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Independent gear and tackle reviews, brought to you by St. Croix Fishing. Written by Andrew Ragas.
Fishing Items and Objects I Can’t Live Without
Thursday, 24 February 2022
We don’t need a ton of high-end gear to catch bass with. They are accessible and catchable under a variety of approaches and circumstances whether it’s from shore or on a boat. Furthermore, bass are populated in abundance seemingly everywhere. Keep your fishing system simple and efficient, and you’ll do better than most. My
- Published in Gear Reviews
The Marshal – Victory 17 Interview
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
Victory 17 recap, with most under $200, you get a handcrafted in the USA rod and a 15-year warranty, each different and technique specific. We want to highlight how you use the proper tool for the job, specifically regarding any of the new 17 Victory rods and and preferred technique, but also related techniques.
- Published in Gear Reviews
How to Tie the “RP Knot”
Wednesday, 09 February 2022
A buddy once showed me how to tie this knot in 2017, and it’s been my go-to for braid to fluoro / mono attachments ever since. I’ve also shown others in my boat how to tie it as well.
- Published in Gear Reviews
St. Croix Victory Light Weight (VTS610MLXF)
Monday, 31 January 2022
Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua, WI shares specifications and his applications of choice for the new St. Croix Victory (610MLXF) Light Weight spinning rod. This rod is uniquely capable of handling downsizers and finesse that includes a variety of soft plastics that are applicable for the smallmouth bass fishing
- Published in Gear Reviews
St. Croix Victory Custom Cranker (VTC72MHMF)
Monday, 10 January 2022
Andrew Ragas of Northwoods Bass Fishing Adventures, LLC – Minocqua WI shares specifications and his applications for the new St. Croix Victory (72MHMF) Custom Cranker rod. This rod specifically handles a variety of downsized crankbaits ranging from squarebills to medium divers, applicable for smallmouth bass.
- Published in Gear Reviews
Northwoods Bass 2022 Gear List
Wednesday, 05 January 2022
With open water season somewhere between 3 to 5 months out depending upon ice-out in spring, and winter boredom exceedingly settling in, I wanted to compile a list of absolutely necessary essential products that help catch more fish and should be on your upcoming shopping lists. These are all items we fish with often,
- Published in Gear Reviews
Top Smallmouth Bass Baits of 2021
Friday, 19 November 2021
By Andrew Ragas At the end of every season, I reveal the secret baits that caught the most fish for customers and I. 2021 was an extraordinary season for its excessive angling pressure, challenging weather and conditions, and very difficult smallmouth fishing.
- Published in Gear Reviews
Ten Rods For Ten Bass Jobs
Friday, 26 February 2021
By Andrew Ragas Fishing as we know it is a technical sport. It doesn’t have to be that way, but it is for anglers who are most passionately dedicated. Serious anglers will keep as many rods as they can fit into the boat, while casual anglers would rather keep a more modest number of
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Gear Reviews
Tackling Smallmouth for 2021
Sunday, 21 February 2021
By Andrew Ragas 2020 was my worst ever year of fishing. Per my high standards, poor fishing days far exceeded good fishing days. As last year’s guiding season concluded, I happily looked forward to a quiet winter offseason of rest, without any fishing activity or thoughts of it. But then I was quick to realize
- Published in Gear Reviews
