Off Shore Tackle Podcast

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 mea...

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 tr...

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 t...

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 conversa...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 scouti...

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....

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 belie...

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...

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 th...

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 w...

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 eve...

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 wh...

There's a wide range of topics this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast as we talk with Jason Graham of Send It Charters and Linwood Beach Marina . Jason is a former bass tournament angler turned walleye Charter Captain. He runs ice charters on Saginaw Bay in the wintertime, trolls the Bay in spring and summer...then heads to Lake Michigan each fall to chase salmon. Graham talks about the challen...

We kick off the new year on the Off Shore Tackle podcast talking with " Crappie Dan ", Dan Dannenmueller. Dan talks about wintertime fishing, including how to trigger a cold water bite. He also discusses the range of crappies, difference between black and white crappies and river fishing versus in a lake. The veteran Alabama angler also talks about trolling for crappies, choosing the right boards...

We wrap up the year talking about trolling in cold water with John Bergsma of the Great Lakes Fisherman's Digest TV Show.   John is a former tournament pro and long time Off Shore Tackle Pro Staffer who loves to target big fish late in the trolling season. He talks about water temp, speed and color selection for trophy walleye. Bergsma also unveils a new TV show focused on Great Lakes trolling. He...

We wrap up our three part conversation with the man who started Off Shore Tackle ...Bruce DeShano. "The Chairman of the Boards" talks about his companies move into new markets, including striper and catfish, why you probably won't see Off Shore products for saltwater anglers and also why the popular OR 12 boards is still "unfinished". Bruce also describes his role as a teacher and promoter, todays...

We're talking with Pro Staffer Craig Sleeman this time on the Off Shore Podcast.  Craig tells the story of how he made the NWT Championship on Lake Huron and what that experience was like. Sleeman describes how he made it to the top ten and eventually finished fourth in the tourney. The New York native says Lake Huron offered some challenges including wind, waves and crystal clear water.   Craig t...

Lake Ontario is the destination this time on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast as we talk with Rick Hajecki of Crazy Yankee Sportfishing . Rick talks about the Lake Ontario salmon and trout fishery.   He also describes the differences between tournament fishing and running charters, the importance of networking to find fish and why social media has become a big part of his business. The lifelong angler...

We're headed north this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast to talk with angler and wildlife artist Erich Carlson . Erich's home water is northern Lake Huron and the Alpena Michigan area but during this converstion we find him trolling for walleye on Green Bay in Wisconsin. Erich  describes the challenge of fishing clear water, how to target deep fish, planer board set up and much more. He also...

We're talking about trolling the big water....and the river, this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast with tournament angler Roy Miller .  We catch up with Roy as he's prefishing for an MWT Tourney on Northern Lake Huron.  He describes his program for catching fish in crystal clear water. Then the conversation turns toward chasing walleye in rivers.  While most anglers jig for those fish, Roy pre...