Independent gear and tackle reviews, brought to you by St. Croix Fishing. Written by Andrew Ragas.

Friday, 03 February 2023 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews

If MacGyver was a Bass Angler

  Angus MacGyver is one of television history’s most legendary characters. Not only is he a cult hero who came to fame in the mid-1980’s, but a name that is also a part of American vocabulary. MacGyver was instantly iconic because of his talent for invention, adaptation, and improvisation.
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass

Catch Smallmouths Everywhere with YUM Craw Bugs

  When I taught myself to smallmouth fish nearly 20 years ago, I learned my ways with the Yum Craw Bug. It caught some of my best smallmouth early on in my career on lakes, rivers and flowages. Then for a long time, it went on a retirement for me.
Thursday, 01 December 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

Hair Jigs You Need

The first time I saw this hair jig in use, I was mind-blown. It out-fished every other hair jig I had in my boat.
Thursday, 01 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews

Ten Rods for Ten More Bass Jobs

  Guide customers and readers often wonder how many rods I have. Admittedly I lose count, and you can’t have enough. Most days of the week, I am carrying over 30 St. Croix Rods in my Ranger – between the decks and storage locker.
Thursday, 01 December 2022 / Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass

Forgotten Lures

  Last summer (2022), the household had an awakening. My dad, packing for a vacation to the Colorado Rockies, had requested I furnish him with a travel kit to be able to catch trout from the mountain streams. Digging thru my storage shelves for trout-friendly lures, I pulled out a large Plano stowaway of Mepps
Thursday, 17 November 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

St. Croix Triumph – A Livebait Rod

  Love it or hate it – Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua, WI showcases a livebait set-up for bass that doesn’t break the bank.
Thursday, 17 November 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

St. Croix Rods for River Smallmouths

  Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua, WI showcases some of his favorite St. Croix rods for catching river smallmouths. The rods and models listed below from the 2022 season are featured:
Thursday, 17 November 2022 / Published in Gear Reviews

St. Croix Rods Best of 2022

  Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua, WI showcases some of his favorite St. Croix rods from the 2022 fishing season. Models showcased are listed below: