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Independent gear and tackle reviews, brought to you by St. Croix Fishing. Written by Andrew Ragas.
Dynamic Lures Suspended Jerkbaits
Monday, 21 March 2022
Dynamic Lures was created to develop more user-friendly fishing lures and tackle, and place emphasis on highest quality at the lowest price. Owned and operated by Brian Alano, of Grand Junction, CO, Dynamic Lures entered the fishing industry with the sole intent to revolutionize fishing and outdoor products as we currently know them.
- Published in Gear Reviews
Protection and Organization for Rods and Reels
Monday, 14 March 2022
As of 2022, my friendship with VRX Fishing – The Rod Glove, has lasted 10 years. Here’s a story of how our friendship began, and what went down.
- Published in Gear Reviews
Trokar TK300 Round Bend Treble Hooks Review
Monday, 28 February 2022
Eagle Claw Trokar’s TK300 treble hook is designed for crankbaits and jerkbaits. Available in sizes 2, 4, 5 and 6, TK300 treble hooks feature a short shank to reduce fouling, round bend for a larger gap, 2X strong wire and black chrome finish.
- Published in Gear Reviews
Fishing Items and Objects I Can’t Live Without
Thursday, 24 February 2022
We don’t need a ton of high-end gear to catch bass with. They are accessible and catchable under a variety of approaches and circumstances whether it’s from shore or on a boat. Furthermore, bass are populated in abundance seemingly everywhere. Keep your fishing system simple and efficient, and you’ll do better than most. My
- Published in Gear Reviews
The Marshal – Victory 17 Interview
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
Victory 17 recap, with most under $200, you get a handcrafted in the USA rod and a 15-year warranty, each different and technique specific. We want to highlight how you use the proper tool for the job, specifically regarding any of the new 17 Victory rods and and preferred technique, but also related techniques.
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How to Tie the “RP Knot”
Wednesday, 09 February 2022
A buddy once showed me how to tie this knot in 2017, and it’s been my go-to for braid to fluoro / mono attachments ever since. I’ve also shown others in my boat how to tie it as well.
- Published in Gear Reviews
St. Croix Victory Light Weight (VTS610MLXF)
Monday, 31 January 2022
Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua, WI shares specifications and his applications of choice for the new St. Croix Victory (610MLXF) Light Weight spinning rod. This rod is uniquely capable of handling downsizers and finesse that includes a variety of soft plastics that are applicable for the smallmouth bass fishing
- Published in Gear Reviews
St. Croix Victory Custom Cranker (VTC72MHMF)
Monday, 10 January 2022
Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua WI shares specifications and his applications for the new St. Croix Victory (72MHMF) Custom Cranker rod. This rod specifically handles a variety of downsized crankbaits ranging from squarebills to medium divers, applicable for smallmouth bass.
- Published in Gear Reviews
Northwoods Bass 2022 Gear List
Wednesday, 05 January 2022
With open water season somewhere between 3 to 5 months out depending upon ice-out in spring, and winter boredom exceedingly settling in, I wanted to compile a list of absolutely necessary essential products that help catch more fish and should be on your upcoming shopping lists. These are all items we fish with often,
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