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Northwoods Bass 2019 Fishing Itinerary
Friday, 19 April 2019
Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, with your host and instructor Andrew Ragas, is committed to providing the most successful, informative and educational fishing experience possible. Bass anglers who fish with me (newbies, veterans, or pros, whichever you choose to be) will learn how to locate, approach, and catch bass on our region’s waters. Here is a
- Published in Fishing Reports, Smallie Blog
Interview with Badger Sportsman Magazine
Tuesday, 09 April 2019
Andrew Ragas, with Bill Schultz In February 2019 I was interviewed by writer, Bill Schultz, for a piece highlighting Wisconsin’s smallmouth fisheries and a showcase of fishing guides who are specializing on them. Bill was kind to profile me, and here is our full length interview. Parts of the original interview will be published in
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallie Blog
Ned Rigs for Northwoods Bass
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
This fish catcher is simple, deadly, and efficient. The Ned rig has actually been around for the last half century or so, when Ned Kehde first concocted this jig worm. But it really came onto the bass fishing scene a few years ago when the tactic became publicized and exploited by the man himself.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallie Blog, Smallmouth Bass
Wisconsin Spring Conservation Congress 2018 – Help Save The Bass Fisheries!
Monday, 12 March 2018
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
- Published in Smallie Blog
Overlooked Bass Fishing Routines for 2018
Monday, 12 February 2018
By Andrew Ragas Routines are described as detailed courses of action to be followed regularly. In a bass fishing sense, when preparing for your season of fishing, a systemic method of preparation will make you a more efficient fisherman. Over time, it will become second nature to you, and repeated annually.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallie Blog
Catch and Release Smallmouth Fishing, with Trokar Live Bait Hooks
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
I don’t promote the use of live bait fishing unless it’s done responsibly and 100% catch & release survival is assured. When nothing else works to catch fish, it’s a last resort tactic for me. But to others it’s understandably a top choice, and unbeatable in cold water periods.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallie Blog, Smallmouth Bass
The Last Cast Fish
Wednesday, 09 August 2017
Carl calls his catch, on the last cast.
- Published in Smallie Blog
Northwoods Bass 2017 Early Season Forecast
Thursday, 04 May 2017
My spring return to the Minocqua area was greeted by a major dumping of snowfall and rainfall that has flooded rivers and streams. Despite that, the Ranger is in the shop this week, receiving its finishing touches on 2017 season upgrades. Also, the yard for the most part is finally raked and tidied up. Now
- Published in Fishing Reports, Smallie Blog
Northwoods Bass 2016 Early Season Forecast
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
By Andrew Ragas A new fishing season brings new angling opportunities. During the last week, our family’s northwoods cabin opened for the season, signaling that game time is near. My Ranger boat finally hit the water, and a slew of upgrades such as big screen electronics, a front deck extension, and other modifications were added
- Published in Fishing Reports, Smallie Blog
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