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
Thursday, 09 October 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Fall Hot Spots

  Most of the fall fishing success we have is due to location rather than presentation. Lake smallmouths are naturally deep structurally oriented fish in fall. By late October, 90%
Wednesday, 08 October 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

What We’re Throwing in October

  Hello to October, even though the warm water temperatures and delayed turnover process isn’t indicative of it. Enduring cooling 60 to 45 degree water temperatures is a reality this
Wednesday, 08 October 2025 / Published in Gear Reviews

SWAG™ LT —Big Swagger, Big Attitude, Now In Stock!

  Ladson, SC – The wait is over, folks – exhale, unclench your fists, and grab your favorite swimbait rod. After taking home the Best Freshwater Soft Lure award at
Tuesday, 07 October 2025 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – Mid September to Early October, 2025

  For almost an entire month I woke up every morning to the same conditions, and we fished repetitively. It truly felt like Groundhog Day. The smallmouths felt this way
Monday, 22 September 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

Finesse Football Jigs You Need this Fall

  Rock piles, and any isolated hard bottom areas, are textbook hot spots for producing large numbers of big smallmouths in fall, but they receive the most pressure. Smallmouths gravitating
Monday, 15 September 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Post Frontal Bass Strategies

  After the front passes through and for a few days after, conditions will remain poor for up to a few days – and the longevity of it can vary.
Monday, 08 September 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Pre Frontal Bass Strategies

  The weather ahead of cold fronts will often lead to favorable fishing conditions. We’ll start seeing a lot of this happening this month. Gradually, the weather is changing before
Saturday, 06 September 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

September Hot Spots

  Another Labor Day Weekend passes, the best time of year begins. Year-39 for me.