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
Wednesday, 01 March 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass

Starting Lineup for Spring Largemouths

  Depending on where in the Midwest you live, the arrival of spring varies. The season can begin as early as late February. In most regions, not until mid-March through
Wednesday, 01 March 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

Jerkbait Tips for More Spring Smallmouths

  For spring smallmouths, suspending jerkbaits have become staples for most anglers. Nearly everyone has one, or a few, rigged up on deck. They are the ticket to early spring
Wednesday, 01 March 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Overlooked Bass Waters

  Bass fishing is not immune to trends and traffic. Some hold up to pressure and exploitation, while most of them do not. And their fisheries are cyclical as well,
Monday, 20 February 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass

Swim Jig Trailers – When and Where

  If you’ve fished swim jigs, you might have been overwhelmed by the numerous trailer options that are now available. Besides the jig, trailers make up the other half of
Thursday, 16 February 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

Z-Man Finesse TRD’s – A Must Have for Every Smallmouth Angler

  The traditional ned rig has ruined fishing for reasons I refuse to comment on. It falls into the same category as the drop shot, my least favorite method of
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