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, 01 April 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Conquering Cold Water Smallmouths

  Cold weather and water temperatures affect anglers more mentally than physically. Cold affects smallmouths too, but not as drastically as it does to humans. Isn’t it funny how smallmouths
Monday, 18 March 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Short Stories and Timely Tips

Early Season Backwaters and Ditches

  From shallow sloughs and oxbows winding off of major river systems, to the slop-choked bays and flood plains of lowland flowages, and the ditches and small creeks inletting into
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Ice Out Smallmouths on Northern Lakes

  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, 11 March 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips

When to Camp For Bites

  In the past, some fishing partners have given me grief for fishing too slow and methodical. There is a reason for this madness, which has been developed over several
Thursday, 07 March 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews

Things I’ve Dismissed in the Past and Wished I Hadn’t

  I don’t live with any regrets, but I do wish I had a different perspective and opinion of some fishing related concepts and products long before I was convinced
Friday, 01 March 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Fishing with Kids

  One of life’s greatest blessings is fishing with children, and introducing a youngster to the sport.
Friday, 01 March 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Giant Smallmouths from Trout Waters

  We should all know what happens when trout get stocked in Western American lakes – its bass fishery grows into huge world-record sizes as a result of feeding on
Thursday, 29 February 2024 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews

When and Where to Fish Braid, Mono, Fluoro

  Fishing line is the most integral component of fishing tackle, and without it there is no catching by hook and line standards. Millions of miles get produced annually by