My Top Ten Smallmouth Bass Fisheries: Part 1
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
By Andrew Ragas Whether I’ve been there or not, I showcase a complete list of trips and destinations, and bucket lists that trophy smallmouth bass anglers should consider for 2013 and beyond.
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Tube Trick Smallmouths
Saturday, 05 May 2012
By Andrew Ragas The spring fishing season and its weather inconsistencies often resembles the shape of a roller coaster that is full of inclines and declines. For instance, there are periods of warmth which lead to good fishing, periods of cold which lead to miserable fishing, and never a consistent happy medium that is somewhere
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
The Inline Spinner Renaissance
Saturday, 05 May 2012
By Andrew Ragas The effectiveness of artificial lures should never be questioned. Inline spinners have successfully lured fish into biting for over 100 years. For most anglers, fishing with inlines is not a foreign technique. But to some, it is an unknown concept. They are a lure category that is underrated, often forgotten about, and
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Learning to Fish New Lakes
Sunday, 11 December 2011
By Andrew Ragas Learning to fish a new, unfamiliar body of water is an intimidating task. Most fishermen endure these challenges whether it’s fishing for tournaments, guiding, or leisure. As one who frequently fishes new lakes throughout the Upper Midwest each year and loves to explore, learning to fish them isn’t as difficult as it
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Spectacles with Rapala’s X-Rap
Thursday, 15 September 2011
By Andrew Ragas The long and warm dog days of summer morph into the shorter, cooler and crisp days of early fall. Water temperatures on lakes that were once warm at 75 degrees begin to gradually plummet into the cool 60 degree range, triggering a transitional period feeding binge for all species of fish. Summertime
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Float Trip Smallmouth Bass
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
By Andrew Ragas Ever since I knew how to handle a rod and reel I have frequently fished rivers throughout the Upper Midwest in search for anything that swims and is deemed as catchable. Growing up, flowing waters have served as my playground for learning about their diverse populations of fish species, and figuring out
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
Big Country Smallmouth Bass
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
By Andrew Ragas Imagine the quality of fishing in Northern Wisconsin. Probably the first ideas coming to mind are its legendary world record muskies, and the thoughts of walleyes sizzling on the frying pan. Although muskies and walleyes aren’t my most frequently fished quarries up north, I still spend significant amounts of time each year
- Published in Bass Fishing Articles, Smallmouth Bass
