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, 08 July 2024 / Published in Smallie Blog, Smallmouth Bass

Fanatical for Finesse Swimbaits

  Oftentimes, smallmouths can be picky eaters, preferring only one certain paddletail (brand, color, or size) while ignoring the others. Then on other days, they will showcase no behavioral or
Monday, 01 July 2024 / Published in Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass

Z-Man Fishing Introduces the Tungsten Chatterbait EVO

  Ladson, SC (July 11, 2024) – Geologists call it a rare metal, an intriguing element that exhibits super-power like properties. Rivalled only by diamonds in hardness and extreme melting
Monday, 01 July 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Audibles

  Calling an audible is a term in football, referring to when the quarterback has to change a play at the last minute in response to how the opposing team
Monday, 01 July 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews

The Best Fishing Boat Upgrades

  Today’s marine market has priced out most serious anglers and consumers. Whether seeking an aluminum deep-V or flat bottom jon, or a fiberglass bass boat or multi-species hull, acquiring
Wednesday, 26 June 2024 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – June 2024

  Hi everyone, apologies for the delay in my monthly reports. I had hoped to get a few installments out for June, but with the fishing and most all conditions
Thursday, 20 June 2024 / Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass

Selecting for Specimens

  The first assignment for this challenge is identifying the true trophy bass lakes that have viable populations of smallmouths weighing 5 lbs. or more. Many inland northern waters throughout
Monday, 17 June 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Fish Finders

  Nothing is simpler on the water than slinging a search lure and catching whatever bites. My fish-finding strategy is all about getting paddletails to wiggle, shimmy, and swim lively
Thursday, 13 June 2024 / Published in Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass

ChatterBait Creators Unveil Refined ElaZtech Trailer

  Ladson, SC (June 13, 2024) – The tail tells the story. It’s the instrument empowering baitfish escape acts; a visual profile that incites emphatic strikes. Underwater, this muscular, razor