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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Friday, 09 June 2017 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, May 2017

The month of May 2017 had fishing that was hot and cold. About half of the month was warm, encompassed of sunny temperatures that triggered bass feeding and movements, and
Thursday, 04 May 2017 / Published in Fishing Reports, Smallie Blog

Northwoods Bass 2017 Early Season Forecast

My spring return to the Minocqua area was greeted by a major dumping of snowfall and rainfall that has flooded rivers and streams. Despite that, the Ranger is in the
Saturday, 15 April 2017 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Boats and Marine

Configuring Your Boat for Optimal Fishing

One of the most revealing things about a fisherman and his angling style is his boat and how it’s been organized and configured for fishing. Here’s a war zone shot
Saturday, 15 April 2017 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Boats and Marine, Smallmouth Bass

Becoming a Smallmouth Cartographer

Since youth, I’ve had a unique interest and fascination for mapping and cartography. Whether I publish articles, present a seminar, or host my guests for a day on the water,
Tuesday, 21 March 2017 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

Spring Bass Fishing on Waters that Warm Fastest

By Andrew Ragas Spring bass fishing has always been personally challenging, engaging, and exciting for myself and guests throughout the years. More heavyweight largemouth and smallmouth bass tipping the scales
Monday, 20 March 2017 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Spring Smallmouth Checklist

By Andrew Ragas For many bass anglers in Wisconsin, some of the best fishing of the year takes place as soon as the Wisconsin northern zone opens on the first
Thursday, 15 December 2016 / Published in Gear Reviews

Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2016

By Andrew Ragas At the end of every season, I reveal the secret baits that caught the most fish for me. Now that my 2016 bass fishing season has concluded,
Sunday, 30 October 2016 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, October 2016

The month of October has passed, and so has my 2016 bass fishing season. My bass fishing wrapped up during the week of October 9th, and after lots of musky