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 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...
Learn why the Shuttle Hawk Downrigger Stacking System is a game changing tool for fishing multiple lines on a single downrigger. If you're targeting lakes in the summer and aiming for fish in deep-water catches, you'll need the right gear to...
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 On Ep. 83 of the WAO Podcast pres. by Harrod Outdoors and Mack's Lure, our guests is Danilo Fernandez with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and we talk about the 2024 Trout Derby. Troy...
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...
"Sammy's Wish" by Stan Faggerstrom. Since there remains no shortage of children in our families and neighborhoods who are longing for a role model to teach them how to fish and pass on the life lessons that go along with the experience, we thought this was as good time as any to pull this piece out of the archives and give it another run. Reading it just may inspire you to take a child in your life fishing.
Listen to the We are Outdoorsmen Podcast: In this episode, we are visiting with John Raymer from The Fallen Outdoors about programs for veterans. And it’s another game of “Stump the Bobby!”
Bobby Loomis presents Mack's Double D and Sling Blade Dodgers. He explains when to use each and demonstrates how to fine-tune them for sockeye and kokanee fishing.
By Jason Brooks With April upon us and summer just around the corner, Spring Chinook anglers will be looking towards the main tributaries of the Columbia River for some early chrome fish. The Columbia is a feeder river that is more...
