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
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 / Published in Fishing Reports

Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – Early August 2022

  Hello everyone, this report is long overdue! Summer has flown by. While I was on the water a few weeks ago in late June and July, none of it was for bass. Summer peak has come, and dog days are here, we are now back to bass mode.
Monday, 01 August 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

How to Rock the Crib

  Eons ago, during pre-settlement times, the natural shallow water areas of many northern lakes were brimming with vast amounts of wood cover and plant life. Entirely undeveloped centuries ago, these lakes were pristine ecosystems. I could only wonder how virgin and unexploited our current fisheries were back then.
Monday, 01 August 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

River Monsters

  Bump-bump-bump went the crankbait, crashing and banging off of every rock and boulder it made contact with through the mid-river current. I kept a firm grip on my casting outfit, knowing what would happen next.
Monday, 01 August 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouths Gone Afoul

  Cold fronts are déjà-vu, and frequent. During a typical fishing season, two or three days of stable weather per week always seems to be followed by an equal amount of cool, breezy, bluebird days.
Monday, 18 July 2022 / Published in Short Stories and Timely Tips

Bluegill Bites and Mid Summer Largemouths

In mid summer, largemouth bass are often reliable, abundant, and willing day-to-day participants. Their fisheries thrive in the heat!
Monday, 11 July 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

Caring For Your Fishing Rod

  Most anglers can’t afford to replace their rods and buy brand new every year. That’s why it’s so important to take care of our equipment, and make it last.
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass and Bluegill Connections

  Spawning seasons have recently completed, and summer’s peak is nearing. With such a long and stable period taking place during the July and August months, summer fishing strategies are predictable when focusing on the locations and habits of a single predator and its prey.
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Hump Jumping Bass

  On a trip day last season, while navigating my way around the thousand-acre lake, I was observant of my Lowrance HDS-12 Live C-Map and Navionics Charts. Up until that point, smallmouth and largemouth were not biting with much frequency and fervor for my customer and me.