Mack Attack Articles

March 31, 2023

Sam Walton, A Phone Call and the Invention of the Sonic BaitFish
It was just before spring, in 1989, when I received a late evening phone call from an ice fishing guide in Fish Creek, Wisconsin. I wish that I could recall the guide’s name but I never forgot his client’s name. It was Mr. Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart.
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March 1, 2023

Rosko: Navigating Rocky, Snaggy Structure with "Micro" Sonic BaitFish
By Capt. Pete Rosko The creation of the 1/16 and 1/10 oz. Sonic BaitFish (SBF) has expanded its reputation as a highly versatile lure, especially for freshwater species. As a youngster, I grew up near Lake Erie in Northeast Ohio....
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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

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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September 29, 2022

River Fishing the Sonic BaitFish with a "Rifle"
Fishing the SBF as a finesses lure — only using your wrist to work the lure without any arm or shoulder movements, is an effective way to fish rivers.

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August 24, 2022

Maximizing the Versatility of the Sonic BaitFish
Predators of any kind are opportunistic. They key on an easy meal and do not waste energy on chasing healthy prey. The fall of a SBF is that easy meal — it mimics an injured, helpless baitfish. It is the best action in all of sport fishing that triggers fish to strike!
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August 2, 2022

Tip & Techniques: When To Troll vs. When To Jig
Whether fishing for walleyes — of any other species, including salmon — the presentation is either horizontal or vertical. Horizontal includes casting and trolling. Vertical basically applies to jigging when only artificial baits are used.
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June 30, 2022

SBF Tips: Summer Salmon Fishing with the Sonic BaitFish
With the July 1, 2022 opening of the Washington State summer salmon season finally here, this monthly article discusses the techniques that I employ off Port Angeles (Wash.) Area 6, on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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June 1, 2022

SBF Tips: Vertical Jigging with the Sonic BaitFish
Many anglers have no true idea of the effectiveness of a metal jig. If they did, jigging would far-outnumber all other techniques. Three critical steps to out-fishing the competition by vertically jigging the Sonic BaitFish (SBF).
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May 3, 2022

SBF Tips: Shallow Water Casting Techniques
These are my time-proven tips to dramatically increase your catch rate when casting a Sonic BaitFish in shallow water from the shoreline, in a boat or to fish near surface in deep water. Once the angler becomes proficient with this technique, no other technique will be so consistently effective, especially in calm, clean water for a great variety of fresh and saltwater species.
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April 5, 2022

SBF Tips: Fishing techniques after ice-out
Although my ice-out experiences have primarily been limited to Lake Erie marinas and its wester basin reefs, these techniques are highly effective in marinas and on its walleye pre- and post-spawning reefs.
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March 1, 2022

Sonic BaitFish: When to Add a Spinner Blade to the SBF
Horizontal is when casting or trolling. This is primarily a swimming and darting action. In order to increase its flash and vibration, I routinely add a spinner blade to the split ring on its tail with the line attached to the nose and a snap swivel to minimize line twist.
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