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
Saturday, 23 February 2019 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Weekend Warrior Fishing

By Andrew Ragas Friday nights through Sunday nights are what some fishing die-hards have to live for. Every weekend is a quick fishing vacation that occurs four times a month.
Monday, 03 December 2018 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

Swing For The Fences

Regardless of the type of angler you are, our skills and statuses in fishing are always evolving and improving. A few years ago for example, one might have considered me
Tuesday, 20 November 2018 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallie Blog, Smallmouth Bass

Ned Rigs for Northwoods Bass

This fish catcher is simple, deadly, and efficient. The Ned rig has actually been around for the last half century or so, when Ned Kehde first concocted this jig worm.
Tuesday, 06 November 2018 / Published in Gear Reviews

Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2018

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 2018 bass fishing season
Monday, 05 November 2018 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – End of Year 2018

My 2018 fishing season in Wisconsin concluded on 10/31, and I’m back down south now in IL coping with the winter months and desk work season. While some fish are
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