Off Shore Tackle Podcast

We're kicking off the new year with Pat Ney of the National Professional Anglers Association. Pat talks about the benefits of membership in that group and the role Bruce DeShano and Off Shore Tackle 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".

We're wrapping up another great year of Off Shore Tackle 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 Off Shore Release.      

It'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.

We're headed to Lake Erie this month to talk about giant fall walleye with Jason Fischer of the Lake Erie Walleye Trail and the Lake Erie Fall Brawl. 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 Off Shore Tackle play in the promotion of fishing tournaments.

We're getting ready for fall trolling this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast as we talked with Lance Valentine from Teachin Fishin. 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.    

We're heading to Lake Erie this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast to fish with Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 TV 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.  

We're headed to Wisconsin on this edition of the Off Shore Tackle podcast to talk with Jesse Quale of Green Water Walleye 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.

We're headed to Ontario this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast to fish with Captain Paul Powis of J&P Fishing Charters. 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.

We're talking with a Lake Erie charter captain and tournament angler this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast. Ohio angler Bobby Greene of Meals on Reelz 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".

It's a lesson in springtime trolling for walleye this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast. David Kolb 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.  

We're getting ready for springtime action this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast. Chad Burns 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.

We're headed south to Kentucky this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast to talk with Tyler Logdson. 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.    

Wintertime trolling for walleye on Saginaw Bay and the Saginaw River is the topic this month with Captain Mark Pieniozek of Reel Fishn. 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 Off Shore 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.  

We head to Lake Erie this time on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast to fish for big walleye after dark with Darryl Wood. Darryl is a former tournament angler and a master custom crankbait painter who specializes in trolling after dark. He has great advice on how to set up Off Shore OR 12 boards and tattle flags, the best baits for night time fish, cold water trolling speeds and much more. Darryl also talks about the safety aspects of late fall fishing at night and describes why this could be your best chance at a double digit fish.      

We're talking with the man at the helm of Off Shore Tackle....Nick DeShano. Nick talks about his upcoming trip to Lake Erie for trophy fall walleye.  He describes how to catch those fish using Off Shore's OR 12 in line planers and crankbaits. DeShano also explains the appeal of  Erie's "Fall Brawl" and walleye tournaments in general...saying those events are good for the business of walleye angling and also weekend anglers as well. Nick then hints at a couple of new products in the works at Off Shore and says he's excited for the upcoming fishing show season.  

We're talking with MWC World Walleye Championship winner Jerry Fox Jr. on this edition of the Off Shore Tackle podcast. Jerry describes how he won the event, the importance of fine tuning tattle flags and the role of lure color and action. He also talks about the mindset of tournament angling compared to a "fun" day on the water. The converation wraps up with Jerry's thoughts on why he loves the competition of the tournament trail and how walleye fishing has evolved over the years.

We're headed to southern Lake Michigan to fish with Captain Jerry Link of Originator Charters on this month's Off Shore Tackle Podcast. Jerry talks about late season salmon and trout fishing off St. Joe. He says the crowds are down this time of year, but the fish are still there in good number. Link has great advice on targeting those fish right on through the fall. He also describes his technique for running Off Shore OR 12 boards and the bigger SST Pro Mag boards.    

It's a lesson in pulling for crappies with country music singer and Off Shore Pro Staffer Garrett Steele this time on the podcast. Garrett talks about how he got into the world of crappie tournaments and why trolling with Off Shore boards and tadpoles is such an effective technique. He compares  trolling to the traditional spider rigging tactic and explains how to use the OR 12's and smaller OR 38 mini boards to target slab fish.      

Mid summer walleye fishing on Lake Erie this time on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast. Off Shore Pro Staffer Mathew Leben joins host Mike Avery to talk about how weather affect fishing this time of year. They also discuss the "perfect" OR 12  configuration, how far to run your boards out to the side, the art of netting fish....and much more. The conversation wraps up with Matt's thoughts on current on the big water and why many anglers overlook that factor when trollling.

Lake St. Clair walleye and more....that's the topic this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast. Rob Barnes is a board member of the Lake St. Clair Walleye Association and owner of Barnstormer Sportfishing Charters. He talks about the diverse fishery on the lake, especially the world class walleye action there. Rob describes how the use of Off Shore OR 12 boards and guppy weights can be a deadly combination for weed oriented fish. He also has great tips for using the EZ Crankbait Tuner.