This month, a conversation with Off Shore Pro Staffer and tournament tested angler....David Kolb.

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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.

This month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast we're talking with the Godfather of depth control, Mark Romanack of Fishing 411 TV.

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.

We're talking with Paul Alpers of the National Crappie League this month on the Off Shore Tackle 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.

There's a wide range of topics this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast as we talk with Jason Graham of Send It Charters and Linwood Beach Marina.

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.

We kick off the new year on the Off Shore Tackle podcast talking with "Crappie Dan", 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.

We wrap up the year talking about trolling in cold water with John Bergsma of the Great Lakes Fisherman's Digest TV Show.  

John is a former tournament pro and long time Off Shore Tackle 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.

We wrap up our three part conversation with the man who started Off Shore Tackle...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.

We're talking with Pro Staffer Craig Sleeman this time on the Off Shore 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".

Lake Ontario is the destination this time on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast as we talk with Rick Hajecki of Crazy Yankee Sportfishing.

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.

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.