Ned Rigs for Northwoods Bass
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
This fish catcher is simple, deadly, and efficient. The Ned rig has actually been around for the last half century or so, when Ned Kehde first concocted this jig worm. But it really came onto the bass fishing scene a few years ago when the tactic became publicized and exploited by the man himself.
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Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2018
Tuesday, 06 November 2018
By Andrew Ragas At the end of every season, I reveal the secret baits that caught the most fish for customers and I. Now that my 2018 bass fishing season has concluded, we glance back at the dominating baits and presentations that screamed success for big fish this year. Revisiting the old, consistent standbys from
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Catch and Release Smallmouth Fishing, with Trokar Live Bait Hooks
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
I don’t promote the use of live bait fishing unless it’s done responsibly and 100% catch & release survival is assured. When nothing else works to catch fish, it’s a last resort tactic for me. But to others it’s understandably a top choice, and unbeatable in cold water periods.
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Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2017
Wednesday, 08 November 2017
By Andrew Ragas At the end of every season, I reveal the secret baits that caught the most fish for me. Now that my 2017 bass fishing season has concluded, we glance back at the dominating baits and presentations that screamed success for big fish this year. Revisiting the old, consistent standbys from each of
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Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2016
Thursday, 15 December 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, we glance back at the dominating baits and presentations that screamed success for big fish. Revisiting the old standbys, and revealing some new.
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Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2015
Thursday, 19 November 2015
At the end of every season, I reveal the secret baits that caught the most fish for me. Now that my 2015 bass fishing season has concluded, we glance back at the dominating baits and presentations that screamed success for big fish. Revisiting the old standbys, and revealing some new.
- Published in Gear Reviews
The Perfect Jig
Monday, 05 January 2015
By Andrew Ragas The jig is one of the most storied and historical pieces of tackle in modern day fishing. Its origins can be traced back to the early Polynesians and European anglers (Norwegians) who lived off Earth’s waters as hunter gatherers, using them as fish hunting tools. The first jigs in fishing were simply
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Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2014
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
By Andrew Ragas At this time last season, I spilled the beans by publicizing my secret baits that caught the most fish for me. Now that my 2014 fishing season has concluded, we glance back at the dominating baits and presentations that screamed success for big fish.
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Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2013
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
By Andrew Ragas In April, I put together a list of ten premier smallmouth bass fishing presentations that should be players in your boat. Now that my open water fishing season has concluded, we glance back at the dominating baits and presentations that screamed success for big fish in 2013.
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