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Independent gear and tackle reviews, brought to you by St. Croix Fishing. Written by Andrew Ragas.
Favorite Fishing Accessories
Thursday, 08 February 2024
The more you’ll fish, the more gear you’ll accumulate. It’s inevitable, and a byproduct of your involvement in fishing that you cannot avoid.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews
Fishing Line Maintenance
Tuesday, 06 February 2024
Between the demands of guiding and my own personal fishing time, a lot of wear and tear gets put on my vehicle, boats, and equipment throughout the year. Upkeep and maintenance of each is necessary in order for us to perform at a high level, and helps me avoid many problems that could happen
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews
Finesse Football Jigs
Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Jewel Baits PeeWee Football Jigs with Z-Man Finesse TRD’s – This video showcases one of my top bottom bait combos, and describes when, where and how we fish the whole package. It replicates our native and rusty crayfish species most naturally and perfectly.
- Published in Gear Reviews
Dynamic Lures Suspending Jerkbaits
Monday, 08 January 2024
Dynamic Lures was created to develop more user-friendly fishing lures and tackle, and place emphasis on highest quality at the lowest price. Owned and operated by Brian Alano, of Grand Junction, CO, Dynamic Lures entered the fishing industry with the sole intent to revolutionize fishing and outdoor products as we currently know them.
- Published in Gear Reviews
A Seminar on Z-Man Diezel MinnowZ
Tuesday, 02 January 2024
This 4-inch slender swimbait personifies fishing on the fly, in search of quick bites. Whether exclusively targeting smallmouths, casting for walleyes, or pursuing a mixed bag of not knowing what you might end up catching, the 4-inch Diezel Minnow is a fish catcher on every water.
- Published in Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
Z-Man Chatterbait WillowVibe for Early Season Smallmouths
Wednesday, 27 December 2023
Last winter, a few staff members from Z-Man Fishing Products tipped me off on this concoction, suggesting I try it for ice-out smallmouths. It was tried, but elsewhere….. on the rivers.
- Published in Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Fishing with Z-Man Scented Jerk ShadZ
Thursday, 21 December 2023
Minnow imitating plastics lead the way for us in spring. The weightless fluke is deadly on rivers and flowages especially, and I’ve written lots about them over the years.
- Published in Gear Reviews, Smallmouth Bass
St. Croix Rods Best of 2023
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua, WI showcases some of his favorite St. Croix rods from the 2023 fishing season. Models showcased are listed below:
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews
Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2023
Friday, 01 December 2023
A tradition unlike any other – for the gamest fish that swims. Welcome to our end of season lure reveal, profiling and showcasing the best fish catchers of 2023 (as experienced from aboard my boats). 2023 was as wild and unpredictable as it came, for weather, conditions, and timing’s sake. As you’re about to
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews
