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
By Andrew Ragas Over 3 seasons ago, I introduced readers and fellow bass anglers to a few of my philosophic viewpoints for targeting trophy bass. Since then, additional theories and observations have translated into further productivity and success on the water as it relates to catching more and bigger fish.
Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC specializes in trophy bass fishing on the inland lakes of Northern Wisconsin. Based in Minocqua, WI, we offer unique specialty fishing trips such as trophy hunts, numbers days, technique-specific workshops, lake-learn sessions, wilderness adventures, plus more. We are the only Wisconsin bass fishing guide service and information resource of
By Andrew Ragas 2020 was my worst ever year of fishing. Per my high standards, poor fishing days far exceeded good fishing days. As last year’s guiding season concluded, I happily looked forward to a quiet winter offseason of rest, without any fishing activity or thoughts of it. But then I was quick to realize
By Andrew Ragas At the end of every season, I reveal the secret baits that caught the most fish for customers and I. Our 2020 season concluded in mid October. A very belated post, we finally glance back at the dominating baits and presentations that screamed success for big fish this year. Revisiting the old,
By Andrew Ragas The stage is set for early fall. Big bass bonanzas are on the minds of anglers who are planning late season smallmouth trips. Upon making final arrangements and departure, a week of incoming warming weather is on the long-range forecast. Water temperatures that should be cooling into the upper 50’s for high’s
By Andrew Ragas September is a month of transition and changing of seasons. With shortening daylight and colder nights, the entire food chain reacts and acclimates to these changes. On many clear water fisheries with sand bottom composition, trophy smallmouth return the shallows where they are most comfortable in cooling waters, and roam sand beaches.