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
Monday, 11 July 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

Caring For Your Fishing Rod

  Most anglers can’t afford to replace their rods and buy brand new every year. That’s why it’s so important to take care of our equipment, and make it last.
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass and Bluegill Connections

  Spawning seasons have recently completed, and summer’s peak is nearing. With such a long and stable period taking place during the July and August months, summer fishing strategies are
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Hump Jumping Bass

  On a trip day last season, while navigating my way around the thousand-acre lake, I was observant of my Lowrance HDS-12 Live C-Map and Navionics Charts. Up until that
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Northwoods Finesse

  In my estimation, many northern Wisconsin trophy smallmouth fisheries peaked within the last decade. Reaping the rewards we did. While fishing those waters remain productive, big fish are not
Monday, 27 June 2022 / Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips

Power Cranking Smallmouth Bass

  The ideal smallmouth bass crankbait is a smaller, compact, realistic, and noisy representation of bottom-scurrying prey. In this case, it’s their favorite, the crayfish. In mid June as smallmouths
Saturday, 18 June 2022 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – Mid June 2022

  Happy Father’s Day Weekend to you all. It’s middle of June and there’s not been a single bad day of fishing endured yet this 2022 season! Weather and conditions
Monday, 06 June 2022 / Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips

Sunlight and Smallmouths

  This short quickly details the the spring transition from pre-spawn to spawn, so you can further understand locations and how to best approach them.
Wednesday, 01 June 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

Flooded Out Largemouth

  Water covers more than 80 percent of the earth’s surface, in oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds, ice caps, glaciers, and even underground aquifers. It is a limited renewable resource for