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
Tuesday, 28 May 2019 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Mayfly Magic Smallmouth

By Andrew Ragas Every year, our northern lakes swarm with mayflies. The hatch is considered a negative and detriment to summertime bass fishermen who fail to produce good results. While
Tuesday, 23 April 2019 / Published in Smallie Blog

Write to the Wisconsin DNR to maintain current bass regulations

  The inland lakes of Wisconsin and their trophy, special management fisheries need your help.  If you don’t want to see tournaments and other events permitted and exempted to regulations
Friday, 19 April 2019 / Published in Fishing Reports, Smallie Blog

Northwoods Bass 2019 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
Thursday, 11 April 2019 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Meteorology Bass

By Andrew Ragas  Meteorology is the study of atmospheric science, the calculated process in which scientists and weather experts forecast and predict future and incoming weather. Meteorology influences fishing every
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallie Blog

Interview with Badger Sportsman Magazine

Andrew Ragas, with Bill Schultz In February 2019 I was interviewed by writer, Bill Schultz, for a piece highlighting Wisconsin’s smallmouth fisheries and a showcase of fishing guides who are
Monday, 01 April 2019 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews

The Hot Head

By Andrew Ragas I grew up fishing many northwoods lakes with the X-Rap in Hot Head color. It was the hottest little lure for me when it first came out
Friday, 01 March 2019 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews

Swimmer Smallmouth

The single swimmer option has become a go-to presentation that excels during summer period from mid-July through post-turnover in late October.
Saturday, 23 February 2019 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Big Smallmouth Windows

By Andrew Ragas Big smallmouth bass are wise creatures that have been around the block several times before. As my primary target species and specialty year-round, most 20 inch bass