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
Sunday, 08 September 2024 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – Early September, 2024

  My favorite fishing partner (Mrs. Ragas) and I just concluded annual vacation week. A lot of the same patterns we experienced and observed from the other week will carry
Sunday, 01 September 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

The Features of Flats

  Trip after trip, and the later we got into September month, the smallmouth bite was steadily improving it seemed.
Sunday, 01 September 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Simply Smallmouths

  We’ve all observed that guy shore fishing from the river bank, or standing at the front deck of his boat, who’s brought with him all the gear he owns.
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – Mid August, 2024

  Since I fished last week in between my boat and cabin projects, I figured to check in with a mini mid-month report. A lot of patterns from July have
Monday, 12 August 2024 / Published in Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

Z-Man Diezel MinnowZ are Fish Finders

  Catch smallmouths quickly from lakes, rivers, flowages, and streams. This 4-inch slender swimbait personifies fishing on the fly, in search of quick bites. I quickly discovered the effectiveness, efficiency
Monday, 05 August 2024 / Published in Largemouth Bass, Short Stories and Timely Tips

Searching for Slop

  Whether guiding or leisure fishing, we’re always looking for the best available and most unique weed habitat and shallow cover differing from the rest of the fishery. Across many
Thursday, 01 August 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

My Monthly Smallmouth Planner

  Smallmouths know when seasons change, and have the ability to prepare and adapt to all conditions. Their activity is always a product of changes whether they be seasonal, temperature,
Thursday, 01 August 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Cold Fronts and How They Should Impact All Decision Making

  A bad day of fishing is always better than the best day at work, and fishing during the worst day of fishable weather is always better than sitting indoors.