THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE FISHING LIBRARY FOR WISCONSIN BASS FISHING
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Independent gear and tackle reviews, brought to you by St. Croix Fishing. Written by Andrew Ragas.
Catch Smallmouths Everywhere with YUM Craw Bugs
Tuesday, 13 December 2022
When I taught myself to smallmouth fish nearly 20 years ago, I learned my ways with the Yum Craw Bug. It caught some of my best smallmouth early on in my career on lakes, rivers and flowages. Then for a long time, it went on a retirement for me.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
Hair Jigs You Need
Thursday, 01 December 2022
The first time I saw this hair jig in use, I was mind-blown. It out-fished every other hair jig I had in my boat.
- Published in Gear Reviews
Ten Rods for Ten More Bass Jobs
Thursday, 01 December 2022
Guide customers and readers often wonder how many rods I have. Admittedly I lose count, and you can’t have enough. Most days of the week, I am carrying over 30 St. Croix Rods in my Ranger – between the decks and storage locker.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews
Forgotten Lures
Thursday, 01 December 2022
Last summer (2022), the household had an awakening. My dad, packing for a vacation to the Colorado Rockies, had requested I furnish him with a travel kit to be able to catch trout from the mountain streams. Digging thru my storage shelves for trout-friendly lures, I pulled out a large Plano stowaway of Mepps
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass
St. Croix Triumph – A Livebait Rod
Thursday, 17 November 2022
Love it or hate it – Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua, WI showcases a livebait set-up for bass that doesn’t break the bank.
- Published in Gear Reviews
St. Croix Rods for River Smallmouths
Thursday, 17 November 2022
Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua, WI showcases some of his favorite St. Croix rods for catching river smallmouths. The rods and models listed below from the 2022 season are featured:
- Published in Gear Reviews
St. Croix Rods Best of 2022
Thursday, 17 November 2022
Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua, WI showcases some of his favorite St. Croix rods from the 2022 fishing season. Models showcased are listed below:
- Published in Gear Reviews
Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2022
Tuesday, 01 November 2022
Welcome to our 10th anniversary end of season reveal! At the end of every season, I showcase the boat’s top producers that caught the most fish for customers and I. The 2022 season saw less angling pressure on our lakes and no truly heavyweight fish caught, but much improved steady bites and daily results.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews
Caring For Your Fishing Rod
Monday, 11 July 2022
Most anglers can’t afford to replace their rods and buy brand new every year. That’s why it’s so important to take care of our equipment, and make it last.
- Published in Gear Reviews
