By Andrew Ragas Smallmouth bass and rusty crayfish in northwoods inland lakes are on a collision course every summer. This predator and prey interaction often utilizes the same lake and
By Andrew Ragas Topwaters and surface baits, longtime bass fishing staples at night, are popular for smallmouths. They are hard to beat when surface activity is prevalent, the lakes are
By Andrew Ragas Every year, our northern lakes swarm with mayflies. The hatch is considered a negative and detriment to summertime bass fishermen who fail to produce good results. While
By Andrew Ragas Meteorology is the study of atmospheric science, the calculated process in which scientists and weather experts forecast and predict future and incoming weather. Meteorology influences fishing every
Andrew Ragas, with Bill Schultz In February 2019 I was interviewed by writer, Bill Schultz, for a piece highlighting Wisconsin’s smallmouth fisheries and a showcase of fishing guides who are