Having fished for macks several times last year, I have one tip that might allow you to catch more fish.
Avoid being next to guys that have an electric reel and 10-20 hook rig. I am not kidding you. They will wait for that 10th mack and ofter times get hooked up with a dog fish and tangle up your line.
Especially avoid the one with a car battery hooked up to his electric reel. He is trouble
--- Harry