By Andrew Ragas Smallmouth bass prefer sand, rocks and wood in conjunction to major depth contour. However, they can also be found using weedlines at certain times of the year. On natural lakes and reservoirs, anglers can expect to find big smallmouths in the underfished habitat of weeds.

By Andrew Ragas My compiled list of top ten smallmouth bass trips and destinations has a few things in common, which are personally important to me: The abilities to produce sustainable boatloads of trophy fish; Public access without heavy angling pressure; Minimal travel time and the fewest expenses so that it’s easier on the pocketbook;

By Andrew Ragas Whether I’ve been there or not, I showcase a complete list of trips and destinations, and bucket lists that trophy smallmouth bass anglers should consider for 2013 and beyond.

By Andrew Ragas The spring fishing season and its weather inconsistencies often resembles the shape of a roller coaster that is full of inclines and declines. For instance, there are periods of warmth which lead to good fishing, periods of cold which lead to miserable fishing, and never a consistent happy medium that is somewhere

By Andrew Ragas The effectiveness of artificial lures should never be questioned. Inline spinners have successfully lured fish into biting for over 100 years. For most anglers, fishing with inlines is not a foreign technique. But to some, it is an unknown concept. They are a lure category that is underrated, often forgotten about, and

By Andrew Ragas Learning to fish a new, unfamiliar body of water is an intimidating task. Most fishermen endure these challenges whether it’s fishing for tournaments, guiding, or leisure. As one who frequently fishes new lakes throughout the Upper Midwest each year and loves to explore, learning to fish them isn’t as difficult as it