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
Friday, 04 July 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallmouth Bass

My Dark Brown Water Smallmouth Secret

  The Bama Craw Z-Man Fishing Products Chatterbait Elite EVO –  It is THE ONE!
Friday, 04 July 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Short Stories and Timely Tips

Opportunistic Feeding and Junk Weather Windows

  Unlike us, big fish don’t read through the phone’s weather apps or watch Newswatch 12 on local TV to get a handle of the forecast. Unlike many of us,
Thursday, 03 July 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

What We’re Throwing in July

  Despite the high fishing pressure and boat traffic on our lakes from 4th of July holiday and onward, July can produce excellent fishing depending on what you are seeking
Tuesday, 01 July 2025 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – Mid to Late June 2025

  Between dodging big thunderstorms and hailstorms, and heat waves in between, the fishing turned out alright during the last half of June. We just completed two weeks on the
Saturday, 07 June 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

Top Lures and Tactics for Early Summer Largemouths

  June is an action-packed month, wherever you’ll fish largemouth bass at. It’s a month for numbers and trophies. A lot is going on between location, conditions, habitat, and biologically
Tuesday, 03 June 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

What We’re Throwing in June

  June is a busy month on the water, and the month’s patterns evolve quickly. While smallmouths in general will be hungry as they recuperate from spawn, the month is
Saturday, 31 May 2025 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – Mid to Late May 2025

  We just completed two weeks worth of smallmouth trips. I’m tired of hot weather, cold weather, poor weather, cold fronts, quitters, and uncooperative fish. In the last week, I
Monday, 26 May 2025 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

The Importance of Wood to Smallmouths

  Long considered a hard bottom oriented fish, smallmouth bass have evolved to adapt to the habitats provided by the lake. Only specific conditions must be present for them to