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
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.
Thursday, 17 November 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

St. Croix Rods for River Smallmouths

  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:
Thursday, 17 November 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

St. Croix Rods Best of 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:
Wednesday, 02 November 2022 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – End of October 2022

  If 70 degrees on November 2nd is indicative of anything, it feels more like summer than late fall right now. Despite water temperatures in the upper-40’s right now, the end is nearer than weather’s deceptions show.