Off Shore Tackle Podcast

We're talking with an icon in the world of walleye fishing this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast. Keith is co-host of the popular Next Bite TV show and member of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. First, he talks about his recent saltwater fishing adventures in Florida, then the conversation turns to north country walleye. The legendary angler tells the story of how he helped develop the OR...

We're talking with the man at the helm of Off Shore Tackle these days, Nick DeShano. Nick grew up in the family business, and these days, runs the day to day operations of the respected company. Nick talks about the early days of Off Shore and how they've evolved into the "Leader in Trolling Technology". He also discusses the new American Catfishing Association and the role his company will play i...

A very interesting conversation this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast as we talk with walleye pro Robert Blosser . Robert has fished competitively for thirteen years and is a three time "Angler of the Year". He has some great advice on trolling rivers with lead core for wintertime walleye, getting the most from your electronics and rigging a new boat. Robert also talks about his relationship...

This month on the Off Shore Tackle   Podcast we're talking with Lance Valentine. Lance was recently named "Member of the Year" by the National Professional Anglers Association . Lance talks about his career in the fishing industry and how Off Shore has played a role in his success. He also describes some new projects in the works, including the Teachin Fishin platform, designed to cross over into...

We're talking trophy late season walleye on Lake Erie with Frank Burkhart this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast. Frank's son, Brycen recently won the kid's division of the Fall Brawl with a ten pound plus fish. The Burkhart's are hard core Lake Erie trollers, catching more than 5,000 fish each season. Frank tells the story of losing a huge fish at the boat last fall and describes how they tar...

It's a very special edition of the Off Shore Podcast this month as we talk with long time Pro Staffer Tommy Skarlis . Tommy talks about how he got start working with Off Shore, his close friendship with Bruce DeShano and his impending induction into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. The long time angler also discusses the  challenges he's faced recently and why he's not ready to quit fishing. ...

In this edition of the Off Shore Tackle podcast, a conversation with "Chairman of the Boards", Bruce DeShano. Bruce will be inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame early next year. In this conversation with Mike Avery, Bruce talks about the early days at Off Shore and how the company has grown over the last four decades.   He also discusses product development and the importance of the O...

Off Shore Tackle 's Nick DeShano is the guest this month on the podcast. Nick is the guy at the helm of the company these days.   He has some interesting thoughts on where the company is headed, including potential new markets and products. Nick also discusses several other topics including Lake Michigan salmon fishing, Saginaw Bay walleye tactics and Off Shore pro staff requirements.  

This month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast we're talking with tournament walleye angler David Kolb.  David recently won the NWT Tournament out of Sault St. Marie, Michigan. David explains how he used Off Shore OR 12's and the SST Pro Mag boards with Tattle Flags to put several big fish in the boat. Kolb describes how he found those fish, and what he used to catch them. He also talks about the ment...

An interesting conversation with tournament angler and Lake Erie charter captain Randy Gaines on this edition of the Off Shore Tackle Podcast. Randy talks about the similarities between tournaments and chartering....and how both have made him a better angler. Then the conversation turns to the importance of tuning crankbaits and how the Off Shore EZ Crankbait Tuner is the perfect tool for fine tun...

We're talking big, king salmon this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast. Professional angler Russell Gahagan talks about how he won a recent tournament out of his home port of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Russell says the key was to find the baitfish...and fish outside those schools.  He also credits Off Shore's SST Pro Mag planer boards for the ability to pull heavy rigs under a variety of conditions....

We're talking crappies and catfish on this edition of the Off Shore Tackle Podcast. Dan Dannenmueller of CrappieNow.com and CatfishNow.com joins host Mike Avery to talk about how trolling with Off Shore products has changed the way anglers fish for those species.   Dan says the popular OR-12 boards and the new Awesome Crappie Boards allow fishermen to target suspended fish more effectively than ev...

This month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast, we're talking with Jake Romanack of Fishing 411 TV . Jake is co-host of the popular TV show and has worked with Off Shore his entire life. The young angler has knowledge and experience that could be the envy of many long time fishermen....and he shares some of that expertise during the conversation. We talk about walleye fishing on Saginaw Bay, the Detro...

This month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast we're talking with one of the hottest young anglers on the professional walleye trail.... Max Wilson . Max won the NWT Championship last fall on Lake of the Woods, and followed up by taking the MWC Team of the Year title with his partner Isaac Lakich. Max tells the story of how he got into professional angling and what's next after setting the bar so high...

This month on the Off Shore Podcast we're talking with fishing educator Lance Valentine of Walleye 101 .    Lance doesn't subscribe to the conventional wisdom that walleye like a slow presentation and he has some interesting tips on trolling at speeds up to 4mph. Valentine says the right gear is critical at those higher speeds though and talks about the importance of using the Off Shore EZ Crankba...

We're catfishing this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast! Matt "Cat Matt" Jones, talks to host Mike Avery about the status of catfishing, catfish tournaments and why he thinks his beloved "whisker fish" doesn't get enough credit from anglers. Matt then has great advice on how to catch giant catfish...including the use of Off Shore planer boards. Jones then has a preview of the big Catfish Confe...

Nick DeShano of Off Shore joins us on this edition of the podcast. Nick talks about the past year, including some great crappie and catfish trips. He also previews the next "Off Shore Release".  That's the company's annual newspaper full of information about Off Shore products and how to use them.

This month we learn about the trophy fall walleye fishery on Lake Erie with Mark Brumbaugh. Mark is a successful tournament angler and long time Off Shore Pro Staffer who targets double digit fish in the western basin. Mark says when the water temperature drops, the big fish move in and become easy targets for crankbaits, snap weights and Off Shore boards.

Lance Valentine of Walleye 101 kicks off this month's podcast.  Lance talks about using Off Shore products to troll for walleye at high speed.  He says the new EZ Crankbait Tuner is critical at those higher speeds. Then catfish angler Matt "CatMatt" Jones joins the conversation.  Matt describes how Off Shore is making inroads into the world of catfishing.

Barb Cary of Wisconsin Women Fish joins us this month on the podcast. Barb talks about her efforts to get more women involved in fishing, and why some women have been reluctant in the past.  Barb outlines the projects she's working on, including a private facebook page and several fishing events for women.  She also talks about here relationship with Off Shore and how she uses those products to ca...

Lake Michigan charter captain and walleye tournament angler Russell Gahagan is featured this month on the podcast.  Russ checks in from the big ICAST show in Orlando where he saw some interesting new products. He also talks about the salmon and trout fishing out of his home port of Sheboygan, Wisconsin and has great advice for anglers travelling to new water.

We're talking new products this month on the podcast with Nick DeShano. Nick talks about the new EZ Crankbait Tuner, the Sams release and OR 38 mini boards. He also hints at new products in the works for Off Shore.

A very interesting conversation this month with tournament angler and fisheries biologist Ali Shakoor.  Ali recently won the MWT tourney on Lake Erie and he says his background as a scientist helped him with that win.   Ali describes the importance of approaching fishing from a biological perspective, the migration patterns of great lakes walleye and how to use Off Shore products to catch more fis...

We're talking with Lake Michigan Charter Captain Jeff Hedges of Trident Sportfishing this month on the podcast. Jeff fishes out of the port of Muskegon and has great advice on targeting salmon and trout using Off Shore boards.