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
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

Proven Presentations Only at Ice Out

  Depending on where you live, ice out could either be nearing or is a ways away. In midst of fake spring right now, it’s coming on quickly down here
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Scenarios by Season

  Every fish species has a seasonal calendar that in no way resembles ours. My smallmouth bass calendar from spring through fall is intricate, but often relative to specific conditions
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass

The Best Largemouth Bass Lures of 2025

  I love fishing for big largemouths, and it’s too bad these predators receive a negative reputation and second-class citizen status throughout the north. While not every lake is able
Saturday, 22 November 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

The Cheat Code for Sculpin and Goby Baits

  Like gooey and greasy cheese curd appetizers to us, gobies and sculpins are an irresistibly unhealthy junk food item to smallmouths. Their invasive abundance provides smallmouths with infinite buffets
Thursday, 13 November 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Catching Smallmouths in November

  “Andrew, at what point do you stop catching smallmouths in fall?” We stop whenever I decide it’s time to winterize. Stoppage date varies, according to incoming climate and expected first
Thursday, 13 November 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

The Best Smallmouth Bass Lures of 2025

  Welcome to our end of season lure reveal, profiling and showcasing the best fish catchers of 2025.
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

What We’re Throwing in November

  Catching smallmouths into November is a blessing, and if you are of the hearty and strong-willed angler types out there, then this program guide for this month will be
Thursday, 23 October 2025 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – Mid October, 2025

  Hi everyone, here is the final fishing report for the 2025 season… and it might also be the last report I’ll have for a while and until sometime next