Mack's Lure has come through big time again this year. Their support for the Brownlee Crappie Shootout is a foundation that we build on every year and are stoked to have them back.

Mack's Lure is a Northwest staple that has been putting fish in boats for many years. This history and the knowledge of many professional and avid anglers alike helps them to constantly create and upgrade their products.

They are anglers themselves and interact with the fishing community on a regular basis. Listening to what anglers are asking for and creating ties through a shared love of the sport which is one of the reasons their products are so popular. The other reason is that their gear catches fish!

The donation is for a box full of assorted Mack's gear as well as (3) $100 gift certificates for their online store found here https://mackslure.com/

You can also find their gear at local sporting goods stores.

With this generous donation we will be able to do the Mack's Lure Challenge again this year. You may use any Mack's gear that you already have or received from the swag bags. Take a picture of the fish you caught with the Mack's gear in the pic and submit it with the rest of your fish. The angler with the largest points fish using their gear will win a special prize. It's that easy! You were going to be fishing anyway lol.

Thank you to the whole Mack's Lure team for the great donation and support.

Awesome safety prize alert

Please welcome a new sponsor ZOLEO to the Brownlee Crappie Shootout prize table.

I have been reading about this gadget and it is pretty neat. Safety is our top concern as kayak anglers and outdoors men and women and ZOLEO is a product that will add some insurance to your next adventure.

At ZOLEO, we're dedicated to revolutionizing the way people communicate and stay safe, no matter where they are in the world. As a joint venture between Beam Communications Pty. Ltd. and Roadpost Inc., we combine our expertise to offer affordable global messaging connectivity and a reliable safety system that you can always depend on — from the moment you venture beyond cellular coverage to your return.

Our mission is to provide an intuitive and seamless global messaging experience, whether messages are transmitted using satellite, cellular or Wi-Fi networks.  We believe that everyone should have access to reliable communication and safety tools, and we're proud to offer an award-winning solution that makes it easy for people to stay connected and stay safe, no matter where life takes them. Join us as we reinvent global messaging and set a new standard for connectivity and safety when venturing off the grid.

If you win this prize, I will send ZOLEO your name, address, and phone number and they will send you the device directly.

Research more about their products and the whole program at https://www.zoleo.com/en-us

Thank you for the great donation Kate!

B'n'M Pole Company is back with a great lineup of rods for the Brownlee Crappie Shootout 9.


If you have ever watched a crappie tournament you will know who B'n'M  Poles are. They are the leading manufacturer of crappie rods in the world and many professional anglers rely on their gear to bring home a pay check every week.

With this much pressure to produce quality rods, B'n'M responds with a large line of rods specific to style, conditions, and situations. They also understand that with the need for several different rods they have to deliver the best product at the best price point for the recreational angler.

Their rods start at $12.99 and go up from there depending on how serious you want to get. The also offer catfish rods, rod'n'reel combos, and merch on their site https://www.bnmpoles.com/

The donation consists of 5 rods in 3 different styles.

1 B'n'M Ultimate 10' 2 pc medium action rod
Buck’s Ultimate - Our Premium Rod! Strong backbone with superior tip action. Super Stiff Action. Gray wrapped EVA handle. Bright Blue Rod. One-Footed Aluminum Oxide guides. Spinning Guides for superior casting ability. 7.2 oz 10 ft

2 SHSS72N Sam's Super Sensitive Rods 2 pc 7'2" 4-10# Jig Pole
The SHSS72n is a spinning rod with the same sensitivity and feel of the jig pole series. Improvements include Dyna-Flo guides for smooth line retrieval, and a cork knob handle for outstanding balance and feel. Historically one of the most popular rods on the water, the SHSS72n is still supple, strong and sensitive.

2 TCB65 Leland's TCB Series Rod 2pc 6.5' Ultra Light 2-6#
This is meant to be a crossover rod for Trout/Crappie/Bluegill and is the rod I would probably choose to fish with. I like the UL action but it seems to have enough backbone to be able to handle larger fish. It is super light and would be a rod you could throw all day. I think it would be super fun to catch slabs with this one.

Thank you Chad for hooking us up for a great donation.

Next Adventure will be sending some gear over for the Brownlee Crappie Shootout 9.

They usually supply us with the drybag swag bags that we give away to the anglers so I believe this will be the case again this year.

The donation will be coming over with a NA representative that is competing in the BCS 9 so we will find out when he arrives at the park.

Next Adventure is the go to shop for kayaking gear in the Portland and surrounding area. They also carry everything you will need for camping, hiking, climbing, and all snow sports. This is truly a one stop shop for your Next Adventure!

Their physical store located down town is an adult candy store that will keep you looking for hours and their paddle sports shop will give you reasons to upgrade your kayak ride. They also have a comprehensive online site at
https://nextadventure.net/ for online purchases.

Thank you Next Adventure crew for the continued support!

P-Line is back as a Brownlee Crappie Shootout sponsor for 2024.

I have been using P-Line products for many years now and can attest to the strength of their line.

Short story:

Last year I bought a leader roll of 12# test to use for jigging up flounder and rock fish up at Neah Bay. In the middle of sorting through flounders I caught a small 24 inch halibut. I released that fish and thought "Wow, that was fun".

On the next drop I got a hard thump that was followed by the unmistakable whoomp whoomp run of a descent halibut. I just laughed thought I would have some fun and see how long I could play the fish with no expectation of landing the it on 12# leader.

After about 15 minutes and sleigh ride to deeper water it slowed down and I started gaining line on the fish. Luckily I had a salmon net on board and managed to land the flattie. I could only smile at how ridiculous it was to actually be able to bring that fish up. I took some pictures and release the fish due to it being a closed day for halibut.

Heck this year I may try it with a Ned rig and 6# test lol.

Line is only a tiny fraction of the gear that P-Line produces. Fresh water or salt water. They make a staggering amount of lures, tools, and tackle that you can find at https://p-line.com/

Thomas sent the Shootout 10 (300 yard) spools of their Hi-Vis Fluorescent Green Fluorocarbon Coated CX 6 LB Test line.

Thank you P-Line for another great donation.

Kokabow Fishing Tackle is a leading manufacturer of kokanee and trout fishing gear and we are stoked to have their products at the Brownlee Crappie Shootout 9.

This company is based in Meridian, Idaho and specializes in kokanee flashers and lures but can also be used to attract many other species including trout, crappie, perch, bass, and all types of salmon.

Owner/Creator Alan Greenhalgh has been fishing for many years decided to start Kokabow Tackle in 2012. The popularity of his gear is steadily growing due to his attention to detail and quality components. He is constantly coming up with new styles and combinations to help anglers fill their limits.

"Kokabow Tackle does not use plastic beads in the manufacturing of our spinners and trolls. Hand blown glass beads with a reflective coating are used to ensure transferring of light, durability and color vibrancy to the spinners and trolls."

Check them out online at https://kokabowtackle.com/

The donation is for 6 of Kokabows most productive Tail Feather blades along with 18 matching spinners in 3 styles. Beads, Bugs, and Squids.

If any of you have any questions about Kokatat gear or how to target Kokanee in general you are in luck. Mark Patrick is a Kokabow Pro Staffer that has won multiple Kokanee fishing tournament using Kokabow gear and he will be attending the Brownlee Crappie Shootout.

Thank you to Alan and Mark for securing this great local donation.