Andrew Ragas splits time between the Chicago area and Wisconsin's Northwoods. Based in Minocqua, WI, he specializes in trophy bass fishing and offers guided trips from May thru October. While big bass is the passion, he dabbles in multi-species as well. He may be visited online at www.northwoodsbass.com
Wednesday, 21 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Fishing for Northern Smallmouth

  The inland fisheries of northern Wisconsin are the most diverse in the world. Each lake fishes differently, and each lake has been created differently through natural means or state-management.
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 / Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips, Smallie Blog

Fire Craws in Northwoods Lakes

  I finally found a real fire craw in the wild. Up north, they are not so common. This is why “fire craw” and anything in red craw should be in your year-round lure and color selection more often.
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

Catch Smallmouths Everywhere with YUM Craw Bugs

  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.
Thursday, 01 December 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

Hair Jigs You Need

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.
Thursday, 01 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews

Ten Rods for Ten More Bass Jobs

  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.
Thursday, 01 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Rainy Lake Ontario is a Multi-Species Fishing Paradise

  During the past decade, I’ve been fortunate to travel to a few Northwestern Ontario drive-to fishing destinations for a variety of adventures. Northwest Ontario has some of the best multi-species fishing opportunities in the world. Each season, I make it a priority to visit a few locations. At the top of my list is
Thursday, 01 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass

Forgotten Lures

  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
Thursday, 17 November 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

St. Croix Triumph – A Livebait Rod

  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.