Published articles by Andrew Ragas. The most comprehensive bass fishing library for Wisconsin bass fishing and across the Midwest.
Configuring Your Boat for Optimal Fishing
Saturday, 15 April 2017
One of the most revealing things about a fisherman and his angling style is his boat and how it’s been organized and configured for fishing. Here’s a war zone shot of a typical evening of rigging and prep work before a next morning trip. [Those of you wanting to see more, I will take more
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Boats and Marine
Becoming a Smallmouth Cartographer
Saturday, 15 April 2017
Since youth, I’ve had a unique interest and fascination for mapping and cartography. Whether I publish articles, present a seminar, or host my guests for a day on the water, one of the many subjects I will touch upon is how smallmouth bass (and largemouths too!) relate to underwater structure and cover, and why they
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Boats and Marine, Smallmouth Bass
Spring Bass Fishing on Waters that Warm Fastest
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
By Andrew Ragas Spring bass fishing has always been personally challenging, engaging, and exciting for myself and guests throughout the years. More heavyweight largemouth and smallmouth bass tipping the scales between 4 and 8 lbs. are caught and released in May and early June than most months combined. Catching them consistently however, isn’t easy. While
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Largemouth Bass
Spring Smallmouth Checklist
Monday, 20 March 2017
By Andrew Ragas For many bass anglers in Wisconsin, some of the best fishing of the year takes place as soon as the Wisconsin northern zone opens on the first Saturday of May. Rain or shine, the fishing will be good if you’re prepared ahead of time.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Tips for Catching More Smallmouths This Season
Wednesday, 23 March 2016
By Andrew Ragas With ice fishing coming to a close, there’s no better time to begin preparing for this year’s open water season, and evaluating bass fishing expectations. As a new season approaches, I often analyze my performance from the previous year, and review techniques and strategies that worked and didn’t work, and build upon
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass Outside of the Box Presentations
Tuesday, 08 March 2016
By Andrew Ragas Regardless of how much we know about bass fishing, and the methods we employ to catch smallmouth, the tackle industry and the world of bass fishing continues to evolve. The status quo and modern mainstream techniques rule the minds of bass anglers. As new techniques and product introductions gain momentum and popularity,
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Wisconsin Fishing Getaways: Turtle Flambeau Flowage
Tuesday, 08 March 2016
By Andrew Ragas Bass fishing is becoming more accepted throughout Northern Wisconsin. Anglers who enjoy catching fish appreciate the abundance of smallmouth bass in many of the region’s lakes and rivers. With lots of fish around, this type of an attraction and resource makes certain water bodies dream destinations.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Wisconsin’s Superior Smallmouth Bass
Monday, 14 September 2015
Ashland Wisconsin’s Chequamegon Bay is the destination where every bass fisherman’s big fish dreams come true.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Scoring Summer Smallmouths
Wednesday, 08 July 2015
By Andrew Ragas Wisconsin is a great state for catching smallmouth bass, not just for number of lakes but outstanding management and conservation practices. Excellent fishing is had spring through fall, but the most challenging, rewarding, and consistent fishing of the season takes place in summer.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass