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, 27 April 2020 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Cold War Smallmouth – Winning the Battle

Andrew Ragas It’s early May, and we’re just a few days removed from Wisconsin’s gamefish season opener. The snow banks and memories winter left behind are yet to melt, ice-out
Monday, 06 April 2020 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

No Weeds? No Problem Largemouth Bass

By Andrew Ragas Cold spring often follows a very cold winter, and this translates into a season of delayed growth. Late ice-out, cold water temperature, and lack of sunlight are
Friday, 20 March 2020 / Published in Fishing Reports, Smallie Blog

Northwoods Bass 2020 Fishing Itinerary

Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, with your host and instructor Andrew Ragas, is committed to providing the most successful, informative and educational fishing experience possible. Bass anglers who fish with me
Sunday, 15 March 2020 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Key Insights to Monster Bass

By Andrew Ragas Bass thumb is what many of us strive for, and beyond these battle scars there is a lot to like about catching several bass in a day.
Thursday, 05 March 2020 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles

Bass Advice for the Next Decade

By Andrew Ragas The upper Midwest and Great Lakes states are home to some of the best northern bass fisheries in North America. Fishing seasons are open year-round in Illinois,
Friday, 03 January 2020 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northern Wisconsin Bass Fishing Trips in 2020

Hi all, while the ice and snow is nowhere close to melting, it’s never too early to consider a fully guided bass fishing trip on the inland waters of Northern
Tuesday, 05 November 2019 / Published in Gear Reviews

Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2019

By Andrew Ragas At the end of every season, I reveal the secret baits that caught the most fish for customers and I. Now that my 2019 bass fishing season
Monday, 04 November 2019 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – End of Year 2019

Winter and ice came early again this year! I remember when open water fishing deep into the month of November was once possible and comfortable to do. We’ve endured brutal