Onboard and Offshore
Monday, 29 July 2019
By Andrew Ragas During summer’s dog days, some anglers give up on smallmouth bass. Others, meanwhile, are too stubborn to change their fishing ways. “I’m a shallow water guy,” boasted
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Match The Hatch Rusty Crayfish
Monday, 29 July 2019
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
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallie Blog, Smallmouth Bass
Summer Slam – Topwater Giants
Monday, 01 July 2019
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
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallie Blog, Smallmouth Bass
Mayfly Magic Smallmouth
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
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
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Meteorology Bass
Thursday, 11 April 2019
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
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Big Smallmouth Windows
Saturday, 23 February 2019
By Andrew Ragas Big smallmouth bass are wise creatures that have been around the block several times before. As my primary target species and specialty year-round, most 20 inch bass
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Weekend Warrior Fishing
Saturday, 23 February 2019
By Andrew Ragas Friday nights through Sunday nights are what some fishing die-hards have to live for. Every weekend is a quick fishing vacation that occurs four times a month.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Swing For The Fences
Monday, 03 December 2018
Regardless of the type of angler you are, our skills and statuses in fishing are always evolving and improving. A few years ago for example, one might have considered me
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
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.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallie Blog, Smallmouth Bass
