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
Thursday, 03 March 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Ice Out Bass

  Across many northern waters, bass action begins immediately after ice-out. Where catch and release-only spring regulations are implemented in Michigan and Wisconsin, it’s now possible to target largemouth and
Thursday, 03 March 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

March Madness Bass

  March Madness is the most wonderful time of the year. Whether your excitement comes from college hoops matchups, tournament upsets and buzzer-beaters, or hook-sets into monster largemouth bass, this
Thursday, 03 March 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Game Plan for a 6 Pounder

  Legendary hockey player Wayne Gretzky once brilliantly summarized, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” You’ll never succeed unless you try. Additionally, that means you have to
Thursday, 03 March 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Northwoods Crossovers

  A surprise catch is one of fishing’s greatest thrills. Bewildering and unsuspecting to anglers, every body of water is filled with them. These wonderment’s are what attract us to
Monday, 28 February 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

Trokar TK300 Round Bend Treble Hooks Review

Eagle Claw Trokar’s TK300 treble hook is designed for crankbaits and jerkbaits. Available in sizes 2, 4, 5 and 6, TK300 treble hooks feature a short shank to reduce fouling,
Thursday, 24 February 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

Fishing Items and Objects I Can’t Live Without

  We don’t need a ton of high-end gear to catch bass with. They are accessible and catchable under a variety of approaches and circumstances whether it’s from shore or
Monday, 21 February 2022 / Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips

Bowfin are Big Beauties

  Back during the summer of 2000, my dad and I caught one of the strangest looking fish we’ve ever seen in our lives.“What the heck is that!?!” we shrieked,
Wednesday, 16 February 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

The Marshal – Victory 17 Interview

  Victory 17 recap, with most under $200, you get a handcrafted in the USA rod and a 15-year warranty, each different and technique specific. We want to highlight how