Across many northern waters, bass action begins immediately after ice-out. Where catch and release-only spring regulations are implemented in Michigan and Wisconsin, it’s now possible to target largemouth and
Legendary hockey player Wayne Gretzky once brilliantly summarized, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” You’ll never succeed unless you try. Additionally, that means you have to
A surprise catch is one of fishing’s greatest thrills. Bewildering and unsuspecting to anglers, every body of water is filled with them. These wonderment’s are what attract us to
By Andrew Ragas Much has been studied, discussed, and written about in recent years about fall season river migrations when smallmouth travel downstream to their overwintering sites. On your
By Andrew Ragas Smallmouth bass are notorious for their peculiarity and curiosities. Oftentimes, they’ll sneak up on baits merely to check them out. With similar frequency, they will completely ignore
By Andrew Ragas The stage is set for early fall. Big bass bonanzas are on the minds of anglers who are planning late season smallmouth trips. Upon making final arrangements
By Andrew Ragas September is a month of transition and changing of seasons. With shortening daylight and colder nights, the entire food chain reacts and acclimates to these changes. On
Andrew Ragas It’s early May, and we’re just a few days removed from Wisconsin’s gamefish season opener. The snow banks and memories winter left behind are yet to melt, ice-out
