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, 12 April 2021 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

River Smallmouth and Timing Spring Migrations

  By Andrew Ragas Much has been studied, discussed, and written about in recent years about fall season river migrations when smallmouth travel downstream to their overwintering sites. On your
Thursday, 01 April 2021 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Revisiting The Hot Head

By Andrew Ragas Smallmouth bass are notorious for their peculiarity and curiosities. Oftentimes, they’ll sneak up on baits merely to check them out. With similar frequency, they will completely ignore
Friday, 26 February 2021 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews

Ten Rods For Ten Bass Jobs

  By Andrew Ragas Fishing as we know it is a technical sport. It doesn’t have to be that way, but it is for anglers who are most passionately dedicated.
Thursday, 25 February 2021 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles

Five More Bass Philosophies

  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
Sunday, 21 February 2021 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass 2021 Fishing Itinerary

  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
Sunday, 21 February 2021 / Published in Gear Reviews

Tackling Smallmouth for 2021

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
Wednesday, 09 December 2020 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northern Wisconsin Bass Fishing Trips in 2021

Hi all, even though winter is just getting started, it’s never too early to consider a fully guided bass fishing trip on the inland waters of Northern Wisconsin. Join me
Tuesday, 08 December 2020 / Published in Gear Reviews

Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2020

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.