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 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.