By Eric Magnuson, Mack's Lure Pro Staff If you're an angler who's not afraid of the cold and are looking for an adventure this winter, how about ice fishing burbot? One fish that has been gaining attention is the Burbot...
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...
INTRODUCING A NEW FEATURED CONTRIBUTOR: JIM DAVIS - Mack's Pro-Staffer and Kayak Angling Expert Jim is an award-winning fisherman and highly experienced kayak angler. He founded the Tricity Kayak Anglers and Bait and Banter podcast and is a regular contributor to several outdoor publications. Jim shares tips...
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 It is June, the month that marks the start of the ocean salmon season on the west coast. When anglers are focused on catching the mighty chinook, they often overlook the opportunity to put a few Pacific...
By Pete Rosko EPISODE #2 - Key Metal Jig Design Requirements to Effectively Catch Fish Anywhere in the World This is the continuation of my story leading up to the invention of the Sonic Baitfish lure. The road to creating...
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...
By Jason Brooks The Challenge is Reel but Worth the Effort! When it comes to kokanee fishing, most anglers who target the landlocked sockeye salmon hit the waters in mid-summer when kokanee are easier to find. Summer weather brings stable water temperatures and...
The True Story of how the Sonic BaitFish Came to Be By Capt. Pete Rosko This story will appear in three consecutive articles in the May, June, and July issues of the Mack Attack. Four things still stick in my...
By Jason Brooks Large lakes and reservoirs can be intimidating to anglers. Some of the largest bodies of freshwater are more like mini oceans, which means some of the tactics and techniques anglers use out on the open seas can...
By Pete Rosko Several years ago, I had the good fortune to fish with Dr. Jim Grassi from Post Falls, Idaho. Jim, a well-known bass fisherman, is a Doctor of Divinity, a member of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame,...
Sonic BaitFish "Tips & Techniques": Open Water, Winter Time Jigging with the Sonic BaitFish (SBF) By Capt Pete Rosko It was the winter of 1995 when I received a phone call from the editor of the Honey Hole. I was...
