It's a very special edition of the Off Shore Tackle 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.

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".