Check out this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast sneak peek! Host Downrigger Dale sits down with CSKT Fisheries Specialist, Cindy Benson, and the legendary angler Jason Mahlen, who’s racked up impressive wins at past Spring Mack Days Tournaments. You won’t believe the cash Jason’s reeled in from these competitions—spoiler alert: it’s in the six figures! Check out this exclusive snippet of the upcoming show.
Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast and Mack Days Meet
Posted by Angela Montana on March 7, 2024
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