Had the chance to meet up with Mack Toon in North Carolina yesterday for a kayak fishing trip, and I’ve got to say, the guy’s the real deal.

Mack doesn’t just catch big fish (and yeah, he landed another six-pounder like it was nothing), he makes the whole day better. Always teaching, always sharing, always making sure whoever he’s with is having a good time.

I walked away with new techniques, great memories, and a real appreciation for what Mack brings to the water. He’s the kind of angler the Straight Up Fishing community should know about, and honestly, one worth considering for future sponsorships.

Good morning SUF Family,

It’s been a while since I’ve been on the water with everything going on at home and keeping up with my kids. Some water therapy was definitely needed.

We threw everything rigged, but the temp dropped overnight to 66° with about 12” visibility from the rain. Time for a new plan. Ended up dialing in the power shot with Hotsnakes (thanks Mack Toon) and a crankbait to put a few in the boat.

Here are some from Chickahominy Lake. Solid reset.