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 talks about his wildlife art and the process of getting his Charter Captain's license.

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 prefers to troll.

Miller trolls the Detroit River but says the tactic will work on other rivers as well.

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.

It's part two of our conversation with the "Chairman of the Boards", Bruce Deshano on this edition of the Off Shore Tackle 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.

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.

We're heading to Alabama this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast with Off Shore's Nick DeShano. 

Nick talks about trolling for giant catfish on Wheeler Lake while fishing in a catfish tournament.

He describes using their SST Pro Mag boards with live bait to target those monster cats.

DeShano also talks about the culture of catfishing and why some northern anglers don't give those fish the respect they deserve.

The conversation wraps up with NIck's thoughts on the evolution of Off Shore and where the company is headed.

We're talking with "Chairman of the Boards" and Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame member Bruce DeShano this time on the Off Shore Podcast.

Bruce tells the story of how he started Off Shore Tackle with just one downrigger release and why the company has grown into the "Leader in Trolling Technology".

He reminisces about  the early days of salmon fishing, the transition to walleye tackle and development of new fisheries like catfish and crappie.

DeShano also talks about the most important product ever produced by Off Shore and hints at some new products to come.

Big, Tennessee stripers are the topic this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast as we talk with Richard James of James Gang Trophy Fish Guide Service.

Richard describes how he uses live bait with Off Shore's OR 12 boards to target stripers and hard fighting hybrids.

He also explains why chasing big fish on his home water of Percy Priest Lake is a lot like targeting trophy whitetail bucks.

We're headed to southern Lake Michigan and the port of St. Joe this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast.

Captain Mike Boyd of Coldwater Charters 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.

This month we're talking with the cohost of one of the most popular TV fishing shows today....Jake Romanack of Fishing 411.

Jake describes what it was like to grow up in a famous fishing family and their long time friendship with Off Shore and the DeShano family.

He talks about the 16th season of the TV show, including a special 200th episode.

Romanack then offers some fishing tips and has advice on how to get the most from Off Shore's versatile OR 12 planer board.

We're talking wintertime steelhead this month on the Off Shore Podcast with Jerry Link of Originator Charters.

Jerry runs a year round guiding business out of St. Joe, in the southwest corner of lower Michigan.

Hi fishing for salmon and trout on the big lake during the summer months and chases steelhead in the St. Joe River during the wintertime.

Jerry describes how he targets those hard fighting fish, including the use of Off Shore OR 38 mini boards to reach more fish.

We're going inside the world of crappie tournaments this time on the Off Shore podcast with the husband and wife team of Mike and Leanne Six.

Mike describes how he made the transition from walleye angler to crappie fanatic...and how his wife Leanne became his best fishing partner.

The Ohio couple talk about how they troll for big crappie...including extremely shallow fish using Off Shore's OR 38 Awesome Crappie boards.

They also discuss the growth of crappie fishing, why trolling is so productive and how electronics can help catch more fish.

All that and much more, this time on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast.

We're talking with National Walleye Tour Angler of the Year, Drake Herd, on this edition of the Off Shore podcast.

Drake talks about the tournament season and what led up to his AOY title.

He describes how casting jigs and glide baits was a key to his success.  Herd also credits LIve Scope technology as a big factor as well.

The MInnesota angler also talks about the business side of tournament angling....including his relationship with Off Shore and how his lure making company keeps him on the cutting edge of the angling world.

Big, fall Lake Erie walleye are the topic this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast as we talk with Daryl Wood of Hi Tech Custom Painted Baits. 

Daryl is a lifelong Lake Erie walleye angler who says this is the best time of year to target trophy fish.

He also talks about how the fishery has changed and why knowledge of that evolution is a key to success.

The angler then describes why demand is growing for his custom painted baits.

We're talking with tournament angler, charter captain and professional walleye angler Randy Gaines this time on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast.

Randy recently won the H2H tourney on Lake McConaughy in Nebraska.

The veteran angler talks about the change in philosophy from tradition tourneys vs. the Head to Head events.

He also describes how he won the contest by trolling single strand wire with small crankbaits behind Off Shore OR 12 boards.

Randy explains why he stayed onshore during one day of prefishing, his transition from bass fishing and why the Off Shore EZ Crankbait Tuner is critical for catching more fish.

Giant catfish are the topic this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast.

Alex Nagy is a hard core cat man and owner of the Twisted Cat Outdoors tournament circuit.

Alex describes how he made the transition from recreational boater to catfish angler...and why those big fish are so addicting.

He also talks about old stereotypes of catfishermen and how tournaments are helping to change those perceptions.

Nagy goes on to describe the structure of those Twisted Cat events, trolling for catfish and the use of walleye tactics for cats.

Alex explains his set up, including Off Shore SST Pro Mag boards, and how a big fish can take even those big boards underwater in a heartbeat. 

We're talking with Lance Valentine of Teachin Fishin this time on the Off Shore Podcast. 

The charter captain and fishing educator covers a wide range of topics including the crazy weather this season, his move to smaller baits for trolling and how he runs crankbaits on leadcore.

The conversation then centers on the importance of tuning your baits and how the Off Shore EZ  Crankbait Tuner can make that job easier.

We're talking with the man behind the "Troller's Bible" and Precision Trolling app this time on the Off Shore Podcast.

Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 has been an Off Shore Pro Staffer almost since the beginning of the company and he's been intimately involved in product development and testing.

Mark talks about the finer points of trolling...including lead length, lure depth and speed.

The veteran angler also discusses the "50 Plus Two" method of depth control, the importance of calibrating trolling reels and whether rattles can make a difference in your catch rate.

It's a very interesting conversation this month with one of the best trollers on the water.

We're talking with the man at the helm of Off Shore Tackle....Nick DeShano.

Nick talks about the effects of the covid pandemic on the company and how they're working hard to keep up with demand for their products.

He also describes the early days of Off Shore and how the company has grown over the years.

Nick also points out the importance of working with quality people why his company has a reputation as the "Leaders in Trolling Technology".

We're catfishing this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast with Alex Nagy of Twisted Cat Outdoors.

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.

We're talking with the youngest angler ever to win a National Walleye Tour event this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast.

Dylan Nussbaum captured first place on Devil's Lake back in 2018 and he's been pushing hard ever since.

As we record this podcast, Dylan is pre fishing on the Detroit River, so we talk about jigging and handlining that trophy fishery.

The young tournament angler also discusses trolling shallow water with Off Shore OR 12 boards and the use of lead core to reach deep water walleye.

We're heading to Lake Ontario this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast.

Rick Hajecki of Crazy Yankee Sportfishing talks about that world class fishery from a charter perspective...and as a tournament angler.

He has great advice for early season, skinny water browns as well as summertime giant king salmon.

The lifelong angler talks about using Off Shore's OR 12 inline boards, the difference between lead, copper and steel line....and much more.

We're talking Saginaw Bay walleye this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast with Captain Mark Pieniozek.

Mark explains the evolution of that fishery and the tactics used by anglers over the years.

The lifelong Saginaw Bay angler also talks about his first experience with walleye, and how these days he uses OR 12 boards with tadpoles to run spoons....even in shallow water weedbeds.

He also has great advice on keeping your baits running effectively by using the EZ Crankbait Tuner.

The conversation also includes Mark's thoughts on the west side of Saginaw Bay vs the east side and how those fisheries compare to the outer bay.

It's a lesson in trolling for Saginaw Bay walleye this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast.

We're talking about kids and fishing this time on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast with Greg Karch of Learn 2 Fish With Us.

Greg is a former tournament angler and fishing guide who has turned his efforts towards education.

Karch has details of his program, how they use in-person classes and You Tube to reach young anglers and their families.

He also talks about the challenges of doing business in the age of Covid, and outlines a couple of their events coming up.

An interesting conversation this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast with Lance Valentine of Walleye 101 and Teachin Fishin.

Lance talks about his journey in the fishing industry and why he partnered with Off Shore early in his career.

He also discusses the "8 Step Process" for catching more fish, the difference between tournament fishing and charter fishing, the role of a pro staffer...and much more.

It's a "twofer" this month on the Off Shore Podcast as we talk big, Lake Erie walleye with two Off Shore Pro Staffers.

First, Matt Leben talks about the big "Fall Brawl" derby the attracts more than 12,000 anglers to Erie.

Matt talks about taking advantage of the current while trolling in the fall and how shore anglers can get access to big fish this time of year.

Then Offshore's newest Pro Staffer, Mike Mochan, joins the podcast.

Mike talks about the importance of staggering your baits for big, fall walleye.

Then he describes his technique for catching bonus Lake Erie steelhead.

Lots of great information this time on the Off Shore Podcast.

This month we find out how Off Shore Pro Staffer Pete Schaefer won the NWT Tournament in Sault St. Marie, Michigan.

Pete says he ran more than 80 miles from the St. Marys River down to northern Lake Huron to find the winning fish.  He says water color was a big factor.

Pete also talks about the key points in being  successful on the tournament trail as well as fall walleye fishing tips for Saginaw Bay and Lake Erie.

The Michigan angler also describes his relationship with Off Shore and why he likes working with that family owned company.

Fall salmon fishing tips this time on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast with Wisconsin Angler Russ Gahagan.

Russell is a tournament angler and charter captain with a lifetime of experience on the water.  He's also owner of The Reel Shot tackle shop that specializes in high end salmon gear and equipment.

He talks about the difference between tournaments and charter fishing, why little things can make a big difference in your catch and why fall is a great time to hit the big water.

All that and much more, this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast.

It's a lesson in the finer points of nightcrawlers and spinners this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast as we talk with walleye touring pro Korey Sprengel.

Korey recently won a National Walleye Tour event on Green Bay trolling crawler harnesses and guppy weights with Off Shore OR 12 boards and Tattle Flags.

He talks about that win, and how he was able to fine tune his presentation to take advantage of the current and find big fish.

Korey also talks about salmon fishing Lake Michigan off the Wisconsin coast and he looks ahead to a walleye tourney in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Trolling for crappies is the topic this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast as we talk with Doug Wynn.

Doug is a fishing guide and tournament angler who owns the Crappie-Gills-n-More guide service in Kentucky.

Doug talks about trolling crank baits through timber for big crappies...and why you have to be prepared to lose a few baits along the way.

He also describes how to set up your OR-12 boards for light biting fish, why tournaments are different than fishing with clients and why big baits really do catch big fish.

All that and much more, this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast.

It's a look back at the history of the Lake Huron fishery this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast as we talk with Ed Retherford of Trout Scout Charters.

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.

Walleye charter captain and tournament angler Ethan Wright is our guest this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast.

Ethan is pre fishing for a Masters Walleye Circuit tournament on Lake Erie and he talks about the strategy for finding those big 8-10 pound fish needed to win the contest.

He also has great advice for trolling small inland lakes for walleye and where to find mid summer fish on Saginaw Bay. 

Ethan then describes how to use the Off Shore Awesome Crappie mini boards for walleye and when to use a snap weight in front of your crank baits.

We're talking with Green Bay fishing guide Bob Claus of Finfanatic Charters this time on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast.

Bob talks about his recent experience in the Head 2 Head tournaments.

He also describes why electronics are so important for todays anglers, what it takes to be a successful fishing guide, his relationship with Off Shore....and much more.

It's an interesting conversation with a top not professional, this time on the 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-12 board by testing the prototypes in a swimming pool.

Then he has great advice on finding fish and making the most of your time on the water.

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 in that group.  Nick says catfish are an extremely popular gamefish in the south, and that northern anglers are missing out on some great action.

The conversation wraps up with a look at improvements on the popular OR-12, and great advice on how to use tadpoles, snap weights and the SST Pro Mag boards.