June 2025--"Promotion and Education"
Off Shore Tackle Podcast
We're talking with Ontario angler Rob Jones of on this edition of the 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.
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May 2025--"Tournament Tactics"
Off Shore Tackle Podcast
This month, a conversation with 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.
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April 2025--"Precision Trolling"
Off Shore Tackle Podcast
This month on the podcast we're talking with the Godfather of depth control, Mark Romanack of . 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.
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March 2025--"Crappie Trolling Tourney"
Off Shore Tackle Podcast
We're talking with Paul Alpers of the this month on the 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.
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February 2025--"Ice and Water"
Off Shore Tackle Podcast
There's a wide range of topics this time on the podcast as we talk with Jason Graham of and . 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 challenge of finding fish through the ice and why he prefers trolling to cover more water. Jason says he wouldn't be as successful without his Off Shore products and describes his trolling set up for walleye and salmon.
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January 2025--"Pushing, Pulling and Trolling"
Off Shore Tackle Podcast
We kick off the new year on the podcast talking with "", 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 and how tadpoles can help you dial in the perfect depth.
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December 2024--"Cold Water Trolling"
Off Shore Tackle Podcast
We wrap up the year talking about trolling in cold water with John Bergsma of the John is a former tournament pro and long time 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 wraps up the conversation with the story of how he partnered with the DeShano family and why le's a loyal Off Shore angler.
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November 2024--"The Chairman" Part 3
Off Shore Tackle Podcast
We wrap up our three part conversation with the man who started ...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 market dynamics and the role charter captains now play in Off Shore promotion. The "Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame" member also talks about the transition in leadership to his son Nick and what the future might...
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October 2024--The Championship
Off Shore Tackle Podcast
We're talking with Pro Staffer this time on the 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 talks about his strategy for fishing new water and why electronics play a big role in that process. He then talks about his partnership with Off Shore and why that national walleye championship was a "dream...
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September 2024--"Lake Ontario"
Off Shore Tackle Podcast
Lake Ontario is the destination this time on the Podcast as we talk with Rick Hajecki of . 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 then talks about his relationship with Off Shore and why good partnerships are critical to success. Hajecki also looks ahead to some good fall walleye fishing and outstanding wintertime brown trout trolling action.
info_outlineIt's a conversation with one of the hottest walleye anglers on Lake Erie this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast.
Ryan Buddie won the Lake Erie Walleye Trail championship and also Team of the Year along with his partner Jason Kopf.
He talks about the keys to his success this past season....including the role of confidence and hard work.
Ryan also discusses the importance of details, for example the process of verifying trolling depths.
Buddie also gives his thoughts on forward facing sonar, dipsey divers vs tadpoles...and the challenge of fishing against cheaters.