We're talking with "Crappie Dan", Dan Dannenmueller on this edition of the Off Shore Tackle podcast.

Dan describes his passion for the hard fighting panfish, the types of crappies and the difference between "pushing" and "pulling".

He also talks about when to use the OR12 boards, the OR 38 mini boards and the popular Tadpole diving weight.

It's an interesting conversation with a man hooked on trolling for crappies.

We're talking with a 25 year tournament veteran and winner of the most recent Michigan Walleye Tour event...Wayne Van Dyke on this edition of the Off Shore Tackle Podcast.

Wayne talks about how he captured the win on Saginaw Bay during a one day event, cut short by the weather.

He says his coaching background is helpful on the tournament trail and helps satisfy his need for competition.

The long time Off Shore Pro Staffer describes targeting walleye in 35 feet of water using snap weights to get his baits down to the fish. He also has great advice on using forward facing sonar while trolling, fishing in clear water...and planer board management techniques.

A great conversation this month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast with the man who's name is synonymous with trolling...Mark Romanack of Precision Trolling and Fishing 411 TV.

Mark talks about his early days with the DeShano family and long time partnership with Off Shore.

Romanack describes his role in the company's product development, including the popular OR 12 inline planer board.

The conversation then turns to the finer points of trolling including lead length, speed and crankbait tuning.

The popular professional angler also talks about the Fishing 411 TV show and twenty seasons of programming.

The ice is gone and we're ready to hit the water this time on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast!

Wisconsin Captain Bob Claus of Finfanatic Charters joins the conversation to talk about ice out trolling for brown trout and walleye.

He describes how warm water can be the key in finding fish this time of year, and how to target them in shallow water.

The long time angler and Off Shore Pro Staffer also has great advice on rigging a new boat and also trolling at night.

We've got a bad case of spring fever this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast so we look forward to open water with Michigan angler Roy Miller.

Roy is an expert in targeting river walleye while trolling and says anglers should add the technique to their springtime arsenal.

Miller talks about his set up for river trolling, including Off Shore OR 12 boards and PWC crankbaits.

He describes where to find fish, what direction to troll and why speed is important.

He also talks about the need to respect fellow anglers on crowded river systems.

We're kicking off the new year this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast with long time pro staffer Lance Valentine of The Walleye Zone.

Lance talks about his relationship with Off Shore and why he depends on their products.

He also talks about his role as a charter captain, content creator and fishing educator and why the fishing show season is a big part of that job.

Valentine also previews the upcoming Detroit River walleye fishery and why trolling could soon become a bigger part of that program.

Late fall walleye action on the Bay of Quinte with Greg Amiel of Fishing 4 Tails Charters on this edition of the Off Shore Tackle Podcast.

The long time Ontario fishing guide talks about fall walleye and summertime king salmon trolling.

He explains how he made the decision to become a full time Charter Captain and why he loves to fish, spending more than two hundred days a year on the water.

Greg describes his program for trophy Quinte walleye and why he had to cut the season short this year.

We're targeting big, cold water walleye this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast.

Nicholas Zart is a Lake Erie Charter Captain and tournament angler who loves wintertime trolling.

He talks about his long time love of Lake Erie and how that fishery has changed, the differences between chartering and tournaments and why he loves to teach anglers how to catch walleye.

Zart also describes his scouting techniques for finding big fish and why he partners with Off Shore.

We're headed to Lake Erie this time on the Off Shore Tackle podcast to talk with Jason Fischer of the Fall Brawl and Lake Erie Walleye Trail.

Jason talks about the tremendous fall fishing on Erie and how it attracts more than 10,000 anglers to the annual fishing tournament.

He compares the "Brawl" to the Lake Erie Walleye Trail and explains why anybody can win the half million dollars in prizes.

Fischer also says he expects the Brawl to be won by a trolling angler again this year and talks about the role of sponsors like Off Shore Tackle in the success of the multi week event.

This month, the man in charge at Off Shore Tackle, Nick DeShano.

Nick talks about the early days of the company, his role in the evolution of Off Shore and where the Michigan based company is today.

DeShano describes his family's passion for hunting and fishing, and why it's important to keep production of their products here in the US.

He also talks about the appeal of trolling and why he believes it will always be a popular technique for many anglers.