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
Wednesday, 03 October 2018 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – Early Fall 2018

Welcome to autumn 2018. The weather has been lousy most days since I returned to the water on September 22nd, but the fishing has been pretty good on every lake
Monday, 01 October 2018 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

Combating Fall Turnover

By Andrew Ragas The lake is dirty and discolored, with remnants of weeds and detritus floating across the surface. Water clarity is mysteriously pea green and soupy as if an
Tuesday, 28 August 2018 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – End of Summer, 2018

Summer 2018 has produced the most 90 degree or hotter days, the past handful of seasons combined. Even though the heat has delivered some of the most explosive big bass
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Tuesday, 28 August 2018 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Pools of Smallmouth Magic

By Andrew Ragas A wise river rat once tipped me off with confidential information. His findings were so sensitive and accurate that if his intel was leaked, the river’s fragile
Thursday, 09 August 2018 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, Mid July thru Mid August, 2018

The month of July through early August has produced outstanding fishing most days for myself and customers. 8 customer PB’s hit the net during this period. I recently concluded a
Friday, 06 July 2018 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, end of June & early July, 2018

A recent run of great fishing and guide trips has ended. From June 17th through this week, I was booked nearly every day. I cannot thank you guys enough for
Friday, 06 July 2018 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

The Summer Smallmouth Setup

By Andrew Ragas Summer’s swelter is notorious for delivering the most difficult fishing of the season. Bites are typically less aggressive and fish are driven deep during daytime, becoming even
Friday, 06 July 2018 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Mysteries of the Deep: Schooling on Cisco Smallmouth

By Andrew Ragas Lakes are the lifeblood of the northwoods. From the expansive Great Lakes to the inland lakes throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Northwestern Ontario, a large percentage of