Published articles by Andrew Ragas. The most comprehensive bass fishing library for Wisconsin bass fishing and across the Midwest.
Ice Out Smallmouths on Northern Lakes
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Most years, I strive to be the first angler on the water targeting smallmouths at ice out. Doing this well before everyone else has become a unique fishing experience. While catching smallmouths from 39 to 42-degree water temperature is not an easy task across every Northwoods lake, results can be achieved if you are
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
When to Camp For Bites
Monday, 11 March 2024
In the past, some fishing partners have given me grief for fishing too slow and methodical. There is a reason for this madness, which has been developed over several years of patterning big bass and understanding their locations as it relates to season, feeding times, and behavior on many of the specific waters I
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips
Things I’ve Dismissed in the Past and Wished I Hadn’t
Thursday, 07 March 2024
I don’t live with any regrets, but I do wish I had a different perspective and opinion of some fishing related concepts and products long before I was convinced on them.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews
Smallmouth Fishing with Kids
Friday, 01 March 2024
One of life’s greatest blessings is fishing with children, and introducing a youngster to the sport.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Giant Smallmouths from Trout Waters
Friday, 01 March 2024
We should all know what happens when trout get stocked in Western American lakes – its bass fishery grows into huge world-record sizes as a result of feeding on its stocked trout. Largemouths of that caliber simply don’t exist in these waters, as we are in too cold of a latitude to grow such
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
When and Where to Fish Braid, Mono, Fluoro
Thursday, 29 February 2024
Fishing line is the most integral component of fishing tackle, and without it there is no catching by hook and line standards. Millions of miles get produced annually by a myriad of brands, and choosing the proper line to suit your needs has become a complicated subject for anglers to grapple. Adding to the
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews
So You Want to Catch a Monster Smallmouth in Wisconsin?
Monday, 19 February 2024
Want to catch a trophy smallmouth? Here’s the procedure to help make your dreams a reality.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Short Stories and Timely Tips
Favorite Fishing Accessories
Thursday, 08 February 2024
The more you’ll fish, the more gear you’ll accumulate. It’s inevitable, and a byproduct of your involvement in fishing that you cannot avoid.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews
Fishing Line Maintenance
Tuesday, 06 February 2024
Between the demands of guiding and my own personal fishing time, a lot of wear and tear gets put on my vehicle, boats, and equipment throughout the year. Upkeep and maintenance of each is necessary in order for us to perform at a high level, and helps me avoid many problems that could happen
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews