Mac Lures were made by Wayne McGowen of Mac’s Tackle in Long Beach, ca. The 1st jig, The Mac, was made in 1952. Later came the jr. In 53′ the Big mac and Atomic Worm were released. 1954 the Special and Bob O. The jigs were made into the 1960’s. Important note was that in the spring of 1953′ mac lures started making a wide range of colors to choose from.