This month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast, a conversation with one of the biggest names in the walleye world...Keith Kavajecz.

Keith talks about the "Mississippi River Challenge, a twelve day trip down the Mississippi in a 19 foot fishing boat.

He describes the preparation and planning, logistics of the adventure and why he wouldn't do it again.

Keith also talks about saltwater fishing, forward facing sonar....and why most anglers will never give up trolling.

This month on the Off Shore Tackle podcast, a conversation with walleye tournament angler Tyler Berthold.

Tyler and his crew recently won the LEWT stop out of Erie, PA while trolling Off Shore boards in 70 feet of water.

Berthold describes targeting those fish on structure and working through a large number of walleye to find the tournament winning fish.

He also gives his thoughts on lead core vs steel or copper line, the "dual spring" set up for Tattle Flags and the decision whether to cast or troll.

The discussion wraps up with Tyler describing a fifteen pound fish that won a recent Fall Brawl Lake Erie event.

We're headed to Ontario this month on the Off Shore Tackle Podcast to talk with Captain Dave Boon of "Copper Blues Fishing".

Dave talks about the excellent multi species fishery on the east side of Lake Huron.

He has advice on targeting kings, lakers, steelhead and walleye using Off Shore gear to take his baits to different depths and temperatures.

The former police officer also explains the meaning of "Copper Blue" and talks about how he partnered with Off Shore.

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.