Mack Attack Articles

January 31, 2023

Podcast: Recapping 50 episodes, recent fishing trips
On Ep. 50 of the WAO Podcast pres. by Harrod Outdoors and Mack's Lure, Richy, Bobby and Britton recap some of the best moments from the first 50 episodes, talk about past fishing trips over the fall and preview a trout fishing trip on Roosevelt....
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January 31, 2023

Coyne: Locating Yellow Perch Through the Ice
One of the most enjoyable fish to target during the ice fishing season has to be the yellow perch. Once the schools are located, these fish are plentiful and they make some of the best table fare to be had.

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January 31, 2023

Brooks: Best Practices for Ice Fishing for Trout
Now that winter has set in and several lakes are covered in thick ice, it is time to go ice fishing. It’s a fantastic way to spend the few hours of daylight we have and catch some fresh fish for dinner. It does not take much gear and there is no need to worry about washing the boat once you are done.
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January 31, 2023

Harrod: Winter Trout Fishing in the Pacific Northwest

Trout can be readily caught in the winter months, so as you store your waterfowl gun, pull out that fishing rod and organize your gear because it's time to go fishing. Richy breaks down all the tips and tricks for winter trout fishing, including gear, trolling tips and more.

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January 16, 2023

Brooks: Winter Kokanee Fishing on Lake Chelan
Lake Chelan is one of the country's premier kokanee fisheries and while most lakes do not offer wintertime kokanee fishing, Chelan provides a fantastic opportunity to catch limits of these highly sought after landlocked salmon.
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November 30, 2022

Ransford: Early Ice Fishing Tactics for Trout
Previously a sport dominated by anglers in the Midwest and Canada, ice fishing in the inland Pacific Northwest has boomed in recent years thanks to its reputation as a fun winter activity for the entire family, as well as the vast number of accessible lakes in the region.
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November 30, 2022

Brooks: Shrimp Rig Tips for Steelhead
When it comes to winter steelhead fishing there are several techniques, lures, and baits to choose from. Each one is used for a different type of water where steelhead call home. It can be a bit overwhelming for the new steelhead angler to figure out how and where to fish for these sea-run rainbow trout.
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November 30, 2022

SBF Tips: Small Lures Catch Big Fish
As many of you know, Terry Rudnick’s name holds a very special meaning in the Pacific Northwest. Through is prolific articles and publications, Terry taught the masses how to effectively fish North Pacific waters.
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November 1, 2022

Bottom Bouncing Basics For Walleye Fishing
Bottom bouncers have become a staple of the walleye fishing industry. The reason they are so popular is because they are easy to run, versatile, and just downright catch fish. This setup is so simple, yet it can have so many alterations for differing styles of fishing.
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November 1, 2022

SBF Tips: Casting Metal Jigs into Snaggy Rocky Structure
Find the structure to find the fish! Casting a Sonic BaitFish (SBF) into rocky cover can be extremely productive. To reap the reward, however, a disciplined rule must be followed.

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November 1, 2022

Brooks: 5 Reasons You Should Fish a Rock Dancer Bucktail Jig
Jigs are one of the top lures for a variety of anglers and species. Jigs feature a straightforward design that can be used a multitude of ways and with different techniques, but the Rock Dancer Bucktail Jig stands alone among the rest.
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September 29, 2022

Twitching Rock Dancer Jigs for Coho Salmon
Twitching jigs for fall Coho, as well as Chinook and Chums, has been around for a few years. Most of us have either fished this method or have heard about it. I started twitching jigs several years ago after being taught how to do it by guide on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. We landed a dozen Coho by lunchtime, and we were back at the truck well before dinnertime.
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