By Jason Brooks The famed Buoy 10 fishery starts in August and will only improve as it nears September. From Astoria, all the way to the red marker near the Columbia River Bar, which is designated with the number 10,...
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...
By Pete RoskoIn the July issue of the Mack Attack, I briefly mentioned pro staffer Mike Hall's impressive three-species catch in Utah's Willard Reservoir while fishing with his son, Thom. They were vertically jigging a 1/10 oz Sonic BaitFish (SBF). It...
It's fascinating how lead-core line, a classic fishing tool in the Great Midwest, has made a strong comeback for big-lake trout and salmon fishing. Despite its long history—predating even the invention of downriggers—many anglers are rediscovering the simplicity and effectiveness...
With regulations increasingly banning the use of chum in many fisheries, gear that gets scent into the water has become essential for success. Mack’s Lure has long been known for its popular trolling attractors like the Sling Blade and the Double...
