At the Puyallup Sportsmen’s Show in Washington, few attractions draw a crowd quite like the Mack’s Lure Walleye Tank. From the moment visitors step up to the glass, they’re greeted not just by the sleek, powerful presence of walleye, but...
As summer boating weather fades and frost settles over Pacific Northwest lakes, many anglers face a familiar question: Do I winterize the boat or keep fishing? For kokanee anglers, the answer is clear. Winter may bring cold hands and quiet...
January has arrived, signaling that ice season is officially on. Across North Central Washington, hardwater anglers are ready for an exciting month on the ice. Both seasoned competitors and first-timers will find something to enjoy as January offers great experiences...
Play Episode On Ep. 131 of the WAO Podcast pres. by Harrod Outdoors and Mack's Lure, Bobby and Rich are talking about processing fish and wild game, smoking meats, and share some select recipes. Merry Christmas everyone and thanks for...
What I Learned Taking My Setups Underwater By Cole Walker – Walking on Water Fishing I’ve been chasing kokanee across the lakes of North Idaho and Washington for years now, and like most anglers, I’ve always had a few burning...
Structure, Pressure Swings, and Smart Gear Prep for Cold-Season Success Winter doesn’t shut down the walleye bite if anything, it reshapes it. When the lakes freeze or the rivers turn icy and hard-edged, walleye stay active, predictable, and highly catchable...
How to Fish the Rock Dancer Jig for Winter Walleye and Salmon Winter often sees anglers relying on slow presentations, but the Mack’s Lure Rock Dancer Bucktail Jig stands out for its aggressive action and year round effectiveness. Known for...
By Benjamin Hayes, Mack's Lure Pro Staff Benjamin Hayes has a lifetime of fishing knowledge spanning ice fishing tactics, Great Lakes trolling, fly fishing mountain streams, and everything in between, Benjamin brings authentic expertise and genuine passion to every article...
Deep-Water Tactics, Dodgers, and Smart Rigging Kokanee are among the most entertaining, challenging, and delicious freshwater fish you’ll find anywhere in the Pacific Northwest. They’re feisty fighters, notoriously finicky, and pound-for-pound one of the hardest hitters in freshwater. Most anglers...
By Bobby Loomis The thrill of kokanee fishing has exploded over the past two decades, and it continues to grow in popularity with no signs of slowing down. Kokanee salmon, a landlocked variant of sockeye salmon, were experimentally introduced into...
The author, Danny Coyne,is a Mack's Lure Pro Staffer located in British Columbia. Over the past 10 years a huge “Kokanee Craze” has been ignited within the angling community throughout the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia regions. Kokanee are second...
Downriggers are obviously the most proficient way to work the thermocline effectively. They put you at the exact depth you require and with downriggers, you can fish multiple rods and lures at the same time.
