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
Friday, 10 November 2023 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – Early November, 2023

  Smallmouths in November are a bonus, and this was a first for me. Most diehard anglers should have another 1 to 2 weeks of fishing season left.
Friday, 10 November 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Better Understanding Wintering Smallmouths

  Back in the day, I was of the belief that once lake turnover completed, most fish species moved out into the deepest areas of the lake where they’d live
Wednesday, 01 November 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

GOAT Smallmouth Lures (Part I)

  There’s a hall of fame for anglers, but none for lures. If such a shrine was in existence, it would be impossible for a committee to officially declare the
Friday, 27 October 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Suspense

  Ladson, SC (August 15, 2023) – A lone ship in the emptiness of outer space, your boat seems lost, disoriented, far from shore. Like throwing darts at stars, your
Monday, 23 October 2023 / Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass

Drought and Drawdown Smallmouths

  Drought and drawdown-plagued waterways present obstacles to finding and catching fish. Welcome to 2023 on the Wisconsin River system. Whether due to drought or it’s the annual fall drawdown,
Friday, 20 October 2023 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – Mid October, 2023

  Thank goodness! Good fishing is finally being had. It’s been a rough “autumn” (I mean fake summer) up until last week. And ever since our last two cold-fronts and
Monday, 16 October 2023 / Published in Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

Swimbaits You Need This Fall

  During fall’s entirety, paddletails and swimbaits dominate. When this bite peaks, the boat goes through 2 or more packages of tails per day.
Monday, 09 October 2023 / Published in Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

Finesse Football Jigs for Fall

  I stumbled onto this fish catcher back in 2019 while perusing some smallmouth bass fishing pages on Facebook. As a football jig enthusiast and hoarder, I am glad I