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
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
Perch Patterning Bass
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
By Andrew Ragas As the seasons undergo a change, a pattern often overlooked by northern bass anglers takes place. Beginning during the pre-turnover stages of the fall cooldown period, schools
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Rainy Lake Adventures at Camp Narrows Lodge
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
By Andrew Ragas In the year 1981, the British rock group, The Clash, wrote the number one single, “Should I Stay or Should I Go.” My trip partner for this
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
The Late Night Show, with Smallmouth Bass
Thursday, 24 July 2014
By Andrew Ragas During the dog days of summer on many north country lakes, big smallmouth bass become creatures of the night. When nighttime calls, and most anglers are asleep,
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Lighten Up For Summer Smallmouth
Thursday, 24 July 2014
By Andrew Ragas With pristine waters comes difficult decisions to entice big smallmouth bass. Finesse presentations aren’t required on every clear water fishery, but they greatly help with catching more
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Flowage Belt Smallmouth Bass
Friday, 09 May 2014
By Andrew Ragas Bass anglers sometimes wonder why certain rivers of Wisconsin’s flowage belt fish best in spring and go unproductive in summer. Understanding the dynamics and little-studied stream migrations
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Clarity for Bass in Clear Waters
Tuesday, 06 May 2014
By Andrew Ragas Gin clear waters greatly intimidate anglers, driving them away from some of the best smallmouth waters there are. Anglers fishing these waters usually doubt their skill, but
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Ice Out Smallmouth, Early Season Presentation Picks
Thursday, 01 May 2014
By Andrew Ragas It’s the weekend of Wisconsin’s gamefish season opener. As I tortuously wait for up to 24 inches of ice and slush to melt, I have nothing better
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Spring Meteorology and Smallmouth Bass
Wednesday, 05 March 2014
By Andrew Ragas The wind plays a role in determining the outcome of all outdoor sports, including fishing. For smallmouth bass anglers in particular, a wind capable of warming water
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
