

  PARK FALLS, WIS – Revealed to the fishing industry at ICAST 2024, the all-new BLACK BASS and BLACK BASS GLASS Series may be the most dutiful and workmanlike family
Monday, 13 January 2025 / Published in Gear Reviews

SEVIIN GF Series expands for 2025

  PARK FALLS, Wis. – SEVIIN GF Series low-profile baitcasting reels became available last September, delivering a standout combination of extreme castability, reliability, and performance at an angler-friendly retail price.
Friday, 10 January 2025 / Published in Gear Reviews

How to tune your SEVIIN GS Casting Reel

If you’ve picked one up….. or are thinking about it….. here’s how to tune it for max performance with the line and lure you’re fishing.
Wednesday, 08 January 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews

Legend Tournament Pike Rods

   Furthering the mission to provide all anglers with the Best Rods on Earth in any situation, St. Croix Rods introduced the Legend Tournament Pike Series – Twelve technique-specific
Wednesday, 08 January 2025 / Published in Gear Reviews

Z-Man NEW Jackhammer Colors for 2025

  Ladson, SC (August 20, 2024) – These days, when you’re up on the casting deck, setting hooks and lipping big bass hitched to a favorite ChatterBait® JackHammer™, you can
Tuesday, 07 January 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass 2025 Fishing Itinerary

  Thank you everyone for your recent inquiries and trip reservations. Before my desk job gets busier this winter, I wanted to post an itinerary of what this upcoming 2025
Monday, 06 January 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallie Blog, Smallmouth Bass

Monster Smallmouth Segment with Midwest Outdoors TV

  On Monday, September 30th, I hosted a few dignitaries in the boat and it also included a camera guy for the TV. I took Larry Ladowski and Seth Meyer