Off Shore Tackle Podcast

Off Shore Tackle is the leader in trolling technology and this podcast will help you catch more fish with Off Shore.

June 2025--"Promotion and Education" 06/05/2025

June 2025--"Promotion and Education" 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. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/36870925

May 2025--"Tournament Tactics" 05/09/2025

May 2025--"Tournament Tactics" 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. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/36509050

April 2025--"Precision Trolling" 04/03/2025

April 2025--"Precision Trolling" 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. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/35995075

March 2025--"Crappie Trolling Tourney" 03/06/2025

March 2025--"Crappie Trolling Tourney" 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. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/35564245

February 2025--"Ice and Water" 02/06/2025

February 2025--"Ice and Water" 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. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/35175720

January 2025--"Pushing, Pulling and Trolling" 01/09/2025

January 2025--"Pushing, Pulling and Trolling" 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. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/34791750

December 2024--"Cold Water Trolling" 12/03/2024

December 2024--"Cold Water Trolling" 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. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/34271305

November 2024--"The Chairman" Part 3 11/08/2024

November 2024--"The Chairman" Part 3 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 hold for this proud American company. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/33853062

October 2024--The Championship 10/03/2024

October 2024--The Championship 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 come true". /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/33313522

September 2024--"Lake Ontario" 09/06/2024

September 2024--"Lake Ontario" 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. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/32943297

August 2024-"Fish, Fur, Feathers" 08/09/2024

August 2024-"Fish, Fur, Feathers" We're headed north this month on the podcast to talk with angler and wildlife artist . 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 talks about his wildlife art and the process of getting his Charter Captain's license. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/32513177

July 2024-"River Trolling" 07/13/2024

July 2024-"River Trolling" We're talking about trolling the big water....and the river, this time on the podcast with tournament angler . 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 prefers to troll. Miller trolls the Detroit River but says the tactic will work on other rivers as well. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/32121302

June 2024--"The Chairman" Part 2 06/06/2024

June 2024--"The Chairman" Part 2 It's part two of our conversation with the "Chairman of the Boards", Bruce Deshano on this edition of the podcast. Bruce talks about the transition of Off Shore from a salmon based company, into the world of walleye. He describes the early days of working with Al Lindner and the In-Fisherman organization, how the OR 12 planer was first tested in a hotel swimming pool and why Off Shore products cost more than some competitors "Mr. Chairman" also discusses branching out into the striper and crappie fisheries. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/31633287

May 2024--"School Bus" 05/02/2024

May 2024--"School Bus" We're headed to southern Lake Michigan and the port of St. Joe this time on the podcast. Captain Mike Boyd of talks about early season trolling for salmon and trout, including the difference between copper and lead core line. Mike also explains his set up, including the use of Off Shore OR 12 planers and the bigger SST Pro Mag boards (that he calls a "school bus"). He describes the process of getting a new charter boat ready for the water, why the St. Joe fishery is unique, fishing dirty water...and much more. The conversation wraps up with Mike talking about his career as an outdoor writer and also a hunting guide. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/31089748

April 2024--"Twisted Cats" 04/12/2024

April 2024--"Twisted Cats" We're catfishing this time on the podcast with Alex Nagy of . Alex talks about how he got into catfishing and why that passion led to a tournament circuit. He also describes the growth in popularity of catfish and how the perception of those fish is changing. The angler/tournament director then explains popular techniques for catching giant catfish and describes the experience of weighing in a fish of more than a hundred pounds on the tournament stage. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/30796918

March 2024--"Ed Retherford" 03/07/2024

March 2024--"Ed Retherford" It's a look back at the history of the Lake Huron fishery this month on the podcast as we talk with Ed Retherford of . Ed has fished Lake Huron for more than 55 years and has seen a lot of changes during that half century. He talks about the early days, changes in the fishery and water clarity...and how that's affected the way anglers fish. Retherford also has advice for folks hitting the water this spring and he talks about working with Off Shore since the early days. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/30270533

February 2024--"Chairman of the Boards" 02/13/2024

February 2024--"Chairman of the Boards" It's a very special edition of the podcast as we talk with the man who started to the company....Bruce DeShano. In part one of this series Bruce talks about the early days...how he launched the company with just one downrigger release, the challenges of marketing and why Off Shore was built on relationships. DeShano also tells the story of why one early product failed and how he turned that failure into success. It's an interesting look inside the career of a fishing industry icon this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/29933123

January 2024 01/04/2024

January 2024 We're kicking off the new year with Pat Ney of the . Pat talks about the benefits of membership in that group and the role Bruce DeShano and have played in it's success. Ney encourages all professional anglers, including tournament participants, fishing guides, charter captains...and fishing educators to become members of NPAA. He says it's "the best hundred bucks you can spend on your career". /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/29342078

December 2023 12/08/2023

December 2023 We're wrapping up another great year of Podcasts as we talk with the man leading the company....Nick DeShano. Nick talks about the early days of the company and where they are today, including high praise for his employees and pro staffers He also previews the upcoming fishing show season and a new, digital version of the popular . /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/28990013

November 2023 11/02/2023

November 2023 It's a conversation with one of the hottest walleye anglers on Lake Erie this month on the podcast. 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. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/28497770

October 2023 10/05/2023

October 2023 We're headed to Lake Erie this month to talk about giant fall walleye with Jason Fischer of the and the . Jason is the Director for both events and probably sees more big walleye than most anyone in the fishing world. He describes the two contests, styles of fishing and the size of the fish this time of year. Fischer also has advice for anglers visiting Lake Erie for the first time and he talks about the role sponsors like play in the promotion of fishing tournaments. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/28235345

September 2023 09/07/2023

September 2023 We're getting ready for fall trolling this time on the podcast as we talked with Lance Valentine from . Lance describes a recent incident on Saginaw Bay where he hit something that put a hole in in the tube of his Angler Qwest. He also talks about the effectiveness of trolling and why Off Shore is the best choice in gear. Captain Valentine then describes his set up for OR12 boards and why he doesn't always use the Tattle Flags. Finally, Lance discusses how cold water can impact your fall trolling program. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/27968349

August 2023 08/03/2023

August 2023 We're heading to Lake Erie this month on the podcast to fish with Mark Romanack of Mark talks about his long history with Off Shore and why trolling is so effective. He also discusses the finer points of trolling, including the the importance of tuning your crankbaits. The long time professional angler also talks about their new series of baits and rods, why spoons are a good choice for open water fish and how to get those baits down to the fish. The converation wraps up with a recap of a trip to Lake Erie for walleye and steelhead. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/27650976

July 2023 07/05/2023

July 2023 We're headed to Wisconsin on this edition of the podcast to talk with Jesse Quale of guide service. Jesse is a full time hunting and fishing guide and also a tournament angler on the walleye trail. He talks about the differences between tournament fishing and guiding, why he enjoys a multi species guide service and how guiding hunters helps break up his fishing schedule. The thirty year veteran also describes how he runs his OR12 boards and his long relationship with Off Shore. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/27373809

June 2023 05/31/2023

June 2023 We're headed to Ontario this month on the podcast to fish with Captain Paul Powis of . Paul talks about targeting Lake Erie walleye from the north shore of the lake...the Canadian side. He describes his tactics for trolling cranbaits off OR 12 boards and how he runs crawlers off those boards behind Off Shore tadpoles and guppy weights. The lifelong angler also describes his approach to dealing with clients on his boat and why fishing should be fun....not a job. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/27007116

May 2023 05/04/2023

May 2023 We're talking with a Lake Erie charter captain and tournament angler this time on the podcast. Ohio angler Bobby Greene of charters recently won the Lake Erie Walleye Trail tourney out of Sandusky. He talks about his strategy for taking first place in that event and why he had to run forty miles to find his fish. He also describes the difference between tournament angling and charter fishing, use of electronics to find fish and the importance of current and boat control. Bobby also tells us why he believes there's "nothing normal in fishing". /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/26743860

April 2023 04/06/2023

April 2023 It's a lesson in springtime trolling for walleye this month on the Podcast. is tournament veteran and avid big water trolling expert. He talks about the importance of water temperature and clarity for early season anglers. David also describes his preferred baits and trolling speeds for cold water walleye. The tournament pro then talks about his planer board management strategy. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/26466786

March 2023 03/02/2023

March 2023 We're getting ready for springtime action this month on the Podcast. is a fishing guide and tournament pro from Wisconsin. He's also a long time Off Shore Pro Staffer and an expert at trolling for walleye, trout and salmon. Chad talks about the role of technology in fishing today, hiring a guide to explore new water and why anglers shouldn't give up on their old baits. He also explains his technique for rigging and running Off Shore OR12 boards for walleye. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/26103444

February 2023 02/02/2023

February 2023 We're headed south to Kentucky this month on the podcast to talk with . Tyler describes the world class crappie fishing on Lake Cumberland and how he trolls for those trophy fish using the Off Shore Awesome Crappie boards. Logdson also talks about the striper and walleye fishing on his local lakes...and why he makes the drive to Lake Erie several times a year. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/25810383

January 2023 01/05/2023

January 2023 Wintertime trolling for walleye on Saginaw Bay and the Saginaw River is the topic this month with Captain Mark Pieniozek of . Mark talks about the differences between big water fish and those in the river. He describes his setup, speed, baits, board configuration and more. Pieniozek then goes on to describe why he runs Tattle Flags on his OR-12 boards...even for big fish. He also has great advice on where to find fish in the river, and why trolling can be more effective on big fish than traditional jigging tactics. /episode/index/show/offshoretacklepodcast/id/25513146

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