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...
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...
Published in August 2025 IN-FISHERMAN MAGAZINE and reprinted with permission.By: Tony Capecchi You want your friends to catch fish. But you want to catch more. One of fishing’s most rewarding challenges––the fact it is an ever-changing puzzle with daily dynamics...
By Bob Schmidt Most anglers know Smile Blades will spin at under a quarter mph, but few understand the hydrodynamic principles that make this possible or how to tune them for maximum effectiveness. Here are some tips for getting the...
Mike Borovic’s changes his tactics when warm water walleye don't want to play the game anymore. When the sun rises over the Great Lakes and the water shimmers with the promise of another day, a select group of anglers are...
By Haley Rodriguez, Mack's Lure Staff Writer For Chris Marcolin, fishing began with a quiet dock, a few kernels of corn, and the timeless patience only a grandparent can teach. “We would spend the last hours of daylight on a...
The latest stop on the Mid Ohio Saugeye Trail saw a hard-fought victory by Mack’s Lure Pro Staffer John Stalling and his nephew, who captured first place on a challenging weekend at Indian Lake. For Stalling, a veteran of the...
By Eric Braaten, Macks Lure Pro Staff In the past several decades or so, many walleye fisherman have used a variation of hooks on crawler harness’ to deceive walleye during the year. There have been several tackle manufacturers that have...
By Bob Schmidt Are specific Smile Blade angles recommended for different fish species? The answer is yes, you can tune the Smile Blade for different species based on their behavior, the fishing conditions, and the desired lure action. Here is...
The Smile Blade® is a tournament proven lure and by far the deadliest spinner blade on the market. It's available in dozens of colors, patterns and sizes, providing life-like action at speeds as slow as 1/4 mph — and they're...
By Bob SchmidtUnderstanding fish eyesight and behavior is not just a fascinating detour into marine biology; it is a strategic advantage for fishermen. Pro anglers and those who are consistently successful at putting fish in their boat know the science behind...
