By Haley Rodriguez, Mack's Lure Staff Writer Smile Blade Shrimp Spinners, Wedding Rings, and Double D Dodgers in Action If you’re looking for effective, proven techniques to put more salmon in the boat, Cam Walker has some advice: Keep it...
By Bob Schmidt and Bobby Loomis Buoy 10 and the Columbia River’s Hanford Reach offers some of the finest fall Chinook salmon fishing on the West Coast. The revolutionary Mack’s Lure ScentFlash UV Paddle Flasher has transformed how anglers tackle...
By Bobby Loomis August 1, 2025 - 12:01 AM - At first light, the most anticipated salmon season on the West Coast officially begins. The Buoy 10 fishery—stretching from the mouth of the Columbia River upstream to the west end...
A Personal Love Affair By Lou Hubert As the Shasta Tackle line-up is now part of Mack’s Lure, I was able to continue as a pro-staffer, now with the full arsenal of the Mack’s Lure assortment as well as the...
By Coey Coulson If you’ve ever dreamed of catching sockeye salmon in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, let me tell you about Baker Lake. I’m Coey Coulson, and as Mack’s Lure Pro Staff, I’ve spent years chasing fish in...
By Cameron Walker Springers aren’t just any salmon; they’re the pinnacle of Pacific Northwest angling. These fish are notoriously difficult to catch, not only because of their incredible strength and stamina but also due to their finicky nature. Success in...
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,...
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...
By Pete Rosko Read Part 1 and Part 2From my previous articles on the invention of the Sonic Bait Fish, it is clear that this lure combines the best features of the Crippled Herring and Kandlefish. Like its predecessor lures, the Sonic Bait Fish has...
By Jason Brooks Approaching a point that jutted out into the saltwater along an otherwise typical ocean shoreline of cobblestone beaches and rocky cliffs, a familiar orange and blue blob on the sonar appeared. It was a school of baitfish...
Mack’s Flash Lite Troll is the most ultralight and low-drag troll on the market. It features 80% less drag than metal blades of the same size, but offers plenty of flash and attraction that makes it the perfect addition to...
