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Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, May 2017
Friday, 09 June 2017
The month of May 2017 had fishing that was hot and cold. About half of the month was warm, encompassed of sunny temperatures that triggered bass feeding and movements, and resulted in good to excellent fishing. Meanwhile the other half of the month was cold, resulting in an very extended and month-long pre-spawn fishing period
- Published in Fishing Reports
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 Fishing Report, October 2016
Sunday, 30 October 2016
The month of October has passed, and so has my 2016 bass fishing season. My bass fishing wrapped up during the week of October 9th, and after lots of musky and multi-species fishing the Ranger was winterized on October 21st. Our fall season has been confused and I’m not quite sure it knows what to
- Published in Fishing Reports
Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, September 2016
Saturday, 01 October 2016
September was a month of transition. Proof is in the weather forecast, on the leaves, on my Lowrance temperature gauge, and below the surface. What was an outstanding end of summer through Labor Day weekend gave way to the first phase of autumn; pre-turnover.
- Published in Fishing Reports
Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, August 2016
Monday, 22 August 2016
August was a month for trophies, and the inland bass fisheries of Vilas and Oneida County showcased its world class fishing for monster smallmouth bass.
- Published in Fishing Reports
Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, July 2016
Sunday, 31 July 2016
Hello readers and anglers, thank you for following my pursuit of the northwoods bass during the month of July. It was a month filled with travel and adventure. First week of July, I traveled to Rainy Lake Ontario, to fish smallmouths and multi-species with Camp Narrows Lodge, located at the northwest arm of Rainy Lake.
- Published in Fishing Reports
Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, June 2016
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
June was an interesting month of fishing. Inconsistent weather, coupled with mayfly hatches, busy boat traffic on some days, plus short feeding windows and lack of fish activity made June bass fishing a challenge. Like all problems we face on the water, there are often solutions. My boat succeeded, but fell far below my high
- Published in Fishing Reports
Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, May 2016
Friday, 03 June 2016
What another wet and wild month of May, 2016 it was! The weather was lousy, but bass fishing good enough. Thank goodness the season started! Now rain, please go away. It rained 4 inches on us in Minocqua last week.
- Published in Fishing Reports
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
