Mack Attack Articles

August 31, 2023

Rosko: Ensure a Sharp Hook Point to Land More Fish
By Pete Rosko One of the benefits of working as a salmon researcher with the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) is fishing with a large variety of lures and hooks that are available to me. This is...
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August 31, 2023

Pro Tips: The Basics of Kokanee Dodgers
By Danny CoyneOne of the best ways to improve your hook-up success while Kokanee fishing is by using a dodger as the main attractant. Do lake trolls, such as the Willow Leaf, Ford Fender and Gang Trolls work? Yes, but...
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August 24, 2022

Tips & Tactics: Drive Walleye Wild This Fall

With all due respect to spring, summer, and winter — all marginal times of the year with debatable qualities — none of those fraud seasons hold a candle to fall, the clear heavyweight when it comes to all things that matter, including walleye fishing.

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August 24, 2022

Brooks: Trolling Tips for Saltwater Coho Salmon
By the time September hits, most Coho anglers are dragging out the drift boat or hiking along the bank of their favorite river. I, too, love Coho fishing on coastal streams, but the salt is where it is at in the early fall. Ocean bright, feisty Coho are rushing to get to the rivers and gorging themselves along the way. Quick to bite, and even faster to jump, there is nothing like catching Coho in the ocean and Puget Sound on a cool September day.
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Rosko: Ensure a Sharp Hook Point to Land More Fish