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, 07 February 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles

Chubs.

  Chubs. That’s not this legend’s real name. It wasn’t even her first nickname. But we will get to those details eventually. Just keep on reading, and be my reader
Monday, 06 February 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Short Stories and Timely Tips

Lures for Shallow Water Largemouths This Spring

  Shallow water cover fishing and largemouth extraction calls for power fishing with heavier rod and reel set-ups and braided lines. With casting targets abound, the major strategy will be
Friday, 03 February 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

It’s Okay to Harvest [some] Bass

  A significant cold front blew through one morning in late-July, changing the trajectory of our trip with my guide customer Bjorn and his two young boys. Smallmouths were laying
Friday, 03 February 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles

Locals Only Fishing

  Anyone can book a flight to a major fishing destination, lodge at an all-inclusive resort, or hire a guide to put them on fish. We all tend to be
Friday, 03 February 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews

If MacGyver was a Bass Angler

  Angus MacGyver is one of television history’s most legendary characters. Not only is he a cult hero who came to fame in the mid-1980’s, but a name that is
Monday, 02 January 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Kayak Combat Smallmouths

  “How much further through the woods do we have to portage?” I whined. “Just a little further!” shouted back Jim. The trail was long, and my water sandals sucked
Monday, 02 January 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

My Intro to Big Ass Swimbaits

  Big swimbaits are trending rapidly in present-day smallmouth fishing. Their origins can be traced back to over 30 years ago in the Western United States where innovative and pioneering
Monday, 02 January 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Muskie Fishing

Float Trip Muskies

  Across the northern Midwestern states and Ontario, muskies have become the most popular sport fish and the highest growing angling demographic over the past two decades. In today’s era