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
A recent run of great fishing and guide trips has ended. From June 17th through this week, I was booked nearly every day. I cannot thank you guys enough for the quality superb fish boated, and to entrusting me to deliver in quality first-rate fishing experiences. Each day was memorable and enjoyable. Hard work often
By Andrew Ragas Summer’s swelter is notorious for delivering the most difficult fishing of the season. Bites are typically less aggressive and fish are driven deep during daytime, becoming even more difficult to locate. Dog days, hot weather, warm water temperatures, heavy pleasure boat traffic and passive bites become common excuses for a poor day
Hi all! Sorry for the delay in publishing the first official report of the 2018 season. Too much fishing, work, and a 1-week vacation to Florida in between has resulted in very little available writing time for me. I have lots of information, stories, and incredible fish pictures to share from the month of May
By Andrew Ragas Bass fishing can become as technical and complicated as we make it. Often times, anglers become too fixated on unnecessary extras rather than focusing on the presentation and strategy at hand. Like some of our fishing strategies, jig fishing can become a complicated matter due to the wide variety of jig head
On Monday, April 09, 2018, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress its hosting its annual spring hearings held in each Wisconsin county. This year a few proposals are hitting the advisory board concerning our state’s great bass fishing. These proposals could severely degrade fishing and a number of bass fisheries. Please attend your nearest location and cast
