Independent gear and tackle reviews, brought to you by St. Croix Fishing. Written by Andrew Ragas.
Forgotten Lures
Thursday, 01 December 2022
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
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews, Largemouth Bass
St. Croix Triumph – A Livebait Rod
Thursday, 17 November 2022
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.
- Published in Gear Reviews
St. Croix Rods for River Smallmouths
Thursday, 17 November 2022
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:
- Published in Gear Reviews
St. Croix Rods Best of 2022
Thursday, 17 November 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:
- Published in Gear Reviews
Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2022
Tuesday, 01 November 2022
Welcome to our 10th anniversary end of season reveal! At the end of every season, I showcase the boat’s top producers that caught the most fish for customers and I. The 2022 season saw less angling pressure on our lakes and no truly heavyweight fish caught, but much improved steady bites and daily results.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews
Caring For Your Fishing Rod
Monday, 11 July 2022
Most anglers can’t afford to replace their rods and buy brand new every year. That’s why it’s so important to take care of our equipment, and make it last.
- Published in Gear Reviews
Dynamic Lures Suspended Jerkbaits
Monday, 21 March 2022
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
Protection and Organization for Rods and Reels
Monday, 14 March 2022
As of 2022, my friendship with VRX Fishing – The Rod Glove, has lasted 10 years. Here’s a story of how our friendship began, and what went down.
- Published in Gear Reviews
Trokar TK300 Round Bend Treble Hooks Review
Monday, 28 February 2022
Eagle Claw Trokar’s TK300 treble hook is designed for crankbaits and jerkbaits. Available in sizes 2, 4, 5 and 6, TK300 treble hooks feature a short shank to reduce fouling, round bend for a larger gap, 2X strong wire and black chrome finish.
- Published in Gear Reviews