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 April 2022 / Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips

Dynamic Lures J-Specs for Smallmouth Bass

  The best bites for early spring smallmouths tend to occur in shallow, warming bays. But fish can also suspend and be in transit between wintering areas and spring locations.
Monday, 04 April 2022 / Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips

Backwater Basics for Largemouths

  Springtime brings warming weather and water temperatures. In return, abundant schools of pre-spawn bass invade the shallows to stage for spawn. Specific lake locations that conduct heat are instrumental
Friday, 01 April 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

Northwoods Backwaters

  From shallow sloughs and oxbows winding off the Upper Mississippi River and Wisconsin River systems, to the slop-choked bays and flood plains of lowland flowages, and the ditches and
Friday, 01 April 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouths, The Earlier the Better

  Winter relents. Spring creeps in. Ice has finished melting, and we have open water once again. While most anglers haven’t yet fired up their outboards, a longing for big
Friday, 01 April 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Insights and Ideas for More Spring Smallmouth

  Spring pre-spawn smallmouth patterns are solidified across so many fisheries throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes. Wherever in these regions you’re destined to fish, the smallmouth bass populations of
Monday, 21 March 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

Dynamic Lures Suspended Jerkbaits

  Dynamic Lures was created to develop more user-friendly fishing lures and tackle, and place emphasis on highest quality at the lowest price. Owned and operated by Brian Alano, of
Monday, 14 March 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

Protection and Organization for Rods and Reels

    As of 2022, my friendship with VRX Fishing – The Rod Glove, has lasted 10 years. Here’s a story of how our friendship began, and what went down.
Monday, 07 March 2022 / Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips

Smallmouth Tube Jigs

  Tube jigs are a match made in heaven for smallmouths. Perfectly representing the preferred choice of crayfish and other bottom dwelling prey, the tube jig has been catching smallmouth