Off Shore Tackle Podcast

It's an interesting conversation this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast with the man in charge....Nick DeShano. Nick talks about the business of fishing, the early days of Off Shore and why the company has been so successful. He also discusses the appeal of trolling, the cost of Off Shore products and why they continue to be made in America.

This month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast, a conversation with one of the biggest names in the walleye world...Keith Kavajecz. Keith talks about the " Mississippi River Challenge , a twelve day trip down the Mississippi in a 19 foot fishing boat. He describes the preparation and planning, logistics of the adventure and why he wouldn't do it again. Keith also talks about saltwater fishing, forward facing sonar....and why most anglers will never give up trolling.

This month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast, a conversation with walleye tournament angler Tyler Berthold . Tyler and his crew recently won the LEWT stop out of Erie, PA while trolling Off Shore boards in 70 feet of water. Berthold describes targeting those fish on structure and working through a large number of walleye to find the tournament winning fish. He also gives his thoughts on lead core vs steel or copper line, the "dual spring" set up for Tattle Flags and the decision whether to cast or troll. The discussion wraps up with Tyler describing a fifteen pound fish that won a recent Fall Brawl Lake Erie event.

We're headed to Ontario this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast to talk with Captain Dave Boon of " Copper Blues Fishing ". Dave talks about the excellent multi species fishery on the east side of Lake Huron. He has advice on targeting kings, lakers, steelhead and walleye using Off Shore gear to take his baits to different depths and temperatures. The former police officer also explains the meaning of "Copper Blue" and talks about how he partnered with Off Shore.

We're talking with " Crappie Dan ", Dan Dannenmueller on this edition of the Off Shore Tackle podcast. Dan describes his passion for the hard fighting panfish, the types of crappies and the difference between "pushing" and "pulling". He also talks about when to use the OR12 boards, the OR 38 mini boards and the popular Tadpole diving weight. It's an interesting conversation with a man hooked on trolling for crappies.

We're talking with a 25 year tournament veteran and winner of the most recent Michigan Walleye Tour event...Wayne Van Dyke on this edition of the Off Shore Tackle Podcast. Wayne talks about how he captured the win on Saginaw Bay during a one day event, cut short by the weather. He says his coaching background is helpful on the tournament trail and helps satisfy his need for competition. The long time Off Shore Pro Staffer describes targeting walleye in 35 feet of water using snap weights to get his baits down to the fish. He also has great advice on using forward facing sonar while trolling, fishing in clear water...and planer board management techniques.

A great conversation this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast with the man who's name is synonymous with trolling...Mark Romanack of Precision Trolling and Fishing 411 TV . Mark talks about his early days with the DeShano family and long time partnership with Off Shore. Romanack describes his role in the company's product development, including the popular OR 12 inline planer board. The conversation then turns to the finer points of trolling including lead length, speed and crankbait tuning. The popular professional angler also talks about the Fishing 411 TV show and twenty seasons of programming.

The ice is gone and we're ready to hit the water this time on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast! Wisconsin Captain Bob Claus of Finfanatic Charters joins the conversation to talk about ice out trolling for brown trout and walleye. He describes how warm water can be the key in finding fish this time of year, and how to target them in shallow water. The long time angler and Off Shore Pro Staffer also has great advice on rigging a new boat and also trolling at night.

We've got a bad case of spring fever this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast so we look forward to open water with Michigan angler Roy Miller. Roy is an expert in targeting river walleye while trolling and says anglers should add the technique to their springtime arsenal. Miller talks about his set up for river trolling, including Off Shore OR 12 boards and PWC crankbaits. He describes where to find fish, what direction to troll and why speed is important. He also talks about the need to respect fellow anglers on crowded river systems.

We're kicking off the new year this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast with long time pro staffer Lance Valentine of The Walleye Zone . Lance talks about his relationship with Off Shore and why he depends on their products. He also talks about his role as a charter captain, content creator and fishing educator and why the fishing show season is a big part of that job. Valentine also previews the upcoming Detroit River walleye fishery and why trolling could soon become a bigger part of that program.

Late fall walleye action on the Bay of Quinte with Greg Amiel of Fishing 4 Tails Charters on this edition of the Off Shore Tackle Podcast. The long time Ontario fishing guide talks about fall walleye and summertime king salmon trolling. He explains how he made the decision to become a full time Charter Captain and why he loves to fish, spending more than two hundred days a year on the water. Greg describes his program for trophy Quinte walleye and why he had to cut the season short this year.

We're targeting big, cold water walleye this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast. Nicholas Zart is a Lake Erie Charter Captain and tournament angler who loves wintertime trolling. He talks about his long time love of Lake Erie and how that fishery has changed, the differences between chartering and tournaments and why he loves to teach anglers how to catch walleye. Zart also describes his scouting techniques for finding big fish and why he partners with Off Shore.

We're headed to Lake Erie this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast to talk with Jason Fischer of the Fall Brawl and Lake Erie Walleye Trail . Jason talks about the tremendous fall fishing on Erie and how it attracts more than 10,000 anglers to the annual fishing tournament. He compares the "Brawl" to the Lake Erie Walleye Trail and explains why anybody can win the half million dollars in prizes. Fischer also says he expects the Brawl to be won by a trolling angler again this year and talks about the role of sponsors like Off Shore Tackle in the success of the multi week event.

This month, the man in charge at Off Shore Tackle , Nick DeShano. Nick talks about the early days of the company, his role in the evolution of Off Shore and where the Michigan based company is today. DeShano describes his family's passion for hunting and fishing, and why it's important to keep production of their products here in the US. He also talks about the appeal of trolling and why he believes it will always be a popular technique for many anglers.

We're talking with an old friend of the Off Shore Tackle family this time on the podcast. Craig MacPhee is a Charter Captain and duck hunting guide on Saginaw Bay and southern Lake Huron with his Tail Annihilators guide service. He talks about the evolution of the Lake Huron fishery, the salmon fishing there and targeting big lake trout. McPhee also describes running offshore to fish the scum line, the role of pink and atlantic salmon in the fishery and why steelhead are so fun to catch. Craig then talks about how he uses Off Shore releases and boards...and how he got to know the DeShano Family.

We're heading to the smaller, inland lakes this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast with Nick Dood of Reel Live Action Charters . Nick talks about inland fishing versus the Great Lakes, how he uses Off Shore Tadpoles for depth control, why boat traffic can be a factor and his choice for inline planer boards (the OR 12 with tattle flags). The Charter Captain and tournament angler also describes the difference between those two activites and why he finds inland fishing more relaxing than big water options.

We're talking with Ontario angler Rob Jones of One More Pass Sportfishing on this edition of the Off Shore Tackle Podcast. Rob talks about the role of education and promotion as an Off Shore Pro Staffer. He also describes his philosophy for tournaments and fishing new water, board configuation, electronics and more. Jones then explains why the Bay of Quinte is his favorite destination.

This month, a conversation with Off Shore Pro Staffer and tournament tested angler....David Kolb. . David recently won the MWT Tournament on Lake Erie with a very impressive catch in a challenging conditions. Kolb talks about trolling Off Shore OR 12 boards and why the Tattle Flag was key in this latest win. He describes the difference in trolling with the waves, verses trolling the trough, why water clarity is key to success and the challenge of finding aggressive, post spawn fish.

This month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast we're talking with the Godfather of depth control, Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 TV . Mark talks about his partnership with Off Shore and the DeShano Family the development of the OR12 board, the hiearchy of trolling and much more. He also discusses the importance of crankbait tuning, the Precision Trolling app and the new 50+3T method of getting baits even deeper. It's a interesting discussion with a well known fishing icon.

We're talking with Paul Alpers of the National Crappie League this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast. Paul is a lifelong crappie angler and intimately involved in the world of crappie tournaments for decades. He talks about the evolution of crappie angling and why trolling is still a very effective way to cover water and catch fish. Alpers also discusses the world of crappie tournaments and why they're a great way to learn more about catching that popular panfish.