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
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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
Thursday, 07 June 2018 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Small Streams, Big Bass

By Andrew Ragas We fish our flowing waters by wading, kayaking, bank fishing or floating them with small craft. At some point in our angling careers, we likely cut our
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Thursday, 07 June 2018 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – May and Early June, 2018

Hi all! Sorry for the delay in publishing the first official report of the 2018 season. Too much fishing, work, and a 1-week vacation to Florida in between has resulted
Tuesday, 17 April 2018 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

Swim Jigs, Northwoods Style

By Andrew Ragas Bass fishing can become as technical and complicated as we make it. Often times, anglers become too fixated on unnecessary extras rather than focusing on the presentation