Mack Attack Articles

In Memory of Mike Hall: “The Professor” of the Water The fishing world is mourning the loss of a true ambassador of the sport with the passing of Michael Kent Hall, who died on April 7, 2026, at the age...

PLAY EPISODE On Ep. 138, Bobby and Richy talk spring fishing for walleye and trout. Bobby shares stories of success casting for trout on Lake Roosevelt and Richy talks about walleye fishing in the Columbia River. - Harrod Outdoors on...

Captain Pete Rosko is a legendary lure innovator and fishing educator whose groundbreaking designs have revolutionized the sport fishing industry for over four decades. Born in 1937 near Lake Erie in Ohio’s walleye country, Pete developed his passion for angling...

By Haley Rodriguez, Mack's Lure Staff Writer Spring is one of the most productive and detail-driven times of year to target walleye. As water temperatures climb into the low 40s, fish begin transitioning from deep wintering areas into pre-spawn staging...

Travis Wendt is a seasoned angler and full-time guide with Reel Time Fishing, known for his expertise in kokanee fishing on Dworshak Reservoir. Raised in a family of fishermen, he spent much of his childhood on the water with his...

Trout fishing is often where many anglers get their start. As kids, it can feel simple fish seem willing to bite just about anything. But as you gain experience, especially when targeting larger rainbow trout and triploids, you quickly realize...

By Haley Rodriguez, Mack's Lure Staff Writer The transition from winter to spring on the Columbia River is one of the most overlooked yet rewarding periods for walleye anglers. While many fishermen are still thinking steelhead or waiting for warmer...

In Loving Memory of Larry McClintock There are some men whose presence fills a room. Others fill a river, a community, a generation. Larry McClintock did all three. Born in Modesto, California, Larry spent his first ten years as an...

Brianna Bruce is the owner and guide behind Livin Life Adventures, based in Snohomish County, where she targets Kokanee, Steelhead, Sockeye, and a variety of other Pacific Northwest fisheries. Her path to becoming a professional guide wasn’t a straight line,...

There’s something special about an ice fishing derby. It’s not just about drilling holes and chasing fish beneath a frozen lake it’s about community, tradition, family, and the thrill of competition in the heart of winter. This season, two standout...

PLAY EPISODE On Ep. 135 of the WAO Podcast pres. by Harrod Outdoors and Mack's Lure, Bobby and Richy talk about some of their favorite Kokanee fisheries. They talk details of Flaming Gorge, Fontenelle, and Kokanee lakes in the Cariboo...

Play Episode  On Ep. 133 of the WAO Podcast pres. by Harrod Outdoors and Mack's Lure, we are talking with Jay Bechhold. We learn about their family business, types of flashers and other fishing gear they make, and how to...