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, 13 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

Catch Smallmouths Everywhere with YUM Craw Bugs

  When I taught myself to smallmouth fish nearly 20 years ago, I learned my ways with the Yum Craw Bug. It caught some of my best smallmouth early on
Thursday, 01 December 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

Hair Jigs You Need

The first time I saw this hair jig in use, I was mind-blown. It out-fished every other hair jig I had in my boat.
Thursday, 01 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews

Ten Rods for Ten More Bass Jobs

  Guide customers and readers often wonder how many rods I have. Admittedly I lose count, and you can’t have enough. Most days of the week, I am carrying over
Thursday, 01 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Rainy Lake Ontario is a Multi-Species Fishing Paradise

  During the past decade, I’ve been fortunate to travel to a few Northwestern Ontario drive-to fishing destinations for a variety of adventures. Northwest Ontario has some of the best
Thursday, 01 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass

Forgotten Lures

  Last summer (2022), the household had an awakening. My dad, packing for a vacation to the Colorado Rockies, had requested I furnish him with a travel kit to be
Thursday, 17 November 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

St. Croix Triumph – A Livebait Rod

  Love it or hate it – Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua, WI showcases a livebait set-up for bass that doesn’t break the bank.
Thursday, 17 November 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

St. Croix Rods for River Smallmouths

  Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua, WI showcases some of his favorite St. Croix rods for catching river smallmouths. The rods and models listed below
Thursday, 17 November 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

St. Croix Rods Best of 2022

  Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua, WI showcases some of his favorite St. Croix rods from the 2022 fishing season. Models showcased are listed below: